Travel from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh city centre
taxis are a popular option for getting from the airport
Edinburgh Airport lies 8 miles (12 km) west of the city centre and is easy to reach thanks to reliable and frequent bus services. A range of taxi services and car hire options using major companies are also available.
By Bus
The Airlink 100 express bus service operates a 24-hour shuttle service between Edinburgh Airport and Waverley Bridge (near Princes Street and the main rail and bus stations), with designated stops en route. The service is frequent - every 10 minutes at peak times – with a journey time of about 25 minutes. Adult tickets cost £3.50 single and £6 return.
Details of the Airlink 100 and other Edinburgh Airport bus services
By Taxi
Offical airport taxis, pre-booked private hire taxis and city black cabs are all available, each with separate ranks.
Many taxis are wheelchair-accessible and the journey time is around 25 minutes (although this may be longer during rush hours).
Details of taxi-collection points at Edinburgh Airport and pre-booking options
Car hire and driving
Vehicles can be hired from all major companies at Edinburgh Airport’s new car rental facility close to the main terminal building.
For satellite navigation systems, the postcode to use for the airport is EH12 9DN.
Details of passenger drop off, pick up and car parking facilities at Edinburgh Airport
Train and Tram
At present, there is no direct rail access between central Edinburgh and the airport.
A high-quality, modern and efficient tram network is currently being built for Edinburgh and is scheduled to be running from the airport to the city centre from 2014.
The Edinburgh Trams website gives up-to-date information on the current progress of the project.
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Edinburgh and the Lothians sits on the eastern side of Scotland's central belt, in the heart of the country.
