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How do I get from Edinburgh train station to the airport?
To get from Edinburgh Gateway to Edinburgh Airport, you can take a direct tram. Edinburgh Waverley tram station is only 2 minutes’ walk from the train station and the trams run every 7-10 minutes. A tram ticket costs £5.50 for a single (£3.00 for children ages 5-15) and the tram journey takes 7 minutes.
How long does it take to get from Edinburgh train station to Edinburgh Airport?
It takes approximately 23 min to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), including transfers.6 days ago.
Does the tram in Edinburgh go to the airport?
The Edinburgh tram route covers 14km from York Place in the city centre all the way to Edinburgh Airport. Connect with trains at Edinburgh Gateway, Edinburgh Park Station and Haymarket. Waverley Station is just a short walk from St Andrew Square.
How long does Edinburgh tram take to airport?
Trams are one of the easiest ways to get to and from the airport with fast and frequent services to Edinburgh city centre. Trams depart every 7 minutes, between 7am and 7pm, and every 15 minutes outwith these hours, with an end-to-end journey of just 30 minutes.
How much does a taxi cost from Edinburgh Airport to city Centre?
From Edinburgh Airport, a cab to the city centre takes about 20 minutes and costs about £20. Airlink runs a shuttle to Waverley Steps that takes 30 minutes and costs £3.50 one-way or £6.00 return.
How long does the tram take from Edinburgh Airport to Haymarket?
Alternatively, Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from Edinburgh Airport to Haymarket every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £1 – £6 and the journey takes 26 min.
How far is Edinburgh gateway from airport?
The distance between Edinburgh Gateway and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 2 miles.6 days ago.
Is Ingliston Park and Ride free?
Conveniently located just off the A8 Airport Junction on Eastfield Road, Newbridge, EH28 8LS, Ingliston Park & Ride offers free car parking with over 1085 spaces available. Open seven days a week (no overnight parking). Tram tickets can be purchased from the ticket machine at the tram stop.
How much is the bus from Edinburgh Airport to city Centre?
The Airlink bus (service 100) runs between the airport and the city centre, reaching Waverley Bridge railway station in 25 minutes. A single adult ticket costs £ 4.50 ( US$ 5.90) and an open return is £ 7.50 ( US$ 9.80). A child ticket is £ 2 ( US$ 2.60) for a single and £ 3 ( US$ 3.90) for a return.
Is Edinburgh tram 24 hours?
Trams run from every 7 minutes throughout the daytime, 7 days a week. In the early morning and during the evenings trams run from every 10 minutes.
Can you use a day ticket on Edinburgh Trams?
Can I use my DAYticket on trams? DAYtickets, DAY&NIGHTtickets and Family DAYtickets can be used on Edinburgh Trams, between York Place and Ingliston Park & Ride only, as well as Lothian Buses day services. A Network DAYticket is valid for travel to or from Edinburgh Airport.
How long does the tram take from Ingliston to Edinburgh?
Alternatively, Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from Ingliston Park & Ride to West End – Princes Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £1 – £6 and the journey takes 26 min.
How early should I get to Edinburgh Airport?
We still recommend that passengers arrive at the airport two hours prior to their flight but please check with your airline’s advice as well. And if you aren’t travelling then we ask that you don’t come into the terminal.
Why did the Edinburgh tram project failure?
A 2011 review by Audit Scotland ruled the tram project had been undermined by poor planning, cost underestimates, contract disputes and a lack of clear leadership by the council.
How much did the tram project cost?
The inquiry is investigating why the cost of the tram project increased from an £375m to around £1 billion and was completed years late in 2014 after an acrimonious dispute between its builders and a city council company leading the project.
Is Uber cheaper than a taxi in Edinburgh?
Re: Uber in Edinburgh? Metered rates apply. Uber is also NOT always cheaper than a taxi or private hire, because of its surge pricing Uber can be more expensive (at New Year there are reports of Uber charging double the already-double-tariff minicab rates).
How do I get to Edinburgh from the airport?
You can travel from the airport easily, by using the Airlink 100 Express Bus, the most direct route to the city centre, terminating at Waverley Bridge. Your journey will take about 25 minutes, as it is an express route, only stopping at limited locations, including Princes Street and Haymarket.
Does Uber go to Edinburgh Airport?
Uber is available at Edinburgh Airport, so you can enjoy a convenient and comfortable trip to wherever you need to go.
How do I get from Haymarket to Edinburgh Airport?
Lothian Buses operates a bus from Haymarket Station to Edinburgh Airport, Airport every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £1 – £5 and the journey takes 22 min. Scottish Citylink also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from Haymarket to Edinburgh Airport every 10 minutes.
Do Edinburgh Trams run to Leith?
Trams to Newhaven will add 4.69 kilometres/2.91 miles of track in both directions, connecting Leith and Newhaven to the current end of the Edinburgh tram line at York Place with eight new stops (see route map below).
What time does the tram start in Edinburgh?
Timetable. The first tram leaves the city centre at 5.30am every day, and the first departing from the airport leaves at 6.15am. You can catch the tram every ten minutes before 7am, every seven minutes between 7am and 7pm, and every ten minutes again after 7pm.
