The average bus between Cowgate and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) takes 5h 34m and the fastest bus takes 4h 13m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cowgate to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Cowgate and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). The earliest departure is at 2:30 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Cowgate is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Airport (EDI) at 7:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket John Dobson Street and take an average of 5h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cowgate to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cowgate to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Cowgate station and arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI) station via Edinburgh, Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
Cowgate to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by Stagecoach North East, depart from John Dobson Street station.
Cowgate to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by Stagecoach North East, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
The distance between Cowgate and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 151.3 km. The road distance is 185 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £12–22 and the journey takes 2h 35m.