The average train between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Royal Mile takes 27 min and the fastest train takes 21 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Royal Mile. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 15 minutes between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Royal Mile. The earliest departure is at 8:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Royal Mile at 12:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Gateway and take an average of 27 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Royal Mile. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) station and arriving at Royal Mile station via Edinburgh Gateway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27 min.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Royal Mile train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Edinburgh Airport station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Royal Mile train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Royal Mile is 11.2 km. The road distance is 12 km.
Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from Edinburgh Airport to Picardy Place every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £10 and the journey takes 38 min.
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