There are 5 ways to get from Craigleith to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by bus, tram, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Drylaw Avenue to Airport Hotelbus 17
24 min£1–3Tram
- Take the tram from Haymarket to Edinburgh Airporttram T50
26 min£10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Craigleith to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)taxi 7 mi
14 min£45–60Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Craigleith to Edinburgh-EDI7 mi
14 min£30–40Drive 7 mi
- Drive from Craigleith to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)car 7 mi
14 min£2–3
Craigleith to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Craigleith to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from Craigleith to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs £45 - £60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Drylaw Avenue and arriving at Airport Hotel. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Haymarket and arriving at Edinburgh Airport. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.
The distance between Craigleith and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 7 miles. The road distance is 7 miles.
The best way to get from Craigleith to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) without a car is to bus which takes 24 min and costs £1 - £3.
The bus from Drylaw Avenue to Airport Hotel takes 24 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Craigleith to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Drylaw Avenue station.
Craigleith to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Haymarket station.
Craigleith to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Airport Hotel station.
What companies run services between Craigleith, Edinburgh, Scotland and Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland?
Lothian operates a bus from Drylaw Avenue to Airport Hotel every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 24 min. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from Haymarket to Edinburgh Airport every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £10 and the journey takes 26 min.
- Phone
- 0131 338 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- edinburghtrams.com
Tram from Haymarket to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10
- Website
- https://edinburghtrams.com/
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- Phone
- +44 131 555 6363
- Website
- lothianbuses.com
Bus from Drylaw Avenue to Airport Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.lothianbuses.com/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Drylaw Avenue to Airport Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Craigleith to Edinburgh-EDI
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- £30–40
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Estimated price
- £45–60
Central Taxis Ltd
- Phone
- +44 131 229 2468
- Website
- taxis-edinburgh.co.uk
City Cabs Ltd
- Phone
- +44 131 228 1211
- Website
- citycabs.co.uk
Drymen Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1360 660077
ComCab Edinburgh
- Phone
- +44 131 272 8000
- Website
- comcab-edinburgh.co.uk
Central Taxis Edinburgh
- Phone
- +44 131 229 2468
- Website
- taxis-edinburgh.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Craigleith to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Edinburgh Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Craigleith to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 7 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Craigleith to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
There are 3100+ hotels available in Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Craigleith and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.