What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Barnton Junction?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Barnton Junction is to line 17 bus which costs £3 and takes 33 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Barnton Junction?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Barnton Junction is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs £12 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Barnton Junction?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal and arriving at Drum Brae North. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Barnton Junction?

The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Barnton Junction is 5 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Barnton Junction without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Barnton Junction without a car is to line 17 bus which takes 33 min and costs £3.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Barnton Junction?

The line 17 bus from Terminal to Drum Brae North takes 16 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Barnton Junction bus from?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Barnton Junction bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Terminal station.

Where does the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Barnton Junction bus arrive?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Barnton Junction bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Drum Brae North station.

Where can I stay near Barnton Junction?

There are 3099+ hotels available in Barnton Junction.

Can I share a ride from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Barnton Junction?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Barnton Junction. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Barnton Junction - 7 ways to travel via line 17 bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Barnton Junction by bus, taxi, rideshare, foot, or tram

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Line 17 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal to Drum Brae Northbus 17
33 min
£3
Line 747 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal to Park & Ridebus 747 / ...
2. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Barnton Junctionbus X56 / ...
36 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Barnton Junctiontaxi 4.2 mi
8 min
£12–15
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Barnton Junctionrideshare 4.2 mi
8 min
£45–65
Walk
1. Take the walk from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Barnton Junctionwalk 4.8 mi
1h 32m
Tram, line 32 bus
1. Take the tram from Edinburgh Airport to Gyle Centretram T50
2. Take the bus from Gyle Roundabout to Barnton Grovebus 32
44 min
£12
Line 18 bus, line 32 bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal to Gyle Roundaboutbus 18
2. Take the bus from Gyle Roundabout to Barnton Grovebus 32
45 min
£5

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Distance: 5.4 mi
Duration: 33 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland and Barnton Junction, Scotland?

Lothian operates a bus from Terminal to Drum Brae North every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 16 min.

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