What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carrick Knowe?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carrick Knowe is to bus which costs £1 - £3 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carrick Knowe?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carrick Knowe is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Carrick Knowe?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Airport Hotel and arriving at Edinburgh Zoo. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Carrick Knowe?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Airport and arriving at Saughton. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carrick Knowe?

The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Carrick Knowe is 5 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carrick Knowe without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carrick Knowe without a car is to bus which takes 24 min and costs £1 - £3.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carrick Knowe?

The bus from Airport Hotel to Edinburgh Zoo takes 12 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carrick Knowe bus from?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carrick Knowe bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Airport Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carrick Knowe train from?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carrick Knowe train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Edinburgh Airport station.

Where does the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carrick Knowe bus arrive?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carrick Knowe bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Edinburgh Zoo station.

Where does the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carrick Knowe train arrive?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carrick Knowe train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Saughton station.

Where can I stay near Carrick Knowe?

There are 3030+ hotels available in Carrick Knowe.

Can I share a ride from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carrick Knowe?

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

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carrick Knowe - 5 ways to travel via bus, and tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carrick Knowe by bus, tram, taxi, rideshare, or foot

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1. Take the bus from Airport Hotel to Edinburgh Zoobus 100
24 min
£1–3
Tram
1. Take the tram from Edinburgh Airport to Saughtontram T50
25 min
£10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carrick Knowetaxi 4.6 mi
11 min
£30–45
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Carrick Knowerideshare 4.6 mi
11 min
£45–65
Walk
1. Take the foot from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carrick Knowewalk 4.9 mi
1h 34m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carrick Knowe by bus and foot

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Distance: 4.7 mi
Duration: 24 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland and Carrick Knowe, Scotland?

Lothian operates a bus from Airport Hotel to Edinburgh Zoo every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 12 min. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from Edinburgh Airport to Saughton every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £10 and the journey takes 17 min.

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