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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Craigleith is to bus which costs £1 - £3 and takes 16 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Craigleith is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs £45 - £60.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Airport Hotel and arriving at Ormidale Terrace. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Airport and arriving at Haymarket. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

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

The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Craigleith is 5 miles. The road distance is 6.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Craigleith without a car is to bus which takes 16 min and costs £1 - £3.

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

The bus from Airport Hotel to Ormidale Terrace takes 16 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

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

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

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

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

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Craigleith bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Ormidale Terrace station.

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

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Craigleith train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Craigleith?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Craigleith is 7 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Craigleith.

Where can I stay near Craigleith?

There are 3011+ hotels available in Craigleith.

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

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

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Craigleith - 5 ways to travel via bus, tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Craigleith by bus, tram, taxi, rideshare, or car

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1. Take the bus from Airport Hotel to Ormidale Terracebus 100
16 min
£1–3
Tram
1. Take the tram from Edinburgh Airport to Haymarkettram T50
25 min
£10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Craigleithtaxi 6.9 mi
14 min
£45–60
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Craigleithrideshare 6.9 mi
14 min
£30–40
Drive 6.9 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Craigleithcar 6.9 mi
14 min
£2–3

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Craigleith by bus

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Distance: 5.1 mi
Duration: 16 min

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

Lothian operates a bus from Airport Hotel to Ormidale Terrace every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 16 min. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from Edinburgh Airport to Haymarket every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £10 and the journey takes 25 min.

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