There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dirleton by train, bus, rideshare, car, taxi, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Leven - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to North Berwicktrain Edinburgh - North Berwick / ...
1h 53m£22–34Line 909 bus, line 124 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal to Princes Streetbus 909 / ...
- Take the bus from Princes Street to Castlebus 124 / ...
2h£5–8Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Dirleton30.9 mi
37 minDrive 30.9 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dirletoncar 30.9 mi
37 min£8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dirletontaxi 30.9 mi
37 min£65–80Tram, line 124 bus
- Take the tram from Edinburgh Airport to Picardy Placetram T50
- Take the bus from Waterloo Place to Castlebus X5 / ...
2h 9m£12–14Line 100 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Terminal to Princes Streetbus 100
- Take the bus from Frederick Street to Castlebus X5
2h 9m£6–7
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dirleton by tram, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dirleton is to line 909 bus and line 124 bus which costs £5 - £8 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dirleton is to drive which takes 37 min and costs £7 - £11.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dirleton. However, there are services departing from Terminal and arriving at Castle via Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dirleton. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport and arriving at North Berwick via Edinburgh Gateway and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Dirleton is 31 miles. The road distance is 31.1 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dirleton without a car is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs £21 - £35.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dirleton, including transfers.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dirleton bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Terminal station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dirleton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Gateway station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dirleton is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs £21 - £35. Alternatively, you can line 909 bus and line 124 bus, which costs £5 - £8 and takes 2h.
What companies run services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland and Dirleton, Scotland?
You can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Airport to Castle via Edinburgh Gateway, Edinburgh Gateway, Edinburgh Waverley, North Berwick, and St Baldred's Church in around 1h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal to Castle via Princes Street in around 2h.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Gateway to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to North Berwick
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0131 338 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- edinburghtrams.com
Tram from Edinburgh Airport to Picardy Place
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10
- Website
- https://edinburghtrams.com/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Terminal to Princes Street
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £1–3
- [email protected]
- Website
- lothianbuses.com
Bus from Princes Street to Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–5
- Website
- https://www.lothianbuses.com/our-services/east-coast-buses/
Bus from Waterloo Place to Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.lothianbuses.com/our-services/east-coast-buses/
Bus from Frederick Street to Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–5
- Website
- https://www.lothianbuses.com/our-services/east-coast-buses/
- Phone
- +44 131 555 6363
- Website
- lothianbuses.com
Bus from Terminal to Princes Street
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.lothianbuses.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Dirleton
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- £65–80
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dirleton bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Princes Street station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dirleton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dirleton is 31 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dirleton.
There are 865+ hotels available in Dirleton.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Dirleton. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



















