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How to get fromEdinburgh Airport (EDI) to East Lothianby bus, rideshare, car, taxi, or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to East Lothian by bus, rideshare, car, taxi, or tram

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Terminal to Shandwick Placebus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Market Streetbus bus X7 / ...
    1h 22m
    £4–8

  2. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to East Lothianrideshare rideshare 30 mi
    38 min

  3. Drive 30 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to East Lothiancar car 30 mi
    38 min
    £8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to East Lothiantaxi taxi 30 mi
    38 min
    £65–80

  5. Tram, bus

    1. Take the tram from Edinburgh Airport to Haymarkettram tram T50
    2. Take the bus from West Maitland Street to Station Roadbus bus X7 / ...
    1h 26m
    £12–14

  6. Bus via Slateford Farm RE

    1. Take the bus from Terminal to Shandwick Placebus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Market Streetbus bus X7 / ...
    1h 56m
    £6–11

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to East Lothian by bus

Calendar716Weekly Buses
Duration1h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 25.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Terminal to Market Street via Shandwick Place in around 1h 22m.

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