There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Edinburgh Waverley by tram, train, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh Gatewaytram T50
- Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Leven - Edinburgh / ...
28 min£12–14Line 909 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 978 / ...
38 min£1–3Line 100 bus
- Take the bus from Terminal to Waverley Bridgebus 100
31 min£3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Edinburgh Waverleytaxi 8.2 mi
20 min£55–70Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Edinburgh Waverley8.2 mi
20 min£30–40Drive 8.2 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Edinburgh Waverleycar 8.2 mi
20 min£2–3Line 100 bus via Hanover Street
- Take the bus from Terminal to Hanover Streetbus 100
35 min£3Tram
- Take the tram from Edinburgh Airport to St Andrew Squaretram T50 / ...
40 min£10
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Edinburgh Waverley is to line 909 bus which costs £1 - £3 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Edinburgh Waverley is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs £55 - £70.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal and arriving at Waverley Bridge. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Airport and arriving at St Andrew Square. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Edinburgh Waverley is 7 miles. The road distance is 8.2 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Edinburgh Waverley without a car is to tram and train which takes 28 min and costs £11 - £15.
It takes approximately 28 min to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Edinburgh Waverley, including transfers.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Edinburgh Waverley bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Terminal station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Edinburgh Waverley train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Edinburgh Airport station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Edinburgh Waverley bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Waverley Bridge station.
What companies run services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland and Edinburgh Waverley, Scotland?
Lothian operates a bus from Terminal to Waverley Bridge every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from Edinburgh Airport to St Andrew Square every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £6–10 and the journey takes 35 min.
- Phone
- 0131 338 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- Edinburgh Trams
Tram from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh Gateway
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10
- Website
- Edinburgh Trams
Tram from Edinburgh Airport to St Andrew Square
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Edinburgh Trams
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- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Gateway to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 131 555 6363
- Website
- Lothian
Bus from Terminal to Waverley Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Lothian
Bus from Terminal to Hanover Street
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Lothian
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Terminal to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- £30–40
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Estimated price
- £55–70
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Edinburgh Waverley train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Edinburgh Gateway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Edinburgh Waverley is 8 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Edinburgh Waverley.
There are 3011+ hotels available in Edinburgh Waverley.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Edinburgh Waverley. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.