There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Square by bus, tram, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Air
1h 12m£7–15Tram, train
- Take the tram from Edinburgh Airport to Haymarkettram T50
- Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
1h 26m£18–50Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to George Square39.3 mi
43 minDrive 39.3 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Squarecar 39.3 mi
43 min£10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Squaretaxi 39.3 mi
43 min£130–160
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Square by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Square is to bus which costs £7 - £15 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Square is to drive which takes 43 min and costs £9 - £14.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Square. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport and arriving at Glasgow Queen Street via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and George Square is 41 miles. The road distance is 39.5 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Square without a car is to bus which takes 1h 12m and costs £7 - £15.
The bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station takes 1h 2m including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Square bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Terminal station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Square train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Edinburgh Airport station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Square bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
What companies run services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland and George Square, Glasgow City, Scotland?
Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £7–15 and the journey takes 1h 2m.
- Phone
- 0131 338 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- edinburghtrams.com
Tram from Edinburgh Airport to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10
- Website
- https://edinburghtrams.com/
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- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0800 031 8542
- [email protected].
- Website
- lumo.co.uk
Train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–17
- Website
- https://www.lumo.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £7–15
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to George Square
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- £130–160
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Square train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Square is 40 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Square.
Book your Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Square bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 1563+ hotels available in George Square.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and George Square. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.