There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leith Central Station by tram, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Tram
best- Take the tram from Edinburgh Airport to Foot of the Walktram T50
47 min£10Drive 9.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leith Central Stationcar 9.1 mi
24 min£3–4Bus, line 25 bus
- Take the bus from Terminal to Shandwick Placebus 100
- Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Duke Streetbus 25
50 min£4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leith Central Stationtaxi 9.1 mi
24 min£60–75Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Leith Central Station9.1 mi
24 min£30–40
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leith Central Station by tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leith Central Station is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 24 min.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leith Central Station is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs £60 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leith Central Station. However, there are services departing from Terminal and arriving at Duke Street via Shandwick Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Airport and arriving at Foot of the Walk. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 47 min.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Leith Central Station is 9 miles. The road distance is 9.2 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leith Central Station without a car is to tram which takes 47 min and costs £10.
The tram from Edinburgh Airport to Foot of the Walk takes 47 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leith Central Station bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Terminal station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leith Central Station train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Edinburgh Airport station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leith Central Station bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Shandwick Place station.
What companies run services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland and Leith Central Station, Scotland?
Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from Edinburgh Airport to Foot of the Walk every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £10 and the journey takes 47 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal to Duke Street via Shandwick Place in around 50 min.
- Phone
- 0131 338 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- Edinburgh Trams
Tram from Edinburgh Airport to Foot of the Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10
- Website
- Edinburgh Trams
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- Phone
- +44 131 555 6363
- Website
- Lothian
Bus from Terminal to Shandwick Place
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Lothian
Bus from Shandwick Place to Duke Street
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Lothian
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Terminal to Shandwick Place
- Ave. Duration
- 24 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 Leith Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- £30–40
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Estimated price
- £60–75
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leith Central Station train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Foot of the Walk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leith Central Station is 9 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leith Central Station.
There are 2996+ hotels available in Leith Central Station.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Leith Central Station. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.