What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Saughton?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Saughton is to bus which costs £1 - £3 and takes 13 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Saughton?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Saughton is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs £35 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Saughton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal and arriving at Edinburgh Zoo. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Saughton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Airport and arriving at Saughton. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

How far is it from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Saughton?

The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Saughton is 4 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Saughton without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Saughton without a car is to bus which takes 13 min and costs £1 - £3.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Saughton?

The bus from Terminal to Edinburgh Zoo takes 13 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Saughton bus from?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Saughton bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Saughton train from?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Saughton train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Edinburgh Airport station.

Where does the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Saughton bus arrive?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Saughton bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Edinburgh Zoo station.

Where does the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Saughton train arrive?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Saughton train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Saughton station.

Where can I stay near Saughton?

There are 3029+ hotels available in Saughton.

Can I share a ride from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Saughton?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Saughton. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Saughton - 7 ways to travel via bus, tram, and taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Saughton by bus, tram, taxi, rideshare, or foot

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Terminal to Edinburgh Zoobus 100
13 min
£1–3
Tram
1. Take the tram from Edinburgh Airport to Saughtontram T50
17 min
£10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Saughtontaxi 5 mi
10 min
£35–45
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Saughtonrideshare 5 mi
10 min
£45–65
Walk
1. Take the walk from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Saughtonwalk 5.1 mi
1h 38m
Tram, line 2 bus
1. Take the tram from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh Park Stationtram T50
2. Take the bus from Hermiston Gait Retail Park to Saughton Road Northbus 2
29 min
£12
Line 18 bus, line 22 bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal to Gyle Centrebus 18
2. Take the bus from Gyle Centre to Saughton Road Northbus 22
32 min
£5

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Distance: 4.4 mi
Duration: 13 min

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

Lothian operates a bus from Terminal to Edinburgh Zoo every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 13 min. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from Edinburgh Airport to Saughton every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £10 and the journey takes 17 min.

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