There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Skirling by tram, train, taxi, bus, 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, taxi
best- Take the tram from Edinburgh Airport to Haymarkettram T50
- Take the train from Haymarket to Carstairstrain
- Take the taxi from Carstairs to Skirlingtaxi
2h 3m£44–66Drive 31.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Skirlingcar 31.4 mi
41 min£8–11Line 18 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Terminal to Fairmilehead Crossroadsbus 18
- Take the bus from Fairmilehead Crossroads to John Streetbus 101 / ...
3h 22mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Skirling31.4 mi
41 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Skirlingtaxi 31.4 mi
41 min£65–80Tram, bus, line 91 bus
- Take the tram from Edinburgh Airport to St Andrew Squaretram T50
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Eastgate Post Officebus X62
- Take the bus from Eastgate Post Office to Skirling Greenbus 91
3h 46m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Skirling is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 41 min.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Skirling is to drive which takes 41 min and costs £7 - £11.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Skirling. However, there are services departing from Terminal and arriving at Skirling Green via Fairmilehead Crossroads and John Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Skirling is 45 miles. The road distance is 31.6 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Skirling without a car is to tram and train and taxi which takes 2h 3m and costs £40 - £70.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Skirling, including transfers.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Skirling bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Terminal station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Skirling bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Fairmilehead Crossroads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Skirling is 32 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Skirling.
There are 165+ hotels available in Skirling.
What companies run services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland and Skirling, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Terminal to Skirling Green via Fairmilehead Crossroads and John Street in around 3h 22m.
- Phone
- 0131 338 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- Edinburgh Trams
Tram from Edinburgh Airport to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 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
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Carstairs
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–22
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Haymarket to Carstairs
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Haymarket to Carstairs
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 131 555 6363
- Website
- Lothian
Bus from Terminal to Fairmilehead Crossroads
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Lothian
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- [email protected]
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Fairmilehead Crossroads to John Street
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- [email protected]
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Eastgate Post Office
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Borders Buses
- Phone
- 0300 100 1800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Borders Council
Bus from Eastgate Post Office to Skirling Green
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Scottish Borders Council
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Skirling
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- £27–80
Clydewide Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1555 666 333
- Website
- clydewidetaxis.co.uk
Lanark Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1555 661 127
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Skirling. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






























