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How to get fromEdinburgh Airport (EDI) to St James Quarterby bus, tram, taxi, rideshare, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to St James Quarter by bus, tram, taxi, rideshare, or car

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  1. Line 100 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal to Hanover Streetbus bus 100
    35 min
    £3

  2. Line 909 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 978 / ...
    36 min
    £1–3

  3. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Edinburgh Airport to St Andrew Squaretram tram T50 / ...
    40 min
    £10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to St James Quartertaxi taxi 8.1 mi
    20 min
    £55–70

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to St James Quarterrideshare rideshare 8.1 mi
    20 min
    £30–40

  6. Drive 8.1 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to St James Quartercar car 8.1 mi
    20 min
    £2–3

  7. Line 100 bus via Waverley Bridge

    1. Take the bus from Terminal to Waverley Bridgebus bus 100
    35 min
    £3

  8. Tram via Picardy Place

    1. Take the tram from Edinburgh Airport to Picardy Placetram tram T50
    42 min
    £10

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to St James Quarter by bus and foot

Calendar1785Weekly Services
Duration35 minAverage Duration
Ticket£3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7.8 mi
  • Duration: 35 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland and St James Quarter, Scotland?

Lothian operates a bus from Terminal to Hanover Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 27 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.

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