There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Tayport by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus via Crichton Street
best- Take the bus from Terminal to Malmaisonbus Fly
1h 44mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Dundee stationbus Ember
2h 2m£11–16Train
- Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
2h 34m£34–58Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Tayport53 mi
1h 2mDrive 53 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Tayportcar 53 mi
1h 2m£13–19
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Tayport is to bus which costs £10 - £17 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Tayport is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs £12 - £19.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Tayport. However, there are services departing from Terminal and arriving at Victoria Road via Crichton Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Tayport. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport and arriving at Dundee via Edinburgh Gateway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Tayport is 55 miles. The road distance is 53.3 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Tayport without a car is to bus via Crichton Street which takes 1h 44m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Tayport, including transfers.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Tayport bus services, operated by Xplore Dundee, depart from Terminal station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Tayport train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Gateway station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Tayport is to bus via Crichton Street which takes 1h 44m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 2h 34m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland and Tayport, Scotland?
Xplore Dundee operates a bus from Terminal to Malmaison every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Gateway to Dundee hourly. Tickets cost £23–45 and the journey takes 1h 15m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Gateway to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 01382 201121
- [email protected]
- Website
- Xplore Dundee
Bus from Terminal to Malmaison
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Xplore Dundee
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Edinburgh Airport to Dundee station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Ember
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Tayport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Tayport bus services, operated by Xplore Dundee, arrive at Malmaison station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Tayport train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dundee station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Tayport is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Tayport.
There are 954+ hotels available in Tayport.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Tayport. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




