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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to The Helix is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 20 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to The Helix is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs £40 - £50.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal and arriving at Newlands Garage. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.

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

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to The Helix. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport and arriving at Falkirk Grahamston via Edinburgh Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.

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

The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and The Helix is 22 miles. The road distance is 18.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to The Helix without a car is to bus which takes 1h 9m and costs £5 - £9.

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

The bus from Terminal to Newlands Garage takes 41 min including transfers and departs hourly.

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

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to The Helix bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Terminal station.

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

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

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

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to The Helix bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Newlands Garage station.

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

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to The Helix train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Edinburgh Park Station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to The Helix?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to The Helix is 19 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to The Helix.

Where can I stay near The Helix?

There are 906+ hotels available in The Helix.

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

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

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to The Helix - 5 ways to travel via train, bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to The Helix by bus, tram, train, taxi, rideshare, or car

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Terminal to Newlands Garagebus 978 / ...
1h 9m
£5–9
Tram, train
1. Take the tram from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh Park Stationtram T50
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Falkirk Grahamstontrain Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
1h 23m
£20–30
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to The Helixtaxi 18.6 mi
20 min
£40–50
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to The Helixrideshare 18.6 mi
20 min
Drive 18.6 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to The Helixcar 18.6 mi
20 min
£5–7

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Distance: 21.9 mi
Duration: 1h 9m

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

Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Terminal to Newlands Garage hourly. Tickets cost £3–8 and the journey takes 41 min. Ember also services this route every 4 hours.

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