There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Thirlestane Castle by train, taxi, bus, rideshare, car, or tram
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stowtrain Edinburgh - Tweedbank
- Take the taxi from Stow to Thirlestane Castletaxi
1h 56m£40–58Line 100 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal to Hanover Streetbus 100
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to The Avenuebus 51
3h 27m£9–13Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Thirlestane Castle35.8 mi
50 minDrive 35.8 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Thirlestane Castlecar 35.8 mi
50 min£9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Thirlestane Castletaxi 35.8 mi
50 min£75–95Tram, bus
- Take the tram from Edinburgh Airport to St Andrew Squaretram T50 / ...
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to The Avenuebus 51
3h 27m£16–20
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Thirlestane Castle is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 50 min.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Thirlestane Castle is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £8 - £13.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Thirlestane Castle. However, there are services departing from Terminal and arriving at The Avenue via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Thirlestane Castle is 40 miles. The road distance is 36 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Thirlestane Castle without a car is to train and taxi which takes 1h 56m and costs £35 - £60.
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Thirlestane Castle, including transfers.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Thirlestane Castle bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Terminal station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Thirlestane Castle bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Hanover Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Thirlestane Castle is 36 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Thirlestane Castle.
There are 252+ hotels available in Thirlestane Castle.
What companies run services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland and Thirlestane Castle, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Terminal to Thirlestane Castle via Hanover Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and The Avenue in around 3h 27m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stow
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0131 338 5780
- [email protected]
- 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
- +44 131 555 6363
- Website
- Lothian
Bus from Terminal to Hanover Street
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Lothian
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- [email protected]
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to The Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to The Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Borders Buses
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Thirlestane Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- £17–95
Five Star Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1896 756 789
- Website
- fivestartaxisgalashiels.com
Langlee Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7493 233 692
- Website
- langleecabs.co.uk
Monte's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1896 759 300
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 Thirlestane Castle. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


















