There are 5 ways to get from George IV Bridge to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by bus, tram, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Line 100 bus
best- Take the bus from Waverley Bridge to Airport Hotelbus 100
35 min£3Drive 7.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from George IV Bridge to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)car 7.8 mi
18 min£2–3Tram
- Take the tram from Princes Street to Edinburgh Airporttram T50 / ...
41 min£10Taxi
- Take the taxi from George IV Bridge to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)taxi 7.8 mi
18 min£50–65Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from George IV Bridge to Edinburgh-EDI7.8 mi
18 min£30–40
George IV Bridge to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from George IV Bridge to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 18 min.
The fastest way to get from George IV Bridge to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs £50 - £65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Waverley Bridge and arriving at Airport Hotel. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Princes Street and arriving at Edinburgh Airport. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.
The distance between George IV Bridge and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 8 miles. The road distance is 7.8 miles.
The best way to get from George IV Bridge to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) without a car is to line 100 bus which takes 35 min and costs £3.
The line 100 bus from Waverley Bridge to Airport Hotel takes 27 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.
George IV Bridge to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Waverley Bridge station.
George IV Bridge to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Princes Street station.
George IV Bridge to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Airport Hotel station.
What companies run services between George IV Bridge, Scotland and Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland?
Lothian operates a bus from Waverley Bridge to Airport Hotel every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from Princes Street to Edinburgh Airport every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £6–10 and the journey takes 32 min.
- Phone
- 0131 338 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- edinburghtrams.com
Tram from Princes Street to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- https://edinburghtrams.com/
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- Phone
- +44 131 555 6363
- Website
- lothianbuses.com
Bus from Waverley Bridge to Airport Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.lothianbuses.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from George IV Bridge to Edinburgh-EDI
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- £30–40
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Estimated price
- £50–65
Central Taxis Ltd
- Phone
- +44 131 229 2468
- Website
- taxis-edinburgh.co.uk
City Cabs Ltd
- Phone
- +44 131 228 1211
- Website
- citycabs.co.uk
Drymen Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1360 660077
ComCab Edinburgh
- Phone
- +44 131 272 8000
- Website
- comcab-edinburgh.co.uk
Central Taxis Edinburgh
- Phone
- +44 131 229 2468
- Website
- taxis-edinburgh.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
George IV Bridge to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Edinburgh Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between George IV Bridge to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 8 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from George IV Bridge to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
There are 3107+ hotels available in Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between George IV Bridge and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.