There are 5 ways to get from George Square to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by bus, tram, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Terminalbus 100
46 min£1–3Tram
- Take the tram from Princes Street to Edinburgh Airporttram T50 / ...
48 min£10Taxi
- Take the taxi from George Square to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)taxi 8.1 mi
20 min£55–70Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from George Square to Edinburgh-EDI8.1 mi
20 min£30–40Drive 8.1 mi
- Drive from George Square to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)car 8.1 mi
20 min£2–3
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from George Square to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to bus which costs £1 - £3 and takes 46 min.
The fastest way to get from George Square to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs £55 - £70.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shandwick Place and arriving at Terminal. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 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 Square and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 8 miles. The road distance is 8.2 miles.
The best way to get from George Square to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) without a car is to bus which takes 46 min and costs £1 - £3.
The bus from Shandwick Place to Terminal takes 25 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.
George Square to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Shandwick Place station.
George Square to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Princes Street station.
George Square to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Terminal station.
What companies run services between George Square, Edinburgh, Scotland and Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland?
Lothian operates a bus from Shandwick Place to Terminal every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 25 min. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route hourly. 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 Shandwick Place to Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.lothianbuses.com/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Shandwick Place to Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from George Square to Edinburgh-EDI
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- £30–40
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Estimated price
- £55–70
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 Square to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Edinburgh Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between George Square to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 8 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from George Square to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
There are 3100+ hotels available in Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between George Square and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.