There are 5 ways to get from Granton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by bus, tram, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Line 17 bus
best- Take the bus from Granton Medway to Terminalbus 17
40 min£3Drive 8.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Granton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)car 8.3 mi
18 min£2–3Tram
- Take the tram from Newhaven to Edinburgh Airporttram T50
1h 6m£12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Granton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)taxi 8.3 mi
18 min£55–70Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Granton to Edinburgh-EDI8.3 mi
18 min£30–40
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Granton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to line 17 bus which costs £3 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Granton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs £55 - £70.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Granton Medway and arriving at Terminal. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.
No, there is no direct train from Granton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Newhaven and arriving at Edinburgh Airport via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.
The distance between Granton and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 11 miles. The road distance is 8.4 miles.
The best way to get from Granton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) without a car is to line 17 bus which takes 40 min and costs £3.
The line 17 bus from Granton Medway to Terminal takes 40 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Granton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Granton Medway station.
Granton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Newhaven station.
Granton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Terminal station.
What companies run services between Granton, Edinburgh, Scotland and Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland?
Lothian operates a bus from Granton Medway to Terminal every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from Newhaven to Edinburgh Airport every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £10 and the journey takes 56 min.
- Phone
- 0131 338 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- Edinburgh Trams
Tram from Newhaven to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10
- Website
- Edinburgh Trams
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- Phone
- +44 131 555 6363
- Website
- Lothian
Bus from Granton Medway to Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Lothian
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Granton to Edinburgh-EDI
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- £30–40
- Ave. Duration
- 18 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
Granton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Edinburgh Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Granton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 8 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Granton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Granton and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.