There are 5 ways to get from Leith to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by tram, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Tram
best- Take the tram from Foot of the Walk to Edinburgh Airporttram T50
45 min£10Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from North Leith Sands to Terminalbus 17
50 min£2–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Leith to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)taxi 10.2 mi
23 min£65–85Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Leith to Edinburgh-EDI10.2 mi
23 min£30–40Drive 10.2 mi
- Drive from Leith to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)car 10.2 mi
23 min£3–4
Leith to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leith to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to bus which costs £2 - £5 and takes 50 min.
The fastest way to get from Leith to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs £65 - £85.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from North Leith Sands and arriving at Terminal. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Foot of the Walk and arriving at Edinburgh Airport. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.
The distance between Leith and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 9 miles. The road distance is 10.2 miles.
The best way to get from Leith to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) without a car is to tram which takes 45 min and costs £10.
The tram from Foot of the Walk to Edinburgh Airport takes 45 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.
Leith to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from North Leith Sands station.
Leith to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Foot of the Walk station.
Leith to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Terminal station.
What companies run services between Leith, Scotland and Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland?
Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from Foot of the Walk to Edinburgh Airport every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £10 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, Lothian operates a bus from North Leith Sands to Terminal every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 50 min. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route hourly.
- Phone
- 0131 338 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- edinburghtrams.com
Tram from Foot of the Walk to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10
- Website
- https://edinburghtrams.com/
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- Phone
- +44 131 555 6363
- Website
- lothianbuses.com
Bus from North Leith Sands to Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.lothianbuses.com/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from North Leith Sands to Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £2–5
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Leith to Edinburgh-EDI
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- £30–40
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Estimated price
- £65–85
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
Leith to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Edinburgh Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leith to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 10 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Leith to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
There are 3100+ hotels available in Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Leith and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.