There are 6 ways to get from Plains to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by train, tram, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Drumgelloch to Edinburgh Parktrain Dalmuir - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the tram from Edinburgh Park Station to Edinburgh Airporttram T50
55 min£22–31Drive 24.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Plains to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)car 24.5 mi
39 min£6–9Line 211 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Devonview Street to Maxim Business Parkbus 211
- Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Terminalbus Air
1h 57m£8–15Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Plains to Edinburgh-EDI24.5 mi
39 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Plains to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)taxi 24.5 mi
39 min£50–65Line 216 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Livingston Drive to Bus Stancebus 216
- Take the bus from Bus Stance to Terminalbus 902
2h 24m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plains to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to drive which costs £5 - £9 and takes 39 min.
The fastest way to get from Plains to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to drive which takes 39 min and costs £5 - £9.
No, there is no direct bus from Plains to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Kintyre Crescent and arriving at Terminal via Devonview Street and Maxim Business Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Plains to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Drumgelloch and arriving at Edinburgh Airport via Edinburgh Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
The distance between Plains and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 30 miles. The road distance is 24.7 miles.
The best way to get from Plains to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) without a car is to train and tram which takes 55 min and costs £21 - £35.
It takes approximately 55 min to get from Plains to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), including transfers.
Plains to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Devonview Street station.
Plains to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Drumgelloch station.
Plains to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Maxim Business Park station.
What companies run services between Plains, Scotland and Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland?
You can take a bus from Kintyre Crescent to Terminal via Callon Street, Devonview Street, and Maxim Business Park in around 1h 57m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Drumgelloch to Edinburgh Park
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–22
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0131 338 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- Edinburgh Trams
Tram from Edinburgh Park Station to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10
- Website
- Edinburgh Trams
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Devonview Street to Maxim Business Park
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Maxim Business Park to Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–11
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £5–11
Bus from Bus Stance to Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £7–14
- Phone
- 0114 22 11 282
- Website
- McNairn's Coaches
Bus from Livingston Drive to Bus Stance
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- McNairn's Coaches
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Plains to Edinburgh-EDI
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- £50–65
Airdrie Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1236 761 144
Diamond Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1236 602 222
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More Questions & Answers
Plains to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Park station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plains to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 25 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Plains to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
There are 3085+ hotels available in Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Plains and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.














