What is the fastest way to get from Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)?

The fastest way to get from Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs £55 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and Edinburgh Airport (EDI)?

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 26 min.

Is there a direct train between Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and Edinburgh Airport (EDI)?

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.

Where do I catch the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus from?

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Shandwick Place station.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh Airport (EDI)?

There are 3086+ hotels available in Edinburgh Airport (EDI).

Can I share a ride from Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Q: What is the cheapest way to get from Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)?

The cheapest way to get from Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to bus which costs £1 - £3 and takes 51 min.

Q: How far is it from Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)?

The distance between Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 9 miles. The road distance is 8.4 miles.

Q: How do I travel from Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) without a car?

The best way to get from Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) without a car is to bus which takes 51 min and costs £1 - £3.

Q: How long does it take to get from Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)?

The bus from Shandwick Place to Terminal takes 26 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Q: Where do I catch the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train from?

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Princes Street station.

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There are 6 ways to get from Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by bus, tram, taxi, rideshare, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Terminalbus 100
51 min
£1–3
Tram
1. Take the tram from Princes Street to Edinburgh Airporttram T50 / ...
59 min
£10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)taxi 8.4 mi
18 min
£55–70
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to Edinburgh-EDIrideshare 8.4 mi
18 min
£30–40
Drive 8.4 mi
1. Drive from Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)car 8.4 mi
18 min
£2–3
Line 14 bus, tram
1. Take the bus from Wardie Road to Leith Streetbus 14 / ...
2. Take the tram from Picardy Place to Edinburgh Airporttram T50
1h 14m
£12

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Distance: 8.5 mi
Duration: 51 min

What companies run services between Royal Botanic Garden 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 26 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.

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