There are 5 ways to get from Thornton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Glenrothes with Thornton to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain Leven - Edinburgh / ...
59 min£21–30Drive 27.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Thornton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)car 27.1 mi
29 min£7–10Line 39 bus, bus, line 747 bus
- Take the bus from The Clock Tower to Bus Station Arrival Baybus 37A / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Park & Ridebus X59
- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Terminalbus 747 / ...
1h 34m£11–17Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Thornton to Edinburgh-EDI27.1 mi
29 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Thornton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)taxi 27.1 mi
29 min£55–70
Thornton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thornton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 29 min.
The fastest way to get from Thornton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to drive which takes 29 min and costs £6 - £10.
No, there is no direct bus from Thornton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from The Clock Tower and arriving at Terminal via Bus Station and Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Thornton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Glenrothes with Thornton and arriving at Edinburgh Airport via Edinburgh Gateway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.
The distance between Thornton and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 28 miles. The road distance is 27.3 miles.
The best way to get from Thornton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) without a car is to train which takes 59 min and costs £21 - £35.
It takes approximately 59 min to get from Thornton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), including transfers.
Thornton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from The Clock Tower station.
Thornton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glenrothes with Thornton station.
The best way to get from Thornton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to train which takes 59 min and costs £21 - £35. Alternatively, you can line 39 bus and bus and line 747 bus, which costs £10 - £17 and takes 1h 34m.
What companies run services between Thornton, Scotland and Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Glenrothes with Thornton to Edinburgh Gateway hourly. Tickets cost £11–21 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Clock Tower to Terminal via Bus Station and Park & Ride in around 1h 34m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glenrothes with Thornton to Edinburgh Gateway
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from The Clock Tower to Bus Station Arrival Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Bus Station to Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Park & Ride to Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Thornton to Edinburgh-EDI
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- £55–70
Eco Friendly Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1592 363 636
Glenrothes Taxi Centre
- Phone
- +44 1592 743 743
Glenrothes Town Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1592 751 111
- Website
- glenrothestowncabs.co.uk
Markinch Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1592 756 550
- Website
- markinchcabs.co.uk
United Radio Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1592 752 327
- Website
- unitedradiocabs.co.uk
Helen's Taxi
- Phone
- +44 1592 646 400
JJ Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1592 50 50 50
- Website
- jjtaxiskirkcaldy.co.uk
Kirkcaldy Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1592 654 321
- Website
- kirkcaldycabs.co.uk
Raith Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1592 261 262
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More Questions & Answers
Thornton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Arrival Bay.
Thornton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Gateway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thornton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 27 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Thornton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
There are 3100+ hotels available in Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Thornton and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.