There are 7 ways to get from Tranent to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by train, tram, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Prestonpans to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
- Take the tram from Edinburgh Gateway to Edinburgh Airporttram T50
42 min£16–22Line 113 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bridge Street to Shandwick Placebus 113 / ...
- Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Terminalbus 100
1h 22m£4–6Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Tranent to Edinburgh-EDI19.9 mi
23 minDrive 19.9 mi
- Drive from Tranent to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)car 19.9 mi
23 min£5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tranent to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)taxi 19.9 mi
23 min£40–55Bus
- Take the bus from Elder Court to Shandwick Placebus X4
- Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Terminalbus 100
1h 22m£4–6Line 113 bus, tram
- Take the bus from Bridge Street to Atholl Crescentbus 113
- Take the tram from West End - Princes Street to Edinburgh Airporttram T50
1h 27m£13
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tranent to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to line 113 bus and bus which costs £3 - £7 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Tranent to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to drive which takes 23 min and costs £4 - £7.
No, there is no direct bus from Tranent to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Bridge Street and arriving at Terminal via Shandwick Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Tranent to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Prestonpans and arriving at Edinburgh Airport via Edinburgh Waverley and Edinburgh Gateway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.
The distance between Tranent and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 17 miles. The road distance is 20 miles.
The best way to get from Tranent to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) without a car is to train and tram which takes 42 min and costs £16 - £23.
It takes approximately 42 min to get from Tranent to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), including transfers.
Tranent to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, depart from Bridge Street station.
Tranent to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Prestonpans station.
Tranent to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, arrive at Shandwick Place station.
What companies run services between Tranent, Scotland and Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland?
You can take a bus from Bridge Street to Terminal via Shandwick Place in around 1h 22m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Prestonpans to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Edinburgh Gateway
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0131 338 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- Edinburgh Trams
Tram from Edinburgh Gateway to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10
- Website
- Edinburgh Trams
Tram from West End - Princes Street to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10
- Website
- Edinburgh Trams
- [email protected]
- Website
- East Coast Buses
Bus from Bridge Street to Shandwick Place
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- East Coast Buses
Bus from Elder Court to Shandwick Place
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- East Coast Buses
Bus from Bridge Street to Atholl Crescent
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- East Coast Buses
- Phone
- +44 131 555 6363
- Website
- Lothian
Bus from Shandwick Place to Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Lothian
Bus from Shandwick Place to Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Lothian
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Shandwick Place to Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £1–3
Bus from Shandwick Place to Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Tranent to Edinburgh-EDI
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Estimated price
- £40–55
Alba Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1875 815 000
Axis Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7340 567467
Taxi and Hutch
- Phone
- +44 131 665 5600
- Website
- taxiandhutch.com
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More Questions & Answers
Tranent to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tranent to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 20 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Tranent to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
There are 3099+ hotels available in Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Tranent and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



















