There are 5 ways to get from West Lothian to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by bus, train, tram, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Broxburn Thistle Business Park to Edinburgh Airportbus Ember
14 min£1–2Train, tram
- Take the train from Uphall to Edinburgh Parktrain Dalmuir - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the tram from Edinburgh Park Station to Edinburgh Airporttram T50
26 min£13–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from West Lothian to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)taxi 8.1 mi
12 min£20–25Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from West Lothian to Edinburgh-EDI8.1 mi
12 min£30–40Drive 8.1 mi
- Drive from West Lothian to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)car 8.1 mi
12 min£2–3
West Lothian to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West Lothian to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to bus which costs £1 - £2 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from West Lothian to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs £20 - £25.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Broxburn Thistle Business Park and arriving at Edinburgh Airport. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.
No, there is no direct train from West Lothian to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Uphall and arriving at Edinburgh Airport via Edinburgh Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26 min.
The distance between West Lothian and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 5 miles. The road distance is 8.1 miles.
The best way to get from West Lothian to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) without a car is to bus which takes 14 min and costs £1 - £2.
The bus from Broxburn Thistle Business Park to Edinburgh Airport takes 14 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
West Lothian to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Broxburn Thistle Business Park station.
West Lothian to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Uphall station.
West Lothian to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Edinburgh Airport station.
What companies run services between West Lothian, Scotland and Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland?
Ember operates a bus from Broxburn Thistle Business Park to Edinburgh Airport every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £4–7 and the journey takes 14 min. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route hourly.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Uphall to Edinburgh Park
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- 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
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- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Broxburn Thistle Business Park to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Broxburn Thistle Business Park to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–2
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £1–2
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from West Lothian to Edinburgh-EDI
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- £30–40
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Estimated price
- £20–25
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
Fair Deal Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1506 499 111
- Website
- fairdeal-cabs.co.uk
Livingstone Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1506 415 000
West Lothian Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1506 444 550
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More Questions & Answers
West Lothian to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Park station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Lothian to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 8 miles. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from West Lothian to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
There are 3085+ hotels available in Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between West Lothian and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.