✈ Bus and Coach Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - Edinburgh

Compare all timetables for the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh

Here is a selection of the cheapest shuttle trips from the schedule from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh from various bus operators like Scottish Citylink for the next days.

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Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Scottish Citylink	0h 31m	07:22	Edinburgh Airport	Edinburgh Airport	07:53	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Basic	£5	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 07:22:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 07:53:00. 50 Basic ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 31m
Scottish Citylink	0h 31m	08:07	Edinburgh Airport	Edinburgh Airport	08:38	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Basic	£5	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 08:07:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 08:38:00. 50 Basic ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 31m
Scottish Citylink	0h 31m	09:27	Edinburgh Airport	Edinburgh Airport	09:58	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Basic	£5	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 09:27:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 09:58:00. 50 Basic ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 31m
Scottish Citylink	0h 31m	10:32	Edinburgh Airport	Edinburgh Airport	11:03	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Basic	£5	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 10:32:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 11:03:00. 50 Basic ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 31m
Scottish Citylink	0h 31m	12:32	Edinburgh Airport	Edinburgh Airport	13:03	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Basic	£5	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 12:32:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 13:03:00. 50 Basic ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 31m

Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh via Edinburgh, you can save more than £-1? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  0h 14m
  
  Edinburgh Airport
  
  11 km
  
  09:35
  
  Edinburgh
  Ingliston Park & Ride
  
  09:49
  
  Edinburgh
  Haymarket Coach Stop
  
  0 km
  
  Economy
  
  £6
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Ingliston Park & Ride, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 09:35:00 to Haymarket Coach Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 09:49:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 14m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh is £5 on 05/12/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Facts about coaches from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like Scottish Citylink that travel 22 times every day by bus from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh starting from £5!

Cheapest Bus	£5
Fastest Bus	0h 21m
Earliest Coach	05:05
Latest Coach	23:05
Daily Bus Connections	22 Ø
Distance	10.8 km
Coach Companies	Scottish Citylink

Cheapest coach connections from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh

Every day, 22 buses from 1 coach companies leave Edinburgh Airport for Edinburgh: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/12/2025 and for the following days.

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Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

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Friday 05/12

Saturday 06/12

£8

Sunday 07/12

Monday 08/12

Tuesday 09/12

Wednesday 10/12

Thursday 11/12

Friday 12/12

Saturday 13/12

Sunday 14/12

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

Wednesday 17/12

£7

Thursday 18/12

Friday 19/12

£7

Saturday 20/12

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Monday 22/12

Tuesday 23/12

Wednesday 24/12

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

How to save money travelling from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Edinburgh Airport and Edinburgh

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Edinburgh Airport and Edinburgh.

Edinburgh Airport

175 Jubilee Rd

Edinburgh Airport - Hotel Bus Station

Central bus station

Multrees Walk 13-14

St Andrew Square

St Andrew's House Station

Edinburgh St Andrew's House Edinburgh St Andrew's House

Edingburgh - Queensferry Street

N St David St

Service and Comfort on the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh? Or which bus companies serve the route Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh bus

How much does a Edinburgh Airport - Edinburgh coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest airport transfer for the Edinburgh Airport - Edinburgh route is available from £5 and takes 0h 31m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh?

The connection Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £5 to £8. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Edinburgh Airport - Edinburgh route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh is offered by roughly 22 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Edinburgh from Edinburgh Airport take?

The quickest transfer from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh is provided by Scottish Citylink and takes 0h 21m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £8. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus to Edinburgh departs from Edinburgh Airport at 05:05. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh?

The latest bus to Edinburgh departs from Edinburgh Airport at 23:05. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Edinburgh Airport - Edinburgh route?

Passengers looking to travel from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh can travel with Scottish Citylink. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Airport and Edinburgh?

You can check all the direct connections between Edinburgh Airport and Edinburgh by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct transfer: Scottish Citylink.

What can I take with me on the bus to Edinburgh from Edinburgh Airport?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Edinburgh Airport Edinburgh bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Edinburgh Airport Edinburgh bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the transfer from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

More bus routes to Edinburgh Airport and to Edinburgh

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Edinburgh Airport and to Edinburgh. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!