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Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Old Town Buses

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Duration	23 min
Distance	7.8 miles
Average price	£4
Frequency	3/hour

Trip overview

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Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Old Town

The average bus between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Old Town takes 23 min and the fastest bus takes 19 min. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Old Town. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

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Edinburgh Airport, Airport
Old Town

21 min

£1 - £5

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Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Old Town bus times

Buses run every 20 minutes between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Old Town. The earliest departure is at 01:00 in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is at 16:40 which arrives into Old Town at 17:06. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 23 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, January 18, 2021

Lothian Buses

01:00 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

01:30 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

02:00 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

02:30 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

03:00 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

03:30 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

04:00 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

04:30 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

05:00 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

05:20 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Old Town? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport?, What is the quickest option?, How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Will Coronavirus (COVID-19) affect my travel to Old Town?

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Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Old Town?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Edinburgh Airport, Airport and arriving at Edinburgh, Princes Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

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How far is it from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Old Town?

The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Old Town is 7 miles. The road distance is 7.8 miles.

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Where do I catch the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Old Town bus from?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Old Town bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, depart from Edinburgh Airport, Airport station.

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Where does the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Old Town bus arrive?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Old Town bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, arrive at Edinburgh, Princes Street station.

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How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Old Town?

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Where can I stay near Old Town?

There are 3901+ hotels available in Old Town. Prices start at £75 per night.

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What companies run services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Old Town?

Lothian Buses operates a bus from Edinburgh Airport, Airport to Edinburgh, Princes Street every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £1 - £5 and the journey takes 21 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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Lothian Buses

Ave. Duration

21 min

Frequency

Every 20 minutes

Estimated price

£1 - £5