There are 7 ways to get from Midlothian to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by train, tram, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Gorebridge to Edinburgh WaverleyTweedbank - Edinburgh
- Take the tram from St Andrew Square to Edinburgh AirportT50
1h 10m£18Drive 17.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Midlothian to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)17.1 mi
22 min£5–7Line 29 bus, line 100 bus
- Take the bus from Arniston Engine to Princes StreetN3 / ...
- Take the bus from George Street to Airport100
1h 25m£7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Midlothian to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)17.1 mi
22 min£35–50Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Midlothian to Edinburgh-EDI17.1 mi
22 minBus
- Take the bus from Shank Bridge to Edinburgh, Bus StationX95
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Airport909 / ...
1h 40m£9–16Line 29 bus, tram
- Take the bus from Terminus to Frederick Street29
- Take the tram from Princes Street to Edinburgh AirportT50 / ...
1h 42m£12
Midlothian to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by train, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Midlothian to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 22 min.
The fastest way to get from Midlothian to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs £35 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Midlothian to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Arniston Engine and arriving at Airport via George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Midlothian to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Gorebridge and arriving at Edinburgh Airport via St Andrew Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
The distance between Midlothian and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 19 miles. The road distance is 17.2 miles.
The best way to get from Midlothian to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 10m and costs £18 - £19.
It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Midlothian to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), including transfers.
Midlothian to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, depart from Arniston Engine station.
Midlothian to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Gorebridge station.
Midlothian to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by Lothian Buses, arrive at Princes Street station.
What companies run services between Midlothian, Scotland and Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland?
You can take a bus from Arniston Engine to Airport via Princes Street and George Street in around 1h 25m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Gorebridge to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–9
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0131 475 0177
- info@edinburghtrams.com
- Website
- edinburghtrams.com
Tram from St Andrew Square to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10
- Website
- https://edinburghtrams.com/
Tram from Princes Street to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- https://edinburghtrams.com/
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- Phone
- +44 131 555 6363
- Website
- lothianbuses.com
Bus from Arniston Engine to Princes Street
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.lothianbuses.com/
Bus from George Street to Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5
- Website
- https://www.lothianbuses.com/
Bus from Terminus to Frederick Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.lothianbuses.com/
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- info@bordersbuses.co.uk
- Website
- bordersbuses.co.uk
Bus from Shank Bridge to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
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- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://uk.megabus.com
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- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Estimated price
- £35–50
Swift Private Hire Taxis
- Phone
- +44 131 660 5000
- Website
- swiftprivatehire.co.uk
Aerial ABW Cabs
- Phone
- +44 131 663 3232
- Website
- aerialabwcabs.co.uk
Abbey Cabs Dalkeith
- Phone
- +44 131 357 7444
- Website
- abbeycabsdalkeith.co.uk
Toun Taxis
- Phone
- +44 131 665 0077
- Website
- toun-taxis.co.uk
R & J's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 131 665 2020
Musselburgh Taxis
- Phone
- +44 131 665 2121
- Website
- musselburghtaxis.com
9090 Taxis
- Phone
- +44 131 665 9090
- Website
- 9090taxis.com
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More Questions & Answers
Midlothian to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Midlothian to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 17 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Midlothian to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
There are 2580+ hotels available in Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Midlothian and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.