Taxis from Edinburgh Airport to the City

Edinburgh airport (EDI) is located just 12 kilometers (8 miles) from the city centre, so taking a taxi from Edinburgh airport is pretty quick and straightforward.

Edinburgh airport has three main taxi stands. One is in front of the Edinburgh airport arrivals hall, one is at the short-term parking lot, and one is by the bus parking area.

Taxis from Edinburgh airport to the city centre cost around 20 pounds. The total taxi ride takes approximately 25 minutes, depending on where in the city centre you are going.

If you want to save money and don’t have heavy bags, you can take a bus from the Edinburgh airport to the city centre.

Buses from Edinburgh Airport to the City

Airlink Buses from Edinburgh Airport to the City Centre

Buses from Edinburgh airport to the city centre are run by Lothian Buses. Their Airlink Express Shuttle service operates a bus called the Airlink 100 that runs from Edinburgh airport all throughout the day.

Airlink buses depart from bus stand 19 outside the domestic arrivals hall at the airport. They run from 4:30 to 00:22 daily. The buses run several times an hour until 6:30, and then every ten minutes from 6:30 to 00:22.

Between 00:22 and 4:30, night bus N22 runs twice an hour from the same departure point. This means that there is a 24-hour service 7 days a week. The only time the buses don’t run is on Christmas day and when Edinburgh airport is closed.

The journey time is 30 minutes from the airport to Waverley Station in the heart of Edinburgh.

Buses are double decker and offer comfortable seats and free Wi-Fi on board. There is a luggage area where you can store your larger bags, and tables where you can work, read, or put your belongings while you travel.

Ticket Prices on Buses from Edinburgh Airport to the City Centre

Single Bus Ticket: Adult £3.50, Child* £2

Open Return Bus Ticket: Adult £6, Child* £3

*Child aged 5 to 15 years old.

Tickets on Airlink buses can be purchased online in advance. They are valid on both Airlink services and the N22 night bus.

Other Ways to Get from Edinburgh Airport to the City Centre

If you’re short on time or have a lot of luggage, you could consider taking a taxi from Edinburgh airport to the city centre.

Ferry from Liverpool to Dublin

Ferries from Liverpool to Dublin are a great way to cross the sea from England to Ireland when you are visiting the UK. Services between the two countries are run by P&O Irish Sea Ferries.

P&O Ferries run a regular car and passenger ferry service to Dublin. Services are run on their three ships: Norbay, Norbank and European Endeavour.

The company make two to three daily crossings to Ireland in the morning, afternoon, and evening.

The P&O ferry from Liverpool to Dublin takes 7.5 to 8.5 hours. You can reserve a two-person room on the ferry if you want to rest or sleep during the journey.

Ticket prices start at 79 GBP if you purchase them online in advance. The best prices can be found if you travel mid-week during the day.

Ferry discounts and deals are available for children and infants. Special discounts, deals, and offers are also available for adults throughout the year, so it pays to do some research before booking your tickets for the ferry from Liverpool to Dublin.