Edinburgh Airport to City Centre Bus Transfer Tickets

An affordable and comfortable bus transfer between Edinburgh Airport and the heart of Scotland's capital city

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Edinburgh Airport to City Centre Bus Transfer Tickets key selling points

Save time

Avoid the queues and be ready to get on board as soon as you arrive.

Get your Edinburgh Airport transfer ticket before travelling

  • It is a convenient city‑centre drop‑off for fast, stress‑free arrival
  • The bus stops at all major Edinburgh stations including Waverley and Haymarket
  • Feel safe with a secure dedicated luggage area monitored by onboard CCTV
  • Enjoy power outlets and USB charging at your seat
  • Stay connected with free high‑speed Wi‑Fi on board

Using your Edinburgh Airport Bus Transfer ticket

  • Print your e‑voucher before travelling — it must be shown when boarding
  • Flexible return option: open‑dated return tickets can be used anytime within the validity period

Accessibility information

  • The Edinburgh Airport to City Centre buses are fully wheelchair accessible with easy boarding and dedicated spaces

Where to find the bus stops

  • Edinburgh Airport: just outside the UK arrivals.
  • Edinburgh City Centre: Waverley Bridge, just outside Edinburgh Waverley train station
  • Additional stops along the way include: Airport Hotels, Edinburgh Zoo, Murrayfield, Haymarket Station, Prince Street and Hanover Street

Operating times

  • The Airlink service 100 bus transfer operates a 24/7 service except planned closure dates*. The regular operating times are:
    • Departures from Edinburgh Airport:
      • Every 10 minutes, except 1:00 am - 4:30 am (when buses leave every 30 minutes)
    • Departures from Waverley Bridge:
      • Every 10 minutes, except 12:30 am - 4:00 am (buses leave every 30 minutes)
  • Planned closures: 25 December

Ticket restrictions

  •  Up to 3 children under 5 years old travel free with a fare-paying passenger

Compare Edinburgh airport transfer vs taxis, trams and rideshares*

  OptionCost* Travel timeLuggageReliabilityBest for
Airport Bus Transfer (Airlink 100)From £8.50 single25–30 minDedicated luggage area + CCTVRuns every 10 minBudget‑friendly, reliable
TaxiFrom £25–£3525–35 minStandard boot spaceDepends on queues/trafficDoor‑to‑door convenience
Rideshare (Uber/Bolt)From £20–£3025–35 minStandard boot spaceSurge pricing possibleApp‑based flexibility
Tram£7.5035–40 minLimited luggage spaceFrequent but slowerEco‑friendly, scenic

*Prices shown are average.

Supplier information

This product is sold by VisitBritain and is provided by Lothian Buses.

Upon booking you will receive an instant order confirmation including the link to download your e-voucher. The e-voucher MUST be printed out and taken with you when travelling. The voucher will be exchanged with your ticket after presented to the driver. Please note this ticket is not refundable.