Popular journey
Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh Waverley private transfer.
9 miles via A8, Haymarket and the West End — about 30 minutes door to door, at a price fixed before you travel.
Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh Waverley
What the Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh Waverley drive is actually like
Nine miles separate the terminal from Waverley, and this is a journey people book for one reason: an onward train. The Airlink 100 bus terminates at Waverley Bridge directly above the station for £6.00, which is genuinely the cheapest and often the most convenient option — the tram, by contrast, does not serve Waverley at all and leaves you walking down from St Andrew Square with your cases. A car earns its place on tight rail connections, with more than one large case each, or for trains outside the 06:30 to 22:52 tram window. Drops use Waverley Bridge or the Market Street entrance depending on which is open, and we confirm that on the day rather than guessing.
Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh Waverley is 9 miles via A8, Haymarket and the West End, typically 30 minutes door to door off-peak. Cabslink quotes the journey as a fixed price before you confirm, so traffic on the day does not change what you pay.
Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh Waverley fares by vehicle class
Fixed prices for the full 9 mile journey, typically around 30 minutes. One-way, all-inclusive — no meter and no airport surcharge added later.
| Vehicle class | Passengers | Luggage | Fixed fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | 3 | 2 | £39.00 |
| Executive Saloon | 3 | 2 | £44.00 |
| Luxury Saloon | 3 | 2 | £63.80 |
| Estate Car | 4 | 4 | £41.54 |
| Standard MPV | 5 | 4 | £48.53 |
| Seven-Seater MPV | 7 | 5 | £55.79 |
| Premium MPV | 7 | 7 | £63.80 |
| Eight-Seater Van | 8 | 8 | £60.60 |
| Executive Minibus | 16 | 16 | £72.60 |
| Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle | 4 | 2 | £53.34 |
| Electric Saloon | 3 | 2 | £38.73 |
| Electric MPV | 7 | 5 | £57.06 |
Prices shown are for a single vehicle, one way. Confirm your exact fare with your pickup address, date and time.
Every way to make this journey
How to get from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh Waverley
For Waverley specifically the bus wins on geography: the Airlink 100 terminates at Waverley Bridge, directly above the station, for £6.00. The tram does not serve Waverley — the nearest stop is St Andrew Square, and you finish on foot. If you have a train to catch with a tight connection and luggage, that walk is the reason people book a car.
Airlink 100
Bus · Lothian Buses
- Fare
- £6.00 adult single, £8.50 adult return (child £3.00 single, £4.25 return; family return £22.00)
- Time
- About 30 minutes to Waverley Bridge
Up to every 10 minutes (04:12–01:00), up to every 20 minutes overnight
Runs 24 hours a day, every day
Departs the airport terminal forecourt and runs via Haymarket to Waverley Bridge, beside Waverley station.
Terminates at Waverley Bridge, immediately above the station entrance — the shortest walk to a platform of any public option. It is still a bus: fixed stops, shared luggage rack, and standing room at peak times.
Operator infoAirport – York Place / Newhaven line
Tram · Edinburgh Trams
- Fare
- £7.90 adult Airport Single, £9.50 Airport Open Return
- Time
- 30 minutes airport to city centre (54 minutes end to end to Newhaven)
Every 7 minutes for most of the day
First tram from the airport 06:30, last 22:52 — nothing before or after that
No Waverley stop. The nearest is St Andrew Square, from which you walk down to the station.
Level boarding and traffic-proof, but it does not reach Waverley — plan for a walk with your cases at the end, and remember the last tram from the airport is 22:52.
Operator infoPrivate car, terminal to station entrance
Private car · CabsLink
- Fare
- Fixed price per car, quoted before you book — see the fare table above
- Time
- About 30 minutes for 9 miles
Booked to your flight or train time, 24 hours
Drops at Waverley Bridge or the Market Street entrance, whichever is open.
Costs more than £6.00. What it buys is a boot for the bags and a drop at the station entrance rather than a walk from St Andrew Square.
Operator info
When a private car is the right answer
- Tight rail connections where a 10-minute walk is the difference between trains
- Two or more large cases, or a bike box, going onto a train
- Trains before the 06:30 first tram or after the 22:52 last one
- Onward travel with children and pushchairs through a busy concourse
Fares and frequencies above are the operators' own published figures, last checked on 1 September 2026. Operator prices and timetables change — check the operator's site before you travel.
Planning
How we plan Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh Waverley
Tell us your train time, not just your flight time — we set the pickup from the departure you need to make.
Drop-off is at Waverley Bridge or Market Street; the ramp access into the station is confirmed with the driver on the day.
Bikes, ski bags and oversized luggage going onto a train need an estate or MPV, which is allocated at booking.
For arrivals after the last tram at 22:52 a car is the only door-to-station option besides the night bus.
Service options
Ways to travel Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh Waverley
Each option is priced from the same journey, so you can choose on comfort and capacity.
Airport Transfers
Booking a pre-arranged door-to-airport or airport-to-door transfer.
View servicePrivate Hire
General licensed point-to-point private car travel that is not airport specific.
View serviceExecutive Transfers
Premium saloon/MPV travel with a professional driver for business and high-comfort journeys. Canonical target for all executive-car wording.
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FAQs
Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh Waverley — questions
How much is a taxi from Edinburgh Airport to Waverley Station?
A taxi from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh Waverley costs £39.00 in a standard saloon and takes about 30 minutes for the 9-mile drive. The fare is fixed at booking.
Is the bus cheaper than a taxi to Waverley?
Yes. The Airlink 100 costs £6.00 for an adult single and stops at Waverley Bridge, immediately above the station. A car is worth the difference for tight connections, several large cases, or trains outside the tram and daytime bus hours.
Does the tram go to Waverley?
No. The nearest tram stop is St Andrew Square, so you walk the last part to the station. The Airlink bus terminates closer, at Waverley Bridge.