Bus Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Edinburgh: Find cheap tickets

Compare all timetables for the shuttles from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh

Here is a selection of the cheapest shuttle trips from the schedule from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh from various bus operators like Brightbus or megabus for the next days.

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Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Brightbus	0h 23m	3:30 AM	Edinburgh Airport	Edinburgh Airport	3:53 AM	Edinburgh	Greenside Row & Leith Street	Basic	$7	A Bus from Brightbus goes from Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/12/2025 3:30:00 AM to Greenside Row & Leith Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/12/2025 3:53:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 23m
Brightbus	0h 23m	4:00 AM	Edinburgh Airport	Edinburgh Airport	4:23 AM	Edinburgh	Greenside Row & Leith Street	Basic	$7	A Bus from Brightbus goes from Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/12/2025 4:00:00 AM to Greenside Row & Leith Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/12/2025 4:23:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 23m
Brightbus	0h 23m	4:30 AM	Edinburgh Airport	Edinburgh Airport	4:53 AM	Edinburgh	Greenside Row & Leith Street	Basic	$7	A Bus from Brightbus goes from Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/12/2025 4:30:00 AM to Greenside Row & Leith Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/12/2025 4:53:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 23m
megabus	0h 22m	12:05 AM	Edinburgh Airport	Edinburgh Airport	12:27 AM	Edinburgh	N St David St	Basic	$10	A Bus from megabus goes from Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/12/2025 12:05:00 AM to N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/12/2025 12:27:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 22m
megabus	0h 22m	1:05 AM	Edinburgh Airport	Edinburgh Airport	1:27 AM	Edinburgh	N St David St	Basic	$10	A Bus from megabus goes from Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/12/2025 1:05:00 AM to N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/12/2025 1:27:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 22m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Brightbus	0h 23m	3:30 AM	Edinburgh Airport	Edinburgh Airport	3:53 AM	Edinburgh	Greenside Row & Leith Street	Basic	$7	A Bus from Brightbus goes from Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/13/2025 3:30:00 AM to Greenside Row & Leith Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/13/2025 3:53:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 23m
Brightbus	0h 23m	4:00 AM	Edinburgh Airport	Edinburgh Airport	4:23 AM	Edinburgh	Greenside Row & Leith Street	Basic	$7	A Bus from Brightbus goes from Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/13/2025 4:00:00 AM to Greenside Row & Leith Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/13/2025 4:23:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 23m
Brightbus	0h 23m	4:30 AM	Edinburgh Airport	Edinburgh Airport	4:53 AM	Edinburgh	Greenside Row & Leith Street	Basic	$7	A Bus from Brightbus goes from Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/13/2025 4:30:00 AM to Greenside Row & Leith Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/13/2025 4:53:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 23m
megabus	0h 22m	12:05 AM	Edinburgh Airport	Edinburgh Airport	12:27 AM	Edinburgh	N St David St	Basic	$10	A Bus from megabus goes from Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/13/2025 12:05:00 AM to N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/13/2025 12:27:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 22m
megabus	0h 22m	1:05 AM	Edinburgh Airport	Edinburgh Airport	1:27 AM	Edinburgh	N St David St	Basic	$10	A Bus from megabus goes from Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/13/2025 1:05:00 AM to N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/13/2025 1:27:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 22m

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Brightbus	0h 23m	3:30 AM	Edinburgh Airport	Edinburgh Airport	3:53 AM	Edinburgh	Greenside Row & Leith Street	Economy	$7	A Bus from Brightbus goes from Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/15/2025 3:30:00 AM to Greenside Row & Leith Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/15/2025 3:53:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 23m
Brightbus	0h 23m	4:00 AM	Edinburgh Airport	Edinburgh Airport	4:23 AM	Edinburgh	Greenside Row & Leith Street	Economy	$7	A Bus from Brightbus goes from Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/15/2025 4:00:00 AM to Greenside Row & Leith Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/15/2025 4:23:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 23m
Brightbus	0h 23m	4:30 AM	Edinburgh Airport	Edinburgh Airport	4:53 AM	Edinburgh	Greenside Row & Leith Street	Economy	$7	A Bus from Brightbus goes from Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/15/2025 4:30:00 AM to Greenside Row & Leith Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/15/2025 4:53:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 23m
megabus	0h 22m	12:05 AM	Edinburgh Airport	Edinburgh Airport	12:27 AM	Edinburgh	N St David St	Economy	$10	A Bus from megabus goes from Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/15/2025 12:05:00 AM to N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/15/2025 12:27:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 22m
megabus	0h 22m	1:05 AM	Edinburgh Airport	Edinburgh Airport	1:27 AM	Edinburgh	N St David St	Economy	$10	A Bus from megabus goes from Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/15/2025 1:05:00 AM to N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/15/2025 1:27:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 22m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Brightbus	0h 23m	3:30 AM	Edinburgh Airport	Edinburgh Airport	3:53 AM	Edinburgh	Greenside Row & Leith Street	Basic	$7	A Bus from Brightbus goes from Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/16/2025 3:30:00 AM to Greenside Row & Leith Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/16/2025 3:53:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 23m
Brightbus	0h 23m	4:00 AM	Edinburgh Airport	Edinburgh Airport	4:23 AM	Edinburgh	Greenside Row & Leith Street	Basic	$7	A Bus from Brightbus goes from Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/16/2025 4:00:00 AM to Greenside Row & Leith Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/16/2025 4:23:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 23m
Brightbus	0h 23m	4:30 AM	Edinburgh Airport	Edinburgh Airport	4:53 AM	Edinburgh	Greenside Row & Leith Street	Basic	$7	A Bus from Brightbus goes from Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/16/2025 4:30:00 AM to Greenside Row & Leith Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/16/2025 4:53:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 23m
megabus	0h 22m	12:05 AM	Edinburgh Airport	Edinburgh Airport	12:27 AM	Edinburgh	N St David St	Basic	$10	A Bus from megabus goes from Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/16/2025 12:05:00 AM to N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/16/2025 12:27:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 22m
megabus	0h 22m	1:05 AM	Edinburgh Airport	Edinburgh Airport	1:27 AM	Edinburgh	N St David St	Basic	$10	A Bus from megabus goes from Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/16/2025 1:05:00 AM to N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/16/2025 1:27:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 22m

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Brightbus	0h 23m	3:30 AM	Edinburgh Airport	Edinburgh Airport	3:53 AM	Edinburgh	Greenside Row & Leith Street	Basic	$7	A Bus from Brightbus goes from Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/18/2025 3:30:00 AM to Greenside Row & Leith Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/18/2025 3:53:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 23m
Brightbus	0h 23m	4:00 AM	Edinburgh Airport	Edinburgh Airport	4:23 AM	Edinburgh	Greenside Row & Leith Street	Basic	$7	A Bus from Brightbus goes from Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/18/2025 4:00:00 AM to Greenside Row & Leith Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/18/2025 4:23:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 23m
Brightbus	0h 23m	4:30 AM	Edinburgh Airport	Edinburgh Airport	4:53 AM	Edinburgh	Greenside Row & Leith Street	Basic	$7	A Bus from Brightbus goes from Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/18/2025 4:30:00 AM to Greenside Row & Leith Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/18/2025 4:53:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 23m
megabus	0h 22m	12:05 AM	Edinburgh Airport	Edinburgh Airport	12:27 AM	Edinburgh	N St David St	Basic	$10	A Bus from megabus goes from Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/18/2025 12:05:00 AM to N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/18/2025 12:27:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 22m
megabus	0h 22m	1:05 AM	Edinburgh Airport	Edinburgh Airport	1:27 AM	Edinburgh	N St David St	Basic	$10	A Bus from megabus goes from Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/18/2025 1:05:00 AM to N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/18/2025 1:27:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 22m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh is $7 on 8/11/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Edinburgh Airport and Edinburgh

See here how frequent the connections between Edinburgh Airport and Edinburgh are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 47 daily buses from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 47 daily coaches between Edinburgh Airport and Edinburgh.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 140 buses from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh, while Night sees the fewest connections between Edinburgh Airport and Edinburgh, with 95 offers.

Facts about the bus from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like Brightbus and megabus that travel 47 times every day by bus from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh starting from $7!

Cheapest Bus	$7
Fastest Bus	0h 17m
Earliest Bus	12:05 AM
Latest Bus	9:00 AM
Daily Bus Routes	47 Ø
Distance	6.7 miles
Bus Companies	Brightbus and megabus

Cheapest bus connections from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh

Every day, 47 buses from 2 bus companies leave Edinburgh Airport for Edinburgh: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/13/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

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Thursday

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Saturday

Sunday 08/10

Monday 08/11

Tuesday 08/12

Wednesday 08/13

Thursday 08/14

Friday 08/15

Saturday 08/16

Sunday 08/17

Monday 08/18

Tuesday 08/19

Wednesday 08/20

Thursday 08/21

Friday 08/22

Saturday 08/23

Sunday 08/24

$14

Monday 08/25

Tuesday 08/26

Wednesday 08/27

Thursday 08/28

Friday 08/29

Saturday 08/30

Sunday 08/31

Monday 09/01

Tuesday 09/02

Wednesday 09/03

Thursday 09/04

Friday 09/05

Saturday 09/06

The cheapest time to travel from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $7, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $7.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh, with $7. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $7.

How to save money travelling from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh

These are the most booked bus companies between Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh from our users.

Brightbus from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh

Here you will find the key facts about the Brightbus bus route Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh:

Cheapest Price	$7
Fastest Bus	0h 17m
Earliest Bus	3:30 AM
Last Bus	9:00 AM
Daily Connections	38 Ø
Found on	8/11/2025

All bus stations and stops in Edinburgh Airport and Edinburgh

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Edinburgh Airport and Edinburgh.

Edinburgh Airport

175 Jubilee Rd

Edinburgh Airport - Hotel Bus Station

Central bus station

Multrees Walk 13-14

St Andrew Square

St Andrew's House Station

Edinburgh St Andrew's House Edinburgh St Andrew's House

Edingburgh - Queensferry Street

N St David St

Service and Comfort on the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh? Or which bus companies serve the route Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh bus

How much does a Edinburgh Airport Edinburgh bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $7 and takes 0h 23m to reach Edinburgh. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $7 and $11. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Edinburgh.

On average, how many connections are available from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh each day?

Every day, the Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh bus route is served by approximately 47 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh take?

The fastest shuttle from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh is offered by Brightbus and takes 0h 17m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $7. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first shuttle from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus arriving in Edinburgh from Edinburgh Airport starts at 12:05 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last shuttle from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh?

The latest bus trip departing from Edinburgh Airport for Edinburgh starts at 9:00 AM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Edinburgh Airport Edinburgh route?

When traveling by shuttle from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh, passengers can travel with Brightbus and megabus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Airport and Edinburgh?

You can check all the direct connections between Edinburgh Airport and Edinburgh by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Brightbus and megabus.

What can I take with me on the Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Edinburgh Airport Edinburgh bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a shuttle that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Edinburgh Airport Edinburgh bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the shuttle from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Edinburgh Airport and to Edinburgh

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Edinburgh Airport and to Edinburgh. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!