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Edinburgh Trams One-Way Tickets: Edinburgh Airport to/from City

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Edinburgh tram at airport station for city transfer.
Edinburgh tram at airport station for city transfer.

Travel between Edinburgh Airport and any of 15 stops in Edinburgh, or vice versa, by direct tram in under an efficient 40 minutes.

Highlights

  • Get to or from Edinburgh Airport and the city centre on a comfortable tram ride, with a service that runs approximately every 7 mins.

  • Catch a tram throughout the day and reach your destination in just 35 minutes.

  • Enjoy free Wi-Fi, ample luggage space, wheelchair and bicycle access, and a pet-friendly policy.

  • Arrive at any of the 15 stops all located centrally like Scott Monument and the National Gallery of Scotland.

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cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Kristi L Charuk

Kristi

5/5

Apr, 2024

Using the Headout app was easy. The trams have WiFi, so there is no problem pulling up the tickets. The app also stores the tickets for you, just in case! The tram was easy to use, I would definitely recommend if you are traveling fro the airport to the city center.
karen thompson

Karen

5/5

Mar, 2024

Easy to book, great tram service in Edinburgh, on time, always one comes along every 7mins
Simona Ferrantini

Simona

5/5

Mar, 2024

Grace Whelan

Grace

4/5

Feb, 2024

David Bracken

David

5/5

Feb, 2024

Non-stop transfers to/from Edinburgh Airport

Whether you are arriving or departing from Edinburgh, you don’t want to waste time and energy on finding your way to or from the airport. With this one-way ticket, it's a speedy 35-minute tram ride to your endpoint. Don't worry about your luggage, as there is enough space for bulky bags. Feel free to take assistance from the knowledgeable English-speaking staff. When bored, stay connected with free Wi-Fi or read magazines provided onboard. With dedicated space for bicycles and wheelchairs, the tram caters to people with all needs. Pets are welcome as long as they are in appropriate boxes or cages.

Effortless transportation

Edinburgh's city centre is the perfect place to start or end your journey. Easily reach any part of the city from here, or continue your trip to other parts of Scotland, or beyond, with efficient rail, metro, and bus connectivity.

Schedule

** From Edinburgh Airport**

  • First tram: 6:20 am

  • Last tram: 11:24 pm

  • Frequency: every 7mins

From City Centre

  • First tram: 5:32am

  • Last tram: 11:32 pm

  • Frequency: every 7mins

Accessibility

  • The trams are wheelchair, pram/stroller, and bicycle accessible.

Additional information

  • Pets and guide dogs are allowed on board.
  • Your tickets will be emailed to you instantly.

  • These e-tickets can simply be downloaded on your phone as a PDF.

  • Skip the queues at the ticket machine and breeze straight through the gates by scanning your ticket on your phone.

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