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Edinburgh Trams Round-Trip 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.
Edinburgh tram at airport station for city transfer.

Get convenient and frequent round-trip transfers between Edinburgh Airport and city centre and reach your destination in under 40 mins.

Highlights

  • Board an air-conditioned tram and enjoy round-trip transfers in just 35mins from Edinburgh Airport to any of 15 stops like Edinburgh Castle, Melville Monument, and more.

  • Don’t worry about flight delays as the trams are scheduled every 7mins from early morning to late night.

  • Relax onboard with facilities like high-speed WiFi, ample storage space for your luggage, and magazines to keep you entertained.

  • Travel comfortably with extra legroom space and wheelchair-accessible areas, and get professional assistance from the expert staff onboard.

  • Stop by popular restaurants, shopping spaces, parks and more, which are just a short walk from these stops.

Inclusions

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

Maximizing convenience

Looking for high-speed hassle-free transfers between Edinburgh Airport and city centre? Your search ends here! Go for a smooth ride aboard an air-conditioned tram and arrive at your destination in 35 minutes. With the help of the English-speaking driver and staff, settle into your comfortable seats with extra legroom. Stay connected with friends and family through high-speed free WiFi and flip through the magazines for some light reads. The tram provides special accommodations for bulky luggage and bicycles and is accessible for wheelchair users. It also welcomes pets, provided they are placed in appropriate boxes or cages.

Arrival and boarding points

At Edinburgh Airport, you can easily access the tram stop near the exit of International Arrivals 2. You can commute easily to any part of the city and travel to other major areas of Scotland from the 15 stops, all are well-connected rail, bus, and metro lines.

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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