How much is the bus from Edinburgh airport to city Centre?

How much is the bus from Edinburgh airport to city Centre?

The Airlink bus (service 100) runs between the airport and the city centre, reaching Waverley Bridge railway station in 25 minutes. A single adult ticket costs £ 4.50 ( US$ 6) and an open return is £ 7.50 ( US$ 10.10). A child ticket is £ 2 ( US$ 2.70) for a single and £ 3 ( US$ 4) for a return.

Are buses free in Edinburgh?

Edinburgh bus passengers under age of 22 now travel for free across the country. Edinburgh residents under the age of 22 will be able to travel for free on buses across the country from the end of January the Scottish Government has announced.

How do I get from Edinburgh Airport to the city Centre?

Hop on the tram Trams are one of the easiest ways to get to and from the airport with fast and frequent services to the city centre. Trams depart every 7 minutes (07:00 – 19:00) and every 15 minutes out-with these hours, with an end-to-end journey of just 30 minutes.

Where does the airport bus leave from in Edinburgh?

Edinburgh Airport is very well connected with the city centre by three bus lines operated by Lothian Buses company. Airlink 100: shuttles which are so frequent that you won’t wait more than 10 minutes to get on the bus. Airlink buses depart from Domestic Arrivals at Edinburgh Airport to Waverley Bridge in the city.

Can you pay by card on Edinburgh Airport bus?

Travelling to the airport by bus couldn’t be easier, with direct links to Edinburgh city, the rest of Scotland and Northern England. You can find all of our bus stops right outside the terminal. Other bus routes and companies will accept either online bookings or payment on board using cash or contactless card payment.

How much is a taxi from Edinburgh Airport to city?

From Edinburgh Airport, a cab to the city centre takes about 20 minutes and costs about £20. Airlink runs a shuttle to Waverley Steps that takes 30 minutes and costs £3.50 one-way or £6.00 return. Return tickets are available at a small discount here.

Are buses in Scotland free?

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed the introduction of free fares for anyone under the age of 22 in Scotland. Around 930,000 people will be eligible for the scheme. Around a third of the population are already entitled to free bus travel through schemes for older and disabled people.

Is bus travel free in Scotland?

Scots over the age of 60 or with a disability are already eligible for free bus travel in Scotland. Anyone who meets the eligibility criteria must apply for a National Entitlement Card and should contact the local authority for details of the application process in their area.

Can I use bus pass on Edinburgh Airport bus?

Airlink – Edinburgh airport to the city centre A return adult ticket is £7.50. Tickets can be bought on board the bus. Contactless, Lothian Buses Ridacards and Scottish National Concession passes can be used on Airlink.

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Can u pay contactless on bus?

Contactless is a simple and secure way to pay for bus travel without needing cash. Look for the contactless symbol on your credit, debit or pre-paid cards. Most new cards are issued with this feature, however, if you’re not sure whether your card is contactless enabled please check with your bank or card issuer.

How does contactless work on a bus?

Look for the contactless symbol on your credit or debit card to see if your card is contactless enabled. Then, board a bus with the contactless symbol and instead of paying with cash, simply tap your card or contactless-enabled device onto the reader and wait for the beep.

What is the first stop on the 100 bus in Edinburgh?

The first stop of the 100 bus route is South St David Street, Edinburgh and the last stop is Airport, Edinburgh Airport. 100 (Edinburgh Airport) is operational during everyday. Additional information: 100 has 11 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 minutes.

How long is the bus ride from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh Airport?

(Lothian Buses) The first stop of the 100 bus route is South St David Street, Edinburgh and the last stop is Airport, Edinburgh Airport. 100 (Edinburgh Airport) is operational during everyday. Additional information: 100 has 11 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 minutes.

What are the new changes to the Airlink 100 timetable?

From Sunday 13 June, Lothian’s Airlink 100 timetable will be revised to reintroduce night time journeys between the city centre and Edinburgh Airport, with increased frequency on day time services. Night time services will operate as follows: From Edinburgh Airport at 01:00, 01:30, 02:00, 02:30, 03:00, 03:30 and 04:00.

What are the hours of operation of 100 bus?

100 bus operates 24 hours, 7 days a week. Day Operating Hours Monday 24 hours Tuesday 24 hours Wednesday 24 hours Thursday 24 hours Friday 24 hours Saturday 24 hours Sunday 24 hours View full timetable 100 bus Route Map 100 Timetable and Stops