Edinburgh Airport Trains
Cheap Train Tickets to and From Edinburgh Airport
Edinburgh Airport is one of Scotland's largest airports, located approximately eight miles west of the city center of Edinburgh. The nearest station to the airport, Edinburgh Gateway Station, is just an eight-minute tram ride away from the entrance of the airport. This station offers direct connections to the city center, including Edinburgh Waverley Station, with train journeys taking around 15 minutes.
On this page, we provide information on the trains to and from Edinburgh Airport, as well as the first and last trains between Edinburgh Gateway Station and Edinburgh Waverley Station. Once you arrive at these stations, you can board other trains to travel to various cities across the UK, including Inverness, Durham, Pitlochry, Dundee, among others. The train services to and from Edinburgh Airport are primarily provided by ScotRail trains.
Trains to Edinburgh Airport
There are direct trains to Edinburgh Waverley (which is very close to the airport) from Glasgow, Inverness, and other major cities. Train links from other towns might require a transfer.
Trains From Edinburgh Airport
There are direct trains from Edinburgh Gateway Station to Dunfermline Town, Dundee, Perth and other major locations, although train links to other towns such as Newcastle may require a transfer.
Trains From Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh
Edinburgh Waverley Station is located on Princes Street in central Edinburgh, approximately seven miles away from the airport. The first train from Edinburgh Gateway (which is a short a tram journey from Edinburgh Airport) departs at 03:41, and the last train leaves at 00:22. There are usually 32 train per day traveling from Edinburgh Airport to city center, with ticket prices starting from £4.20 when booked in advance.
Travelers from Glasgow Central, Inverness, Markinch and more can also enjoy direct train services to Edinburgh Waverley Station.| Route | Average Duration | Departures (First Train) | Departures (Last Train) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Gateway to Edinburgh (Waverley) | 17m | 00:12 | 23:55 | From US$5.30 |
| Edinburgh (Waverley) to Edinburgh Gateway | 14m | 06:00 | 23:56 | From US$5.30 |
Edinburgh Airport Map
Buy Cheap Edinburgh Airport Train Tickets
Book in Advance
Advanced train tickets are typically the most cost-effective option for train travel. They are usually available for purchase 12 weeks before the travel date.
Group Travel
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Season Tickets
A weekly or monthly train pass which includes unlimited travel between two stations. It could help you save more than 1/3 on train fares.
Flexi Travel
8 days of unlimited travel between two stations within a 28-day period.
FAQs About Edinburgh Airport Trains
Which train station is closer to Edinburgh Airport?
The nearest station to the airport, Edinburgh Gateway Station, is just an eight minute tram ride away from the entrance of the airport. This station also offers direct connections to the city center, Edinburgh Waverley Station, with train journeys taking around 15 minutes.How far is the train station in Edinburgh from the airport?
The most convenient train station to access Edinburgh Airport is Edinburgh Gateway Station, which is around two miles away. A more popular, central and well-connected nearby station is Edinburgh Waverley, which is around seven miles away.How do I get to the airport from Edinburgh city center?
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