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All trains from Edinburgh to Edinburgh Gateway are operated by ScotRail. Trams and shuttle buses also run from Haymarket to Edinburgh Gateway station. If your station doesn’t have a direct train to Edinburgh Gateway or stations on the tram line, you can change trains at Edinburgh Waverley. Other cities with direct rail links to Edinburgh include London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, and Newcastle.
Follow this guide to plan your journey by rail to the most convenient train station for Edinburgh Airport and ensure a smooth transfer to the tram.
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| Train Routes | Duration | Operator | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Gateway to Edinburgh | 14m | ScotRail | Buy from €5.09 |
| Edinburgh Gateway to Perth | 2h | ScotRail | Buy from €5.79 |
| Edinburgh Gateway to Dundee | 1h 20m | CrossCountry | Buy from €5.79 |
| Edinburgh Gateway to Haymarket | 9m | ScotRail | Buy from €5.09 |
Recommended train station for Edinburgh Airport
Edinburgh Airport is a stop on the tram operated by Edinburgh Trams. Four stops on the tram line have interchanges with railway stations: St Andrew Square (for Edinburgh Waverley), Haymarket, Edinburgh Park, and Edinburgh Gateway.
The closest train station to Edinburgh Airport is Edinburgh Gateway station. All trams are scheduled to call at Edinburgh Gateway and arrive at the entrance of Edinburgh Airport in roughly eight minutes.
To save time on your trip to the airport, we recommend covering most of the tram stops by rail. For instance, the journey from Edinburgh Waverley to Edinburgh Gateway is about half an hour on the tram, whereas trains take no longer than 13 minutes. It is also easier to change for another train at Waverley if you’re coming into Edinburgh from another rail station.
Edinburgh Gateway to Edinburgh Airport
There are direct services from various tram stops across Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport. The tram ride from Edinburgh Gateway to Edinburgh Airport takes only eight minutes. Trams run up to every seven minutes between 05:20 and 23:56, and an Adult Airport Single costs about £7.90. Be sure to buy tickets or tap your contactless payment device or smart card on the platforms before you board. A £10.00 “onboard fare” is charged to passengers who haven’t pre-purchased a ticket or validated their card or ticket before boarding.
Timetables are subject to change. We advise checking operators’ official websites or TrainPal for any changes to your journey and live train information.
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