Edinburgh Airport Trains

Edinburgh Airport Trains

Cheap Train Tickets to and from Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh Airport Trains

Edinburgh Airport is one of Scotland's largest airports, located approximately eight miles west of the city centre 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 centre, 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.

Edinburgh Airport 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 might need 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 trains per day travelling from Edinburgh Airport to city centre, with ticket prices starting from £4.20 when booked in advance.

Travellers from Glasgow Central, Inverness, Markinch and more can also enjoy direct train services to Edinburgh Waverley Station.
RouteAverage Duration
Departures
(First Train)
Departures
(Last Train)
Price
Edinburgh Gateway to Edinburgh (Waverley)17m00:1223:55from US$5.46
Edinburgh (Waverley) to Edinburgh Gateway14m06:0023:56from US$5.46

Edinburgh Airport Map

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?

    Book on {Trip.com} and enjoy affordable train tickets from Edinburgh city center (Edinburgh Waverley Station) to the airport (Edinburgh Gateway Station).
*The prices shown in the table above are the lowest fares available within the next seven days and do not represent further discounted split ticket options. Ticket prices vary based on time of day, route, and class.