How long is taxi from Edinburgh Airport to city centre?

Just a 20 minute drive from the city centre, and with easy access to some of Scotland's major motorways, Edinburgh Airport is easily accessible by taxi. If you're arriving at the airport, find a taxi or a private hire vehicle in our East Terminus facility located just across the plaza from the main terminal.



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An end-to-end journey between the airport and Newhaven takes 54-minutes, while journeys between the airport and the city centre take 30-minutes. Tram stops can be found in the following locations: Edinburgh Airport. Ingliston Park & Ride.

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Taxi. A taxi can be a good option for passengers staying near the airport or for a large group. The black taxis (cabs) in Edinburgh accept up to 5 passengers and the price to the city centre is between £ 25 ( US$ 30.80) and £ 40 ( US$ 49.30).

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Booking and operation The rank is operated by Capital Cars, who provide both black cabs and private hires. You can make a booking ahead of time or when you arrive at the rank,. A booking will be taken when using a private hire to ensure compliance with the City of Edinburgh Council's licensing rules.

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Taking a taxi is the most stress-free way of travelling from Edinburgh airport to the city centre. This can be especially useful if you are with a large group of people. You can pre-book an Edinburgh airport taxi here.

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Some taxis in Edinburgh now accept card payments. To find out if they do, you can look for a sign on the taxi's window or you can simply ask your driver. Tipping in Edinburgh is not a requirement, and is not very frequent, however, you can always round up the final price.

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A taxi can be a good option for passengers staying near the airport or for a large group. The black taxis (cabs) in Edinburgh accept up to 5 passengers and the price to the city centre is between £ 25 ( US$ 30.80) and £ 40 ( US$ 49.30).

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The airport is located approximately 8 miles away from the city centre and only has one terminal, but despite this is one of the busiest airports in the UK. With over 12 million passengers a year, Edinburgh Airport is Scotland's most important international airport and one of the busiest airports of the United Kingdom.

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Taxi. A taxi can be a good option for passengers staying near the airport or for a large group. The black taxis (cabs) in Edinburgh accept up to 5 passengers and the price to the city centre is between £ 25 ( US$ 30.80) and £ 40 ( US$ 49.30).

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There is a direct tram service that runs from Edinburgh airport to the city centre during the day time. There's also a shuttle bus between Edinburgh and the airport that operates 24 hours a day.

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You can find taxis in the designated 'Drop-off / Pick-up zone' in the multistory carpark directly outside the terminal building at the airport. This area is signposted clearly from the terminal building. Taxi prices vary and will cost more than the bus or tram, usually around £25.

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Some taxis in Edinburgh now accept card payments. To find out if they do, you can look for a sign on the taxi's window or you can simply ask your driver. Tipping in Edinburgh is not a requirement, and is not very frequent, however, you can always round up the final price.

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It is very easy to get one of Edinburgh's black taxis as they can be hailed in the street, ordered on the phone (extra 80p charge) or picked up at one of the many central ranks. There are also many private taxi companies that can be booked directly on their online websites or even through their mobile applications.

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We recommend that you arrive at least two hours before your flight is due to leave.

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When you're traveling within the United States, we make the suggestion to arrive at the airport at least 2 hours prior to departure. For most airports, you must be checked in at least 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time (airports requiring additional time are listed below, Go to footer note).

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When using Local Cab, you can pre-book a trip with a local private-hire vehicle operator in Edinburgh. You can request a trip at any time, view an estimated price range for your trip, and pay without using cash.

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It is very easy to get one of Edinburgh's black taxis as they can be hailed in the street, ordered on the phone (extra 80p charge) or picked up at one of the many central ranks. There are also many private taxi companies that can be booked directly on their online websites or even through their mobile applications.

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