The back story 1
The tram, the buses, Waverley and the Sleeper.
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The back story
Edinburgh by tram, bus and train
The tram from the airport to Newhaven, Lothian’s buses, Waverley’s trains to London and the Highlands, and the Caledonian Sleeper.
13 of the best · Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh by Tram, Bus and Train
The tram from the airport to Newhaven, Airlink 100, Lothian’s buses, Waverley’s trains to London and the Highlands, the Caledonian Sleeper and Ember’s electric coaches.
Our 13 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Three we return to, chosen by people who know Edinburgh’s closes, crescents and quaysides.
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The back story
Edinburgh by tram, bus and train
The tram from the airport to Newhaven, Lothian’s buses, Waverley’s trains to London and the Highlands, and the Caledonian Sleeper.
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Airport to Newhaven
Edinburgh Trams
The tram from the airport to Newhaven, every 7 minutes at the busiest times: £2.40 in the city zone.
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The full list: Getting Around, A–Z
Neighbourhood
From the airport 2
Arriving.
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Lothian Buses
Airlink 100
Lothian’s express bus between the airport and Waverley Bridge; £6.00 adult single.
In the city 3
Tram and buses.
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Airport to Newhaven
Edinburgh Trams
The tram from the airport to Newhaven, every 7 minutes at the busiest times: £2.40 in the city zone.
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Over 70 services
Lothian Buses
The city’s buses, day and night, with contactless “Tap Tap Cap” fares.
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All operators
Traveline Scotland
The journey planner for buses, trams, trains and ferries across Scotland.
Trains 6
Waverley and beyond.
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Across Scotland
ScotRail
Scotland’s trains: Glasgow, Stirling, Perth, Inverness, Aberdeen, the Borders Railway and North Berwick.
Coaches 1
Electric coaches north.
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Dundee, Glasgow, the Highlands
Ember
Electric coaches from Edinburgh and the airport to Dundee, Glasgow, Stirling, Aberdeen, Fort William and Inverness.
