City in Scotland, United Kingdom
Getting around Edinburgh
How to get around Edinburgh
Edinburgh is walkable; Lothian buses and trams cover the rest. Taxis and Uber are fine for hills and late nights.
Ways to get around Edinburgh
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Lothian Buses | £2.20 single; £5.00 day ticket | Tap a card or use the Transport for Edinburgh app |
| Edinburgh Trams | £2.20 single; £5 day | Airport to city centre and Newhaven |
| Taxi | About £8–15 across town | Black cabs hail on the street |
Ride-hailing apps in Edinburgh
A 5 km ride costs about £8–15 ($10.6–19.8).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Uber | Most cars; also licensed black cabs in some cities |
| Bolt | Often cheaper than Uber; common in big cities |
| FREENOW | Black cab and minicab app |
- Black cabs hail on the street and are metered. Prices jump in August; pre-book on a busy festival night.
Arriving in Edinburgh
Edinburgh (EDI)
Tram to Princes Street about £7–8 single, about 35 min; Airlink 100 bus similar price; taxi £30–40, 20–30 min.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rare: hills, cobbles and narrow streets. Private e-scooters are illegal on roads; use buses and trams.
- Driving: on the left. Visitors may drive on a valid foreign licence for 12 months; carry an IDP if it isn't in English.
- Onward travel in United Kingdom: Trains link most cities quickly but walk-up fares are high; book Advance tickets or buy a Railcard. Coaches are cheaper and slower; the Highlands suit a car or tour.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Edinburgh?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber, Bolt, FREENOW.
What's the best way to get around Edinburgh?
Edinburgh is walkable; Lothian buses and trams cover the rest. Taxis and Uber are fine for hills and late nights.
How do I get from the airport to Edinburgh?
Tram to Princes Street about £7–8 single, about 35 min; Airlink 100 bus similar price; taxi £30–40, 20–30 min.
Is Edinburgh walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
- National Rail Enquiries
- Railcards
- National Express coaches
- Lothian Buses
- Edinburgh Trams
- Edinburgh Airport
- VisitScotland
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