Travelling to the UK

Edinburgh is a well-connected city with convenient travel links to international, European and UK locations. 

Travelling from overseas

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) receives direct flights from most major cities in Europe and a range of destinations worldwide. It is also accessible from more than 20 UK airports. 

The airport is about 12km from the city centre. You can get to and from the airport using frequent airport bus or tram services, or by taxi. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes.

Connections to the rest of the UK

Edinburgh has excellent travel links - whether you’re travelling from another UK airport or just looking to explore. 

London is just four hours away by train, while a two-hour trip north puts you at the heart of the Scottish Highlands. There are great rail links to other cities too. Glasgow is around 45 minutes away and Newcastle, Manchester, and Aberdeen are a 2 to 3 hour journey.  

Getting around Edinburgh

There are lots of ways to get around the city. Edinburgh is compact, so it’s possible to reach a lot of areas on foot.  

It’s also one of the UK’s greenest cities with an extensive cycle route network plus reliable bus and tram services. 

You can find out more about travel in the city on the transport pages of the website.

Transport options in Edinburgh