Edinburgh Airport Shuttles Guide

Edinburgh3 optionsUpdated 2026-07-13

Shuttle and transfer services running to and from Edinburgh Airport. Edinburgh Airport gives you a small but useful choice of shuttle services, three in total. Check out the list below to find the best option for you, and remember to confirm the details directly with the service provider before travelling.

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Bright Bus Tours

Bright Bus Tours operates the Bright Bus Airport Express, a frequent direct service linking Edinburgh Airport with the city centre. Buses serve key central stops including Edinburgh Zoo, Murrayfield, Haymarket, Shandwick Place, Princes Street, Waverley Bridge and Waterloo Place, providing convenient connections to rail and Bright Bus hop-on/hop-off tours. Vehicles are accessible and designed for airport transfers with ample luggage space.

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Bright Bus Airport Express

Details

Direct airport shuttle between Edinburgh Airport and central Edinburgh with convenient city stops for onward connections. Key calling points include Edinburgh Zoo and Murrayfield, rail interchanges at Haymarket and Waverley, and central locations at Shandwick Place, Princes Street and Waterloo Place. Accessible vehicles with luggage space operate frequently for fast, reliable transfers.

Stops
Edinburgh AirportEdinburgh ZooMurrayfield StadiumHaymarket StationShandwick PlacePrinces Street (West)Princes Street (East)Waverley BridgeWaterloo Place
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Citylink

Citylink operates scheduled coach services linking Edinburgh Airport (EDI) with Glasgow, Livingston and central Scotland destinations including Stirling and Dunblane. Services are direct to the terminal and use modern long‑distance coaches with generous luggage capacity, extra legroom and reclining seats, designed for airport transfers and regional journeys. Routes and stops are detailed on the Citylink website with live timetable and service update information.

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AIR Glasgow | Edinburgh Airport

Details

Citylink AIR is the dedicated direct service linking Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and Edinburgh Airport with intermediate motorway stops. Coaches run day and night and are equipped for air travellers, serving Newbridge East, Harthill Services, Maxim Park and Baillieston before reaching Glasgow city centre.

Stops
Edinburgh AirportNewbridge EastHarthill ServicesMaxim ParkBailliestonGlasgow Buchanan Bus Station

902 Glasgow | Livingston | Edinburgh Airport

Details

Service 902 provides direct connections between Edinburgh Airport, Livingston and Glasgow, also serving local communities en route. Key stops include Broxburn, Uphall, Livingston, Heartlands, Harthill (Village), Chapelhall, Airdrie, Coatbridge and Bargeddie before arriving at Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station.

Stops
Edinburgh AirportBroxburnUphallLivingstonHeartlandsHarthill VillageChapelhallAirdrieCoatbridgeBargeddieGlasgow Buchanan Bus Station

909 Edinburgh | Edinburgh Airport | Stirling | Dunblane

Details

Service 909 links Edinburgh Airport with central Scotland, continuing to Stirling and Dunblane. It’s a direct airport-serving coach designed for regional travel with luggage space and comfortable seating, providing a convenient link between the terminal and Stirling and Dunblane.

Stops
Edinburgh AirportStirlingDunblane
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AlpLine

AlpLine offers pre-booked private and shared transfers linking Edinburgh Airport (EDI) with nearby towns in Scotland. Services operate on demand and provide door-to-door or nearest suitable pickup/drop-off within the destination area. Current routes include Kirkliston, Linlithgow, Alexandria (G83), and Menstrie (FK11). Book online to receive an instant quote and arrange direct transport between the airport and your accommodation.

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Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkliston

Details

Pre-booked private and shared transfers directly connecting Edinburgh Airport (EDI) with Kirkliston. Service is door-to-door or nearest suitable point within Kirkliston, suitable for hotel and residential addresses. Operates both directions with online quote and booking.

Stops
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)Kirkliston

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Linlithgow

Details

Direct airport transfer service offering private and shared options between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Linlithgow. Door-to-door or nearest suitable stop within Linlithgow, available in both directions via advance online booking.

Stops
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)Linlithgow

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Alexandria (Glasgow G83)

Details

Pre-booked private and shared transfers linking Edinburgh Airport (EDI) with Alexandria (Glasgow G83). Provides door-to-door or nearest suitable pickup/drop-off across the Alexandria area. Operates in both directions with online quote and booking.

Stops
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)Alexandria (G83)

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Menstrie (FK11)

Details

Direct private and shared shuttle transfers between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Menstrie (FK11). Door-to-door or nearest suitable drop-off/pick-up within Menstrie, bookable online for travel in both directions.

Stops
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)Menstrie (FK11)

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Edinburgh Airport have shuttle services?

Yes, Edinburgh Airport has 3 shuttle services available: • Bright Bus Tours • Citylink • AlpLine

Which shuttle services operate from Edinburgh Airport?

Shuttle services operating from Edinburgh Airport include: Bright Bus Tours, Citylink, AlpLine.

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