Quick answer
Most towns around Edinburgh are within an hour of the airport by car: Linlithgow about 20 minutes, Dunfermline 22 to 30 minutes, Leith 30 to 35 minutes, Kirkcaldy about 34 minutes, Perth about 46 minutes, North Berwick and Gleneagles about an hour. RTransfer drives to all of them at one fixed price per car, with flight tracking, meet and greet and 60 minutes' free waiting. Leith addresses within 3 miles of Waverley are the £48 city fare.
Journey times at a glance
| From Edinburgh Airport to | By car |
|---|---|
| Linlithgow | 16–20 min |
| Dunfermline | 22–30 min |
| Musselburgh | About 22 min (light traffic) |
| Leith | 30–35 min |
| Kirkcaldy | About 34 min |
| Perth | About 46 min |
| North Berwick | 45 min – 1 hr |
| Gleneagles | About 1 hr |
Typical times; longer at rush hour. Prices per vehicle: one fixed quote before you book, saloon minimum £48.
Leith, Portobello and Musselburgh
Edinburgh's waterfront and seaside. The tram reaches Leith directly; Portobello and Musselburgh need a change in town, while a car takes the bypass.
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East Lothian and the golf coast
North Berwick and Muirfield are about 35 miles away, with room for golf bags in our estates, people carriers and V-Class.
How do I get from Edinburgh Airport to North Berwick?
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West Lothian and Falkirk
Linlithgow Palace is one of the shortest runs from the airport; The Kelpies and Falkirk are a little further and make an easy day trip with a driver.
How do I get from Edinburgh Airport to Linlithgow, Falkirk or The Kelpies?
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Fife and Perthshire
Over the Forth to Dunfermline and Kirkcaldy, north to Perth and Gleneagles, and on to St Andrews and the Highlands.
How do I get from Edinburgh Airport to Dunfermline or Kirkcaldy?
Edinburgh Airport to Fife: Dunfermline is about 15.5 miles and Kirkcaldy about 22 miles away. Bus and private transfer times compared, fixed prices per car.
DestinationsHow do I get from Edinburgh Airport to Gleneagles or Perth?
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Frequently asked questions
Do you drive from Edinburgh Airport to towns outside Edinburgh?
Yes. RTransfer drives to Leith, the Lothians, Fife, Perthshire and anywhere in Scotland, with one fixed price per car quoted before you book.
How much is a transfer from Edinburgh Airport to a town near Edinburgh?
Each route gets a fixed quote per car; the minimum fare is £48 in a saloon, and returns booked together save 10%.
Which towns are within 30 minutes of Edinburgh Airport?
Linlithgow (about 16 to 20 minutes), Dunfermline (22 to 30 minutes) and Musselburgh (about 22 minutes in light traffic).