Quick answer
From Edinburgh Airport, the most popular transfers are to Edinburgh city centre (25–40 minutes, £48 fixed), Glasgow (about 1 hour, £98), Stirling (about 40 minutes), Dundee (about 1 hour) and St Andrews (about 1 hour 15 minutes). We also drive to Perthshire, the Highlands and Scotland’s ski resorts, with one fixed quote before you book.
Journey times at a glance
| From Edinburgh Airport to | By car | RTransfer price |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh city centre | 25–40 min | £48 |
| Stirling | About 40 min | Fixed quote |
| Glasgow | About 1 hour | £98 |
| Dundee | About 1 hour | Fixed quote |
| St Andrews | About 1 hr 15 min | Fixed quote |
| Glenshee ski centre | About 2 hours | Fixed quote |
| Aviemore (CairnGorm) | About 2 hrs 45 min | Fixed quote |
Prices per vehicle, saloon car, one way. Times are typical and longer in heavy traffic or snow.
Edinburgh city centre
The airport is about 8 miles west of the centre. Most hotels in the Old Town, New Town, West End and Leith are 25 to 40 minutes away by car. A pre-booked transfer goes straight to your door, which matters in the Old Town, where tram and bus stops can be a steep walk from your accommodation.
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Glasgow
Glasgow is about 45 miles away along the M8, roughly an hour by car. The Citylink AIR 900 coach is the direct public option; a private car takes you to any address in the city at a fixed £98.
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St Andrews and Fife
St Andrews has no railway station, so public transport means two or three changes and 2 to 2½ hours. By car it is about 1 hour 15 minutes, which is why it is our most requested student and golf route.
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Dundee and Stirling
Dundee is about an hour by car, or 80 to 90 minutes by direct coach. Stirling is one of the quickest runs at about 40 minutes, with Citylink coaches serving the university campus.
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Perthshire, the Highlands and day trips
Perthshire's towns and castles, Christmas markets around Scotland, whisky distilleries and the Highlands are all within a day's drive. We quote one fixed price for the car, and on tours your driver waits while you explore.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is a taxi from Edinburgh Airport to St Andrews?
About 1 hour 15 minutes by car. By public transport it usually takes 2 to 2½ hours with two or three changes.
How much is a taxi from Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow?
With RTransfer it is a fixed £98 one way per car, or £176.40 return booked together.
Can I get a taxi from Edinburgh Airport to the Highlands?
Yes. We drive to Perthshire, Aviemore, Fort William and beyond, with one fixed quote before you book.