How to get to Edinburgh from Airdrie

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Compare coach and train for Airdrie to Edinburgh

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Airdrie to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £17.

Distance: 50 km

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from Airdrie to Edinburgh

How to get to Edinburgh from Airdrie by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Airdrie to Edinburgh is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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06:380h56
Airdrie
07:34Edinburgh
£41One-way
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06:380h56
Airdrie
07:34Edinburgh
£41One-way
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FlixBus
06:380h56
Airdrie
07:34Edinburgh
£41One-way
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14:541h04
Airdrie
15:58Edinburgh
£41One-way
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FAQs: Airdrie to Edinburgh

Travel to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Airdrie to Edinburgh.

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You can go from Airdrie to Edinburgh by train.

The cheapest way to travel from Airdrie to Edinburgh is a train with an average price of £16.

The fastest way to travel from Airdrie to Edinburgh is by train with an average journey time of 44 min.

The Airdrie to Edinburgh distance is approximately 30 miles.

The average frequency per day from Airdrie to Edinburgh is:

  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Edinburgh from Airdrie as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Airdrie to Edinburgh:

  • Trains from Airdrie to Edinburgh most often leave from Airdrie and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley.

Let Omio help you find the best company to travel with between Airdrie and Edinburgh:

  • You can go to Edinburgh from Airdrie by train with ScotRail. You'll see cheap train tickets for £16 with ScotRail from Airdrie to Edinburgh on Omio.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Airdrie to Edinburgh:

  • Direct trains with with 7 direct trains per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Edinburgh as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Airdrie to Edinburgh.

Looking to extend your trip from Airdrie to Edinburgh? Many Omio customers who go from Airdrie to Edinburgh usually extend their holiday to explore other popular destinations like London, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester or Aberdeen. If you're looking to explore London, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester or Aberdeen from Edinburgh, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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