getting the Metro [tram] at EDI into city centre
Mar 2, 2015, 3:33 am
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getting the Metro [tram] at EDI into city centre
Has anyone travelled into Edinburgh town centre from the Airport using the Metro service? If so, how easy, reliant, frequent and convenient is it to get into town and also back to the airport from the city centre?
The prices seem really good - far, far cheaper than an airport taxi which is what I usually take.
The prices seem really good - far, far cheaper than an airport taxi which is what I usually take.
Mar 2, 2015, 3:47 am
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Do you mean the tram? It is very easy - the station at the airport is a couple of minutes walk under cover from the terminal. They are every 10 minutes for most of the day. How convenient it is in the city centre depends on where exactly you are going.
This thread has more discussion about it.
This thread has more discussion about it.
Mar 2, 2015, 3:52 am
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The Airlink bus is apparently faster and if you sit on the top deck you have a great view of the castle and the Pentlands beyond the Murrayfield temple of dreams shame
Mar 2, 2015, 3:54 am
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I have used the tram a few times---last time there was no ticket inspections at all there or back
everytime I have used it it has been fairly busy
compared to the 100 bus I find the tram quite slow
the tram is just slightly more expensive than the bus
everytime I have used it it has been fairly busy
compared to the 100 bus I find the tram quite slow
the tram is just slightly more expensive than the bus
Mar 2, 2015, 4:06 am
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100 Bus
I go to Edinburgh a lot,the 100 bus is a lot faster,and it goes a direct route,the tram goes off the beaten track,and is a boring ride,unless you like trams.The bus drops you off outside Waverley station,the tram does not.
Mar 2, 2015, 4:16 am
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Apologies everyone, yes, I was referring to the tram. I need to get to York Place in Edinburgh so I looked at the tram map and the airport is the first stop and York Place is the last stop.
I'll look into the 100 Bus too - is there space for luggage in board that bus and how close will is get to York Place? Is the the same as the Airlink bus mentioned by aflan85?
I'll look into the 100 Bus too - is there space for luggage in board that bus and how close will is get to York Place? Is the the same as the Airlink bus mentioned by aflan85?
Mar 2, 2015, 4:26 am
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Apologies everyone, yes, I was referring to the tram. I need to get to York Place in Edinburgh so I looked at the tram map and the airport is the first stop and York Place is the last stop.
I'll look into the 100 Bus too - is there space for luggage in board that bus and how close will is get to York Place? Is the the same as the Airlink bus mentioned by aflan85?
I'll look into the 100 Bus too - is there space for luggage in board that bus and how close will is get to York Place? Is the the same as the Airlink bus mentioned by aflan85?
It terminates at Waverley Bridge so not at York Place.
If you need to be at York Place I would take the tram and save a walk. The tram has huge luggage racks.
Mar 2, 2015, 4:26 am
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Yep it's the same thing, the full name is the Airlink 100. The bus terminates at Waverley Bridge, from where York Place is a five minute stroll across Princes Street and through St Andrew Square.
Mar 2, 2015, 4:30 am
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both tram and bus have ample luggage storage
although I would normally suggest the bus over the tram if it is York place you want to reach then I would opt for the tram
although I would normally suggest the bus over the tram if it is York place you want to reach then I would opt for the tram