The most well connected City in Scotland, and outside of London and Manchester probably the UK.

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Airport

Edinburgh International Airport is located at Turnhouse approximately 9 kilometres west of the city centre. A direct and frequent Shuttle bus (Number #100 every 30 minutes, journey time 30 minutes) leaves the airport for the centre between the hours of 5.00am and Midnight at a cost of UK 3 pounds single and 5 pounds for a return ticket. A taxi to the City Centre will cost you approximately UK 15-20 pounds and take approximately the same time. 

Train

Trains into Edinburgh arrive at the Cities main Station known as Waverley Station which is situated at the eastern end of Princes street (Edinburgh's main street). This is right in the city centre.

Bus and Coach

The Bus and Coach terminus, located at St Andrews Square (5 minutes walk to Princes street) serves all local and intercity destinations

CITY TRANSPORT

The best way to explore Edinburgh is most definitely through the use of the excellent public transport system. A daily Ticket costs just UK 2.50 pounds and allows unlimited use of the “White and Maroon” Bus network. The network itself is extensive and covers not only the centre but almost certainly even the most out of the way places.

A Car isn't really recommended for exploring the centre, simply due to its compact nature a car is really not needed, the strict parking restrictions and the difficulties in parking (and associated high costs) really means we strongly advise where possible to use the Public Transport Network. Additionally, the main street, Princes Street, is closed to private vehicles during the hours of 7am to 8pm (allowing only Buses, Taxis and Cycles). 

Taxis are not cheap and you will be paying a minimum of UK 5 pounds for a short journey. However they are plenteous and easily available.

GLASGOW
 

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Airport

Most visitors will arrive at Glasgow International Airport, located ten kilometres southwest of the city at Abbotsinch. The Glasgow Airport Link bus takes you directly into the city centre (Buchanan Street) appriximately every 12 minutes, and taking less than half an hour. A Taxi will cost around UK 17 pounds.

Glasgow also another airport, Prestwick, located near Ayr 40 kilometres south of Glasgow, this also has a connecting bus service.

Train

Glasgow's Central Station. near Argylle street is the arrival point for all trains into the city. Trains to Edinburgh are fast and frequent, taking approximately 60 minutes.

Bus and Coach

Buchanan Street bus station servers all regional and intercity areas.

CITY TRANSPORT

The Underground or Subway is often called the “Clockwork Orange” and is open 6.30am-11pm Mon-Sat and 11am-5.30pm Sunday with a day ticket costing UKP 1.90 pounds.

Glasgow has a wide variety of Bus companies, with disparate destinations. It is best once arriving to pick up the various local timetables as the multitude of companies and routes even confuses the local population.

Taxis's are of course plentiful but not cheap. Expect to pay UKP 4-5 pounds for a short journey, and around UKP 9-10 for a three mile journey.