Edinburgh Airport is about 25 minutes by car from Twin Lions, a west Edinburgh hotel. Taxis and cars travel directly toward the hotel, while the tram serves several west Edinburgh stops but does not stop at the hotel.
- Tram frequency: every 7 minutes during the daytime, and every 10 minutes in the early morning and evenings.
- Tram ticket: buy before boarding, validate a smart card, or tap on at the platform.
- Parking: private guest parking is available.
Journey options from Edinburgh Airport
From Edinburgh Airport, you can take a taxi, drive, or use the tram network. The tram serves several west Edinburgh stops, including Murrayfield Stadium and Haymarket, but not the hotel.
For a door-to-door arrival, airport taxis wait in the designated Drop-off / Pick-up zone in the multi-storey car park directly outside the terminal. You can also pre-book a taxi to meet you there, according to the University of Edinburgh travel page.
Taxi and car journeys to the hotel
A taxi offers a direct road journey from the airport, while driving gives you the option of using the hotel’s guest parking.
Airport taxis are in the designated pick-up zone in the multi-storey car park outside the terminal; pre-booked taxis can meet passengers there too.
If you plan to drive, the hotel states that it offers private parking for guests. Ask directly about the parking price and whether you need to reserve a space.
Tram and bus connections
The tram runs between Edinburgh Airport and Newhaven, with stops including Ingliston Park & Ride, Edinburgh Gateway, Edinburgh Park Station, Murrayfield Stadium and Haymarket. You can use it for a city connection, then arrange onward transport to the hotel.
Edinburgh Trams says services run every 7 minutes during the daytime and every 10 minutes in the early morning and evenings. Buy a ticket before boarding, validate a smart card, or tap on with a contactless card or device at the platform. If you tap on but do not tap off, the operator charges a single Airport fare.
For a tram ride linked with local sightseeing, Murrayfield Stadium travel and match-day planning may help you plan a stop along the route. Service details and operating times can change, so check the official site before you go: Edinburgh Trams is the operator for the airport tram.
Driving and parking
Driving connects the airport and the hotel by road, and private parking is available for guests. The hotel does not publish a parking price or say whether spaces must be reserved in advance, so contact it to confirm those details before setting out.
If you are weighing a car against public transport for the rest of your stay, ways to get around Edinburgh from the west side covers the wider city journey.
Choosing an option for your arrival
Choose a taxi if you want a direct trip from the terminal, or the tram if you are happy to connect onward from one of its stops.
If you are driving, check parking arrangements with the hotel before you arrive. For a late or early landing, compare your arrival time with the tram’s service pattern and arrange a taxi if the tram does not suit.
FAQs
Where do you find a taxi at Edinburgh Airport?
Use the designated Drop-off / Pick-up zone in the multi-storey car park directly outside the terminal. Taxis can also be pre-booked to meet passengers there.
How often does the airport tram run?
Trams run every 7 minutes during the daytime and every 10 minutes in the early morning and evenings.
Can you pay for the tram at the platform?
Yes. You can tap on with a contactless card or device at the platform, or use a ticket bought before boarding or a validated smart card.
Is private guest parking available?
Yes, private parking is available for guests. Contact the hotel to confirm the price and whether you need to reserve.