Edinburgh public transport from Twin Lions Hotel means combining nearby buses with tram and rail connections at Haymarket. The hotel is about 14 minutes on foot from Balgreen station, while Edinburgh city centre is about 15 minutes away by car. For airport arrivals, Twin Lions Hotel is reachable by tram to Haymarket, followed by a walk, bus or taxi.
- Gorgie Road and Dalry Road bus stops are a few minutes’ walk from the hotel.
- Haymarket is at the west end of the city centre and connects with trams and trains.
- Edinburgh Trams says services run every 7 minutes during daytime and every 10 minutes in the early morning and evenings.
- An adult City Zone tram single is £2.40; a day return is £4.60.
Getting oriented in west Edinburgh
West Edinburgh has bus connections around Gorgie and Dalry, with Haymarket as a key interchange for trams and trains. Ardmillan is a mainly residential suburb, and the hotel says bus stops on Gorgie Road or Dalry Road are a few minutes’ walk away.
The hotel names Lothian Buses routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 25, 33 and 44 for the West End and Gorgie area. Routes and services can change, so check the official site before you go.
Balgreen and nearby stops
Balgreen station is about a 14-minute walk from Twin Lions Hotel, or about 3 minutes by car. Murrayfield Stadium station is about 20 minutes on foot or 6 minutes by car, while Saughton station is about 32 minutes on foot or 7 minutes by car.
For rail arrivals, the hotel advises travelling to Edinburgh Waverley and taking Lothian Bus routes 4, 25 or 44 toward Gorgie or Murrayfield. Get off near Dalry Road or Slateford Road, then continue to the hotel.
How do you get from Twin Lions Hotel to the city centre?
Edinburgh city centre is about 15 minutes by car from the hotel, or about 54 minutes on foot. For a tram connection, Haymarket is the stop to use when arriving from Edinburgh Airport; from Haymarket, the hotel estimates a 15–20-minute walk or a 5-minute bus or taxi ride.
Haymarket sits outside Haymarket railway station, at the west end of the city centre. The tram route includes stops at Murrayfield Stadium, Princes Street, St Andrew Square, Picardy Place, Foot of the Walk, Ocean Terminal and Newhaven between the airport and Newhaven.
If you’re planning time in the Old Town, the route from Twin Lions Hotel to Edinburgh Old Town and the Royal Mile can help you shape that part of your day.
Services run every 7 minutes during daytime, seven days a week, and every 10 minutes in the early morning and evenings. For a fuller day plan, you can combine the tram journey with this one-day Edinburgh itinerary.
Tickets, fares and travel passes
Buy a tram ticket or validate a smartcard before boarding. Edinburgh Trams also allows passengers to tap contactless cards or devices on at platforms. An adult City Zone single costs £2.40 for one City Zone journey and can be paid for using Tap On, Tap Off; an adult City Zone day return costs £4.60.
If you buy a ticket from a tram-stop machine, use it to board within 30 minutes. Edinburgh Trams advises checking service updates through its listed channels or the Bus & Tram app before travelling. Ticket prices and service details can change, so check the official site before you go.
Walking, taxis and accessibility
Walking and driving times vary by destination: from the hotel, Murrayfield Stadium is about 16 minutes on foot or 6 minutes by car, and Tynecastle Park is about 29 minutes on foot or 8 minutes by car. The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art is about 26 minutes on foot or 11 minutes by car.
Haymarket station provides rail links to Glasgow and elsewhere in Scotland and the UK. National Rail describes all its platforms as step-free, with lifts and Passenger Assistance meeting points; accessible toilets and Changing Places toilets are also available.
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FAQs
Is there an Edinburgh metro or subway?
The transport connections covered here include Edinburgh’s tram network, buses and trains. Haymarket links the tram stop with the railway station.
How often do Edinburgh trams run?
Edinburgh Trams services run every 7 minutes during daytime and every 10 minutes in the early morning and evenings.
Can you use contactless payment on Edinburgh trams?
Yes. You can tap a contactless card or device on at a platform, or buy a ticket or validate a smartcard before boarding.