Bus 17 to LeithorBus 18 to the Royal Infirmary?

From

Stop B on the plaza outside the terminal

To

Ocean Terminal in Leith, via Clermiston, Blackhall, Drylaw, Muirhouse and Newhaven

Runs

04:55–00:00

Journey

35–59 min

It is £5.50 cheaper than the tram to Ocean Terminal and takes about the same time by day, 35 minutes late in the evening. It does not go to the city center.

From 13 September 2026 it no longer calls at Ingliston Park & Ride; that changes nothing for the airport stop.

A city bus with no luggage rack, every 30 minutes or so. Exact fare if you pay cash.

Bus 17 to Leith: price for every party size →

From

Stop C on the plaza outside the terminal

To

The Royal Infirmary at Little France and on to Fort Kinnaird, via Edinburgh Park, Oxgangs and Fairmilehead

Runs

05:37–23:10

Journey

57–76 min

Over an hour to the Royal Infirmary on a suburban route; the airport quotes an hour and a quarter to Fort Kinnaird. It exists here because it is £2.40 and it is the direct bus to the hospital.

A city bus with no luggage rack. Exact fare if you pay cash.

Bus 18 to the Royal Infirmary: price for every party size →