Bus 18 to the Royal InfirmaryorEmber E1?

The short answer

For one traveler the Bus 18 to the Royal Infirmary is cheaper by £7.15. That does not change up to 8 travelers.

The Bus 18 to the Royal Infirmary is quicker: 1 h 11 against 1 h 20. The Ember E1 varies between 79 and 86 minutes.

Bus 18 to the Royal Infirmary: 05:37–23:10. Ember E1: 07:12–01:25.

Priced against each other

Whole-party totals · adult fares

What each costs for the whole party, in GBP. The cheaper of the two is marked on every row.
Travelers	Bus 18 to the Royal Infirmary	Ember E1	Difference
1	£2.40	£9.55	£7.15
2	£4.80	£19.10	£14.30
3	£7.20	£28.65	£21.45
4	£9.60	£38.20	£28.60
5	£12	£47.75	£35.75
6	£14.40	£57.30	£42.90
7	£16.80	£66.85	£50.05
8	£19.20	£76.40	£57.20

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Where each one leaves you

18 · Lothian BusesBus 18 to the Royal Infirmary

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: 53–84 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

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E1 · EmberEmber E1

From: Stop E, outside the terminal
To: Dundee, continuing to Aberdeen
Luggage: A large suitcase or two medium bags per person included.
Runs: 07:12–01:25
Journey: 79–86 min

A separate operator, Fly by Xplore Dundee, also runs an hourly direct service from the same stop; check its own site for its fare.

Ember E1: price for every party size

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Bus 18 to the Royal InfirmaryorEmber E1?

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