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Bus 18 to the Royal InfirmaryorPrivate transfer to Glasgow?

The short answer

For one traveler the Bus 18 to the Royal Infirmary is cheaper by £140.60. That does not change up to 8 travelers.

The Private transfer to Glasgow is quicker: 1 h 10 against 1 h 11. The Bus 18 to the Royal Infirmary varies between 53 and 84 minutes.

Bus 18 to the Royal Infirmary: 05:37–23:10. Private transfer to Glasgow: hours not recorded.

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. The Private transfer to Glasgow is charged in euros; its column is converted at the reference rate in its fare note.
TravelersBus 18 to the Royal InfirmaryPrivate transfer to GlasgowDifference
1£2.40about £143£140.60
2£4.80about £143£138.20
3£7.20about £143£135.80
4£9.60about £143£133.40
5£12about £233£221
6£14.40about £233£218.60
7£16.80about £233£216.20
8£19.20about £466£446.80

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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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