Home / Edinburgh /Edinburgh Airport / Ember E1 vs Pre-booked private transfer
EDI → Edinburgh · head to headThese do not go to the same place, so price is not the comparison. The Pre-booked private transfer reaches Waverley station and Princes Street — St Andrew Square for the tram, Waverley Bridge for the Airlink; the Ember E1 does not. Dundee is a separate city; this does not reach central Edinburgh.
The Pre-booked private transfer is quicker: 40 min against 1 h 20. The Ember E1 varies between 79 and 86 minutes.
Ember E1: 07:12–01:25. Pre-booked private transfer: Runs all night.
| Travelers | Ember E1 | Pre-booked private transfer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | £9.55 | £52 | £42.45 |
| 2 | £19.10 | £52 | £32.90 |
| 3 | £28.65 | £52 | £23.35 |
| 4 | £38.20 | £52 | £13.80 |
| 5 | £47.75 | £71 | £23.25 |
| 6 | £57.30 | £79 | £21.70 |
| 7 | £66.85 | £79 | £12.15 |
| 8 | £76.40 | £79 | £2.60 |
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
Check times and fares with EmberThis price is indicative: the operator sets it, and it moves with vehicle size, luggage and the exact address. Confirm the total at the time you book.
Pre-booked private transfer: price for every party size
Book transfer through Welcome PickupsPartner link
This compares two of 12 options. See all of them ranked for your party size
