The Scottish Lothian manages the road network with which it is possible to move to Edinburgh. From the 2014, next to the buses, it is also possible to use the tramway line, although the tramline has been criticized for the excessively long times, and the high costs for the construction.

Obviously, the best way to get around the city center is on foot. The historic center, quite concentrated, is ideal for walking and admiring the surrounding beauty.

BUS

Besides 50 bus lines, active from early morning, ideal for getting around Edinburgh, East Lothian and Midlothian. Of these lines, there are the express lines and the 4 Airlink and Citylink lines, which serve the airport. To the traditional lines, we add the East Coast buses, which serve the areas of Macmerry, Haddington, Dunbar, North Berwick, Ormiston and Pencaitland.

Buses are generally active every day, from 04:00 approximately, until midnight. After this time, night service is active. 12 bus lines, perform service from 00:15 to 04:00, with a frequency, even, of 10 minutes. A truly remarkable service. Night buses are identified by the letter N before their numbering; serve the center and the suburbs, including the airport (N22). IMPORTANT: night buses have different rates.

GETTING AROUND EDINBURGH BY TRAM

Despite the criticism, the tram is an excellent solution for getting around Edinburgh, with many positive elements. The only tramway operates from the airport to York Place, with a total of 16 stations.

The tram, by its characteristics, is accessible by all people with reduced mobility, wheelchair users and, of course, families with strollers. Each tram stop can be used at 100% by the disabled, thanks to the presence of lifts and moving walkways.

The first tram leaves from York Place to the 05:30, while, in the opposite direction, from the airport, leaves at 06:15. Last ride from York Place to 23:30; last run from the airport, at 22:48. The frequency is 7 minutes.

PEDICABS

Tourist buses are an alternative to traditional public transport. There are, among other things, several buses that carry out special tours within the city.

One of the more alternative ways to get around the city, however, are the so-called “pedicabs“. These are three-wheeled semi-covered carriages that can carry up to 3 people, pulled by a driver. They are generally located in the Royal Mile area, in the Grassmarket area and near Edinburgh Castle.