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How do I get from the airport to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe?

The short answer

Lothian's Airlink express bus links Edinburgh Airport and the city centre 24/7: up to every 10 minutes between 04:12 and 01:00, and up to every 20 minutes through the rest of the night. Fares: £6.00 for an adult Airport Single, £8.50 for an Airport Open Return. Heading back to the airport, it leaves from Waverley Bridge. Lothian's day and late tickets aren't valid on it.

Airlink from the airport

Lothian's Airlink express bus links Edinburgh Airport and the city centre 24/7: up to every 10 minutes between 04:12 and 01:00, and up to every 20 minutes through the rest of the night. Fares: £6.00 for an adult Airport Single, £8.50 for an Airport Open Return. Heading back to the airport, it leaves from Waverley Bridge. Lothian's day and late tickets aren't valid on it.

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