By Air: The easiest way to get to Edinburgh is by flying into Edinburgh Airport (EDI), located about 8 miles (13 km) west of the city center. Many international airlines fly directly into Edinburgh, or you can connect through other major airports in the UK like London Heathrow or Gatwick.

By Train: Edinburgh is well-connected by train from other major UK cities. Edinburgh Waverley Station is in the heart of the city, and direct trains from London take about 4.5 to 5 hours.

By Car: If you’re driving, Edinburgh is easily accessible from other cities in the UK. The M8 motorway connects Edinburgh to Glasgow, and the A1 connects to the south of England.

**Pro tip: From the US, look for a cheaper flight into a major city like London, Paris, Lisbon, Dublin, etc. and get a cheap hopper flight from there for <$50. Book these separately and you’ll save a lot! The ‘explore’ map function in Google Flights can give you these options at a glance. For further help, don’t hesitate to reach out to your personal travel agent, Hannah!

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Edinburgh over the Years