Where does Edinburgh tram go?
Where does Edinburgh tram go?
The Edinburgh tram route covers 14km from York Place in the city centre all the way to Edinburgh Airport. Connect with trains at Edinburgh Gateway, Edinburgh Park Station and Haymarket. Waverley Station is just a short walk from St Andrew Square.
Where is Edinburgh airport tram stop?
Our airport tram stop is right outside the main terminal next to the plaza and Edinburgh sign.
Is Edinburgh tram running?
Timetables. From York Place, trams run from 5:29 am until 11:08 pm. The first tram leaves from the airport at 6:15 am and the last one leaves at 10:45 pm. Trams operate every 8 – 10 minutes from Monday to Saturday and every 12 – 15 minutes on Sunday.
When did the trams stop in Edinburgh?
16 November 1956
Edinburgh’s last tram operated on 16 November 1956, terminating at the Shrubhill Depot on Leith Walk (archive film footage exists of the event). One tramcar has been preserved – number 35, built in 1948 – which was put on display in a small museum at the Shrubhill Depot for a number of years.
Does the tram in Edinburgh go to the zoo?
Edinburgh Zoo Located on Corstophine Road, the zoo is a 15-minute walk from Balgreen tram stop.
Are Edinburgh trams 24 hours?
Trams run from every 7 minutes throughout the daytime, 7 days a week. In the early morning and during the evenings trams run from every 10 minutes.
Do Edinburgh Trams run 24 hours?
Are trams free in Edinburgh?
If the answer to both questions is yes, you can travel for free on Edinburgh Trams. Please note, Scottish National Entitlement Cards that do not have City of Edinburgh Council as the issuing Local Authority are not valid on tram services.
Are Edinburgh trams a success?
That success was replicated in 2018 when a survey undertaken by the Institute of Customer Service awarded Edinburgh Trams a score of 87.9 – more than 15 points above the transport industry average, and 10 points higher than the multi-sector average.
Why did the Edinburgh tram project failure?
A 2011 review by Audit Scotland ruled the tram project had been undermined by poor planning, cost underestimates, contract disputes and a lack of clear leadership by the council.
How much is the tram from Edinburgh Airport to city Centre?
From Sunday 2 February we will be increasing fare prices.
| Ticket Type | Current Fare | Revised Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Airport Single (airport & city zone) | £6.00 | £6.50 |
| Adult Airport Open Return (airport & city zone) | £8.50 | £9.00 |
| Child Airport Single (airport & city zone) | £3.00 | £3.30 |
| Child Airport Open Return (airport & city zone) | £4.50 | £4.80 |
Are Edinburgh trams free for over 60s?
Free travel for over-60s on trams in Edinburgh could be scrapped as the city council moves to save money. Concessionary fares, which are available to over-60s who live in the capital, are subsidised by the council.
How many stops are there on the Edinburgh tram?
The route has 15 stops, all of them are wheelchair accessible. The Edinburgh tram is not very useful for tourists except to go to and from the airport. The best way to get around the centre is by foot or by bus.
Is there a tram from York Place to Edinburgh Airport?
The Edinburgh tram route covers 14km from York Place in the city centre all the way to Edinburgh Airport. Connect with trains at Edinburgh Gateway, Edinburgh Park Station and Haymarket.
How long is the tram line from Edinburgh to Newhaven?
Trams to Newhaven will add 4.69 kilometres/2.91 miles of track in both directions, connecting Leith and Newhaven to the current end of the Edinburgh tram line at York Place with eight new stops (see route map below).
Is there a tram from Edinburgh to Leith?
Can you get a tram from Edinburgh to Leith? A question which gets asked a lot but currently the answer is no. However there is an extension being worked on which will extend the route through Leith to Newhaven. Our Tram Extension blog post has more info on that.