The best way to get to Edinburgh Airport – leave the car and take the hassle-free Stagecoach JET747 bus
Planning a holiday abroad can be exciting, but let’s be honest, getting to your destination can sometimes be the most stressful part.
And that stress can begin within moments of leaving home!
Driving through busy traffic can be a headache and expensive airport parking can make a dent in your finances.
But it needn’t be like that.
If you take Stagecoach’s aptly named JET747 service to Edinburgh airport then the start of your Easter or summertime break will be smoother, leaving you to concentrate on the fun ahead.
The JET747 route is frequent and efficient
Stagecoach’s JET747 has been running since 2006 connecting the people of Fife straight to the airport.
The bus stops directly in front of the doors to departures, you can't get much closer!
The route has a limited number of the most convenient stops which means that the service is fast and frequent.
Buses run up to every 20 minutes, so even if you have to dash back in the house to make sure you’ve turned off the iron, there won’t be too much of an impact on your carefully planned timelines.
How to join the Stagecoach JET747 on the route to Edinburgh
The route runs from Halbeath Park and Ride via Inverkeithing rail station and Ferrytoll Park and Ride and is available until the wee hours.
The stops are: - Halbeath Park and Ride - Inverkeithing Rail Station - Ferrytoll Park and Ride - Edinburgh Airport – Stance G, right in front of departures
You can drive to one of Fife’sPark and Ride bases and leave your car. There’s free parking at both Halbeath and Ferrytoll, with no maximum stay.
There’s hundreds of parking spaces, with EV charging, toilets and heated waiting areas. It may be warm where you’re going, but you still need the comforts in Fife!
You can also connect to the JET747 route from further afield via Stagecoach’s vast coach network across East Scotland, as well as with rail services at Inverkeithing Station. Through tickets are available.
When you’re on your Stagecoach journey
Then when you’re on the Stagecoach JET747, there’s even luggage racks on board to keep your cases safe.
The buses have low floors, which means there is easy access for luggage, buggies and wheelchairs; and to stay connected with the world, there are phone charging outlets too.
The service maximises dedicated bus lanes and priority measures, which means that journeys take around 40 minutes from Halbeath and just 20 minutes from Ferrytoll.
How much is a ticket and how to buy
The Stagecoach £20 period return ticket will help you save money on airport parking.
An adult single ticket from Fife to Edinburgh Airport is £10.60; and the JET747 Duo Ticket covers two adult period returns for £36.
Don’t forget that people carrying a National Entitlement Card (over 60s, under 22s and disabled people) can travel on the service for free, so family travel is easy.
Tickets can be bought on the Stagecoach Bus App or on-board the bus from the driver, with single, return and duo return tickets available.
East Scotland DayRider, MegaRider and Flexi tickets are also accepted for travel.
For more details on the JET747 route, and to use Stagecoach’s Ticket Finder, find everything you need on the website.