The Balmoral airport transfers
The Balmoral stands at 1 Princes Street beside Edinburgh Waverley, where the Old Town and New Town meet. Edinburgh Airport is the closer airport for a stay here, with the A8 leading into the city from the west. NovaTransfers is an independent transfer service, not affiliated with or endorsed by The Balmoral.
- Address
- 1 Princes Street, Edinburgh EH2 2EQ
- Setting
- Eastern end of Princes Street
- Rail neighbour
- Edinburgh Waverley
- Closer airport
- Edinburgh (EDI)
- Road corridor
- A8 towards Edinburgh, then city streets
- Nearby landmark
- North Bridge
- Hotel landmark
- The Balmoral clock tower
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The airport journey to The Balmoral
From EDI, the usual approach follows the A8 into Edinburgh, then city streets towards the eastern end of Princes Street. Traffic and current restrictions shape the local route. A private transfer is useful when you have several bags to bring into the city or want the party to travel together after landing.
From GLA, the M8 journey towards Edinburgh comes before the city approach. Keep Glasgow Airport in the arrival itinerary even when your first night is in Edinburgh. Allow for luggage collection after landing and preparation at the hotel before an evening engagement.
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The clock tower marks the eastern end of Princes Street, beside Waverley and near North Bridge. The hotel is well placed for orienting an Old Town or New Town visit. If a companion arrives by train, agree whether you meet at Waverley or at the hotel before arranging a shared onward journey.
A city stay before Scottish golf
For golf in East Lothian or St Andrews after an Edinburgh stay, arrange the onward journey separately. Flag long protective club cases alongside personal luggage on the airport leg. If cases stay behind during a course outing, check storage with the hotel and allow for collecting them before changing accommodation or returning to the airport.
Events and a central hotel return
Festivals, large events and roadworks can affect the central streets. Leave room to settle in before a timed appointment. For an outing to Murrayfield or a Leith venue, book the outward and return legs separately, checking who travels and what they carry. Allow for gathering the group after the event before leaving.
Arrival notes
- Hotel arrival
Use the exact hotel address at 1 Princes Street from your confirmation. Keep the hotel’s current arrival guidance with the transfer details and clarify access or unloading questions before travelling with bulky luggage.
- Station or another city destination
If some companions arrive by rail or stay elsewhere nearby, agree the group’s plans before booking a shared journey. Keep each traveller’s details available, especially when the onward leg starts after an event rather than at the hotel.
Returning to Edinburgh Airport
After a final activity, allow for collecting bags and gathering the party before the airport drive. Agree whether everyone returns to The Balmoral first or leaves from the activity with all luggage available.
Confirm EDI or GLA, then follow airline check-in and bag-drop guidance. Allow for city restrictions and the airport approach; GLA adds the M8 drive. If the stay moves to East Lothian or St Andrews, arrange departure from the final property.
Choosing your vehicle
Saloon and Executive list 3 pax, 3 bags; Estate 4 pax, 4 bags; People Carrier and Exec MPV 5 pax, 5 bags; 8-seater Minibus 8 pax, 8 bags. Count checked and cabin items together. Describe club covers, garment bags and folded family equipment separately for a suitability check.
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Edinburgh trams and airport buses can suit a central stay. Check current stops and the final walk with your luggage. Waverley rail arrival also needs the onward hotel connection. Compare those last stages with a direct transfer when bringing several cases.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Balmoral an Edinburgh Waverley destination?
It is a hotel beside Waverley at 1 Princes Street. Use the hotel for accommodation arrival and the station only for an actual railway connection.
Which airport is closer to The Balmoral?
EDI is closer. Its road approach heads into Edinburgh along the A8 corridor, while a GLA arrival adds the M8 journey from the west.
Can clubs be included in the hotel transfer?
Include clubs, protective covers and every personal bag in the inventory, with dimensions for bulky cases. Ask the team to check the complete load before choosing transport.
What should I check during Edinburgh events?
Review current traffic and hotel guidance, then leave room for changes to the local approach and for preparing at the property before your appointment.
How do I arrange the flight-day departure?
Use the location where you and your bags will be ready, name EDI or GLA explicitly and allow for the road journey before your airline’s required airport arrival.
Is NovaTransfers affiliated with The Balmoral?
No. Book accommodation matters with The Balmoral separately and keep its arrival guidance alongside your transport details.