Buying a Ridacard is much cheaper than paying for tickets every day. Ridacard offers you unlimited travel across our network on: Edinburgh Trams (all zones) Lothian city buses.
Does Edinburgh have a Travelcard?
The NEC card entitles you to free bus travel across Scotland, and also on trams if your card was issued by the City of Edinburgh Council.
Does Edinburgh have a bus pass?
An Edinburgh PlusBus ticket gives you unlimited bus & tram travel on nearly all Lothian Buses services and Edinburgh Trams, around the whole urban area of Edinburgh city, as shown by the travel map (below).
Are English bus passes valid in Edinburgh?
No. English bus passes are not accepted in Scotland and vice versa. Only passes issued by City of Edinburgh Council work on the trams as they’re funded by the council.
How much is a bus pass in Edinburgh?
How much does a Ridacard cost?
| Adult | Junior (5-15 years) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-week Advance Purchase | £20 | £10 |
| 4-week Advance Purchase | £60 | £30 |
| Annual Advance Purchase | £600 | £300 |
| Direct Debit Monthly | £56 | £26 |
What is the cheapest way to travel around Scotland?
Travel around Scotland by bus. Other than cycling and walking, taking the bus is the cheapest form of transport in Scotland. You can quite easily hop on a Megabus in Edinburgh city centre and be in Aberdeen four hours later for just £20, depending on the time of day.
How do you pay for transportation in Edinburgh?
How to Pay: Tickets or DAYtickets can be purchased directly from the bus driver if you have exact change. Contactless credit and debit cards can also be used, and both adult and family tickets can be purchased in advance on the Transport for Edinburgh m-tickets app.
Can I use my senior bus pass in Edinburgh?
You can travel for free on Edinburgh trams if the City of Edinburgh Council issued your bus pass. You cannot use bus passes issued by other councils on tram services, unless you are blind or visually impaired.
Is bus travel free in Edinburgh?
Eligibility. If you are 5-21 years old and live in Scotland you are eligible for free bus travel. All children and young people aged 5-21 will need to apply for a new or replacement National Entitlement Card (NEC) or Young Scot National Entitlement Card (Young Scot NEC) to access free bus travel.
Can I travel anywhere in Scotland with my bus pass?
Where you can use your bus pass. Your National Entitlement Card is your bus pass. It gives you the same rights as a full-fare paying passenger. You can use it to travel in Scotland on almost all local and long-distance bus services.
Can I use my English pensioners bus pass in Scotland?
Unfortunately, you can’t use it for travel in Scotland or Wales.
Can I use my OAP bus pass anywhere in the UK?
Where can I use my bus pass? Your bus pass is valid for use on all registered Bus services within England, so if you are visiting other places you should be able to use your pass. It is not valid in Wales* or Scotland.
Can I use my OAP bus pass on National Express?
You can travel for free anywhere in England, including London on local bus services. It’s not valid for journeys within Scotland or Wales. Free travel is not available on tourist buses or coach services like megabus.com and National Express.
Can I buy an Oyster card in Edinburgh?
you can buy them very simply at the first tube station you use, presumably Kings Cross. It will add a matter of a couple of minutes to your journey. 2. Re: buying a oyster card in edinburgh?
Can I use my over 60 bus pass on Edinburgh Trams?
CARD. If you are over 60 you could be eligible for free tram travel to get around Edinburgh, accessed via the National Entitlement Card. For more information please visit the Transport Scotland website or the Edinburgh Trams website.
Are the trams free in Edinburgh?
All tram stops in Edinburgh have ticket machines in the platform, where you can buy single, return or day tickets. You should pay with the exact fare if possible, as the machines don’t give back change, and they accept 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1 and £2 coins.
How do I get free rail travel in Scotland?
Some local councils offer over-60 and disabled people free or discounted train travel. Visit the National Rail Enquiries website to check if this is available in your area. Only holders of National Entitlement Cards can get concessionary train travel. Visit Transport Scotland to find out how to apply.
What is the cheapest month to go to Scotland?
The cheapest time to visit Scotland is between November and December and again from late December through mid-March. Considered the area’s low season, the temperatures drop, along with the number of visitors.
How much money do I need for 10 days in Scotland?
You can expect an average trip to Scotland cost for travellers that want to vacation in Scotland to be £70 to £125 per person per day (approximately $95 – $170 USD).
What’s the best way to get around Edinburgh?
Bus. The public buses are the best way and sometimes the only way of getting to the city centre from the outskirts. Buses run 24 hours a day and are extremely frequent.
Can you walk around Edinburgh Castle without paying?
You can walk around the exterior including the cemetery without paying a fee. You can buy a pass and see both Edinburgh and stirling castle for a reduced fee. Edinburgh castle has the Scottish Crown Jewels on exhibit. Stirling castle was the home of Mary queen of scots.