Visa, Mastercard and Maestro cards can be used to make payments on our buses, however we are unable to accept payments made using American Express cards.
Do you need cash for buses in Edinburgh?
You can pay for tickets in cash when boarding the bus, by depositing the money in the box next to the driver, but be aware that exact change is required, as the drivers have no access to cash and are unable to give back change. Paying by card is also possible.
Can you pay the bus with card in Scotland?
Scottish ITSO Smartcards
Depending on the operator, tickets can be loaded onto your chosen ITSO smartcard at ticket offices, ticket vending machines, on board or in advance online and can be paid for with cash, card or contactless. There are many ITSO smartcard options available to you.
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 you pay by card on Edinburgh airport bus?
Catch the bus
Tickets for the Airlink 100, taking you straight to the city centre, can be purchased from the driver as you board using contactless card payment, m-tickets or the exact cash fare. Other bus routes and companies will accept either online bookings or payment on board using cash or contactless card payment.
Can you pay with cash Edinburgh bus?
Re: Can I use cash to pay for bus? You can pay in cash on the bus but you will need exact change. Depending on your travel plans the rest of the day you might be better taking the tram and getting an airport day ticket and then take the tram to Shandwick Place. Also with 4 of you a taxi might be a better option.
Can I pay contactless on bus?
This new payments initiative will offer Dublin Bus users a full range of contactless payment methods including smartphones, bank cards, smart watches, QR codes, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Can you pay with contactless on buses in Scotland?
You can now use one smartcard for journeys across multiple modes of transport and multiple transport operators and, where available, download your operator’s mobile app or use contactless payment on board.
How do you board the bus in Edinburgh?
Just tell the driver what ticket you want, pop the coins in the box or tap your contactless card/device, take your ticket and find a seat. If paying by cash, make sure you have coins with you before getting on the bus. You will need to have the exact money as our drivers cannot give you change (except on Airlink).
Why won’t my bank card work on the bus?
Some of the reasons why a card may not work include: The card is outside of the validity dates i.e. expired. The card is not a contactless card. The card is not accepted e.g. American Express.
How much does it cost to ride a bus in Edinburgh?
| Ticket | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| SINGLEticket | £1.80 | 90p |
| DAYticket | £4.50 | £2.20 |
| Family DAYticket All-day travel for up to 2 adults and up to 3 children. | £9.50 | |
| Network DAYticket | £10.00 | £5.00 |
How much is a single bus fare Edinburgh?
Up to 3 children under 5 years old travel free with a fare-paying passenger. Single Fares (Adult £2.50 / Child £1.50) are available on Airlink and Skylink journeys between Edinburgh Airport and Maybury/Gyle centre, and on Airlink journeys between Maybury and Edinburgh City Centre.
Can you pay by card on Edinburgh trams?
We offer various ways to travel to suit all needs: ticket machines on the platforms: pay by coins or card. mobile app: pre-purchase your tickets and activate before you board.
Can I pay with card on Citylink bus?
Customers can purchase tickets through the following options: Online at www.citylink.ie. This option guarantees your seat. Standby tickets can be purchased directly from the coach driver by paying cash or card.
How much is the bus from Edinburgh airport to city Centre?
The Airlink bus (service 100) runs between the airport and the city centre, reaching Waverley Bridge railway station in 25 minutes. A single adult ticket costs £ 4.50 ( US$ 5) and an open return is £ 7.50 ( US$ 8.40).
Why did the bus only charge me 10p?
This is because the total amount owed for your travel is unknown at that moment. In a few days, you will be charged the full amount with the 10p being updated to the actual amount owed on the same authorisation. To learn more about card transactions, click here.
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.
Do buses UK still take cash?
You can pay on the bus with cash, contactless or a debit or credit card.
Can I use cash in Edinburgh?
Cash payments
If you prefer to pay in cash, Edinburgh has many cash machines (ATMs) throughout the city.
Can I pay on the bus with my debit card?
Look for the contactless symbol on your credit or debit card to see if your card is contactless enabled. Then, board a bus with the contactless symbol and instead of paying with cash, simply tap your card or contactless-enabled device onto the reader and wait for the beep.
Do UK buses accept contactless?
Touch in at the start of your journey and touch out at the end on yellow card readers using contactless (card or device). Only touch in on buses and trams. Find out more about touching in and out. You can pay for someone else’s travel with your contactless card or device if they’re travelling with you.