3.7 Adult Single Airport Zone tickets are valid for one journey on Edinburgh Trams only. They cannot be used on Lothian Buses day services, special services, Airlink or Skylink, Lothian Country (including Night services), Tours, NightBuses, or EastCoastbuses (including NightHawk).
Can I use a Lothian bus day ticket on the tram?
Can I use my DAYticket on trams? DAYtickets, LATEtickets and Family DAYtickets can be used on Edinburgh Trams, between St Andrew Square and Ingliston Park & Ride only, as well as Lothian Buses day services. A Network DAYticket is valid for travel to or from Edinburgh Airport.
Can I use my bus pass on Edinburgh buses?
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 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 do you use 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).
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.
Are busses 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.
How do you pay for the bus in Scotland?
Our buses accept all Android and Apple Pay devices, including smart phones and Apple watches for payments up to £30. So there’s no need to worry about having cash anymore. Buy before you board – mobile tickets are available on our app! You can also buy and store your ticket on your phone.
What buses can I use my bus pass on in Scotland?
You can use it to travel in Scotland on almost all local and long-distance bus services. You can use it for as many journeys as you want. You cannot use your bus pass on some services, such as premium-fare night buses and city sightseeing buses.
Can I use my Scottish bus pass on trains?
The card gives holders free bus travel in Scotland and, through the Strathclyde Concessionary Travel Scheme, reduced fares on trains and Subway in the Strathclyde area.
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.
Do you tap on and off on Edinburgh buses?
On Lothian city buses, just board and tap. On all other services, board and state your destination, then tap when prompted. Contactless can also be used to pay for paper tickets without capping, so you can pay for a friend or family member using the same card/device.
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.
What is the bus lane rules Edinburgh?
Currently most bus lanes on the main roads of Edinburgh are closed to general traffic Monday to Friday during peak hours only (7.30am to 9.30am and 4pm to 6.30pm). Within these times only buses, taxis, motorcyclists, cyclists, and emergency vehicles can use these lanes.
Can I use a day ticket on the trams in Edinburgh?
Can I use my DAYticket on trams? DAYtickets, LATEtickets and Family DAYtickets can be used on Edinburgh Trams, between St Andrew Square and Ingliston Park & Ride only, as well as Lothian Buses day services. A Network DAYticket is valid for travel to or from Edinburgh Airport.
Are buses in Scotland free?
Every 5–21 year old living in Scotland can travel for free by bus access free bus travel if they have a valid National Entitlement Card (NEC) or Young Scot National Entitlement Card (Young Scot NEC). If you are 5–15 years old, your parent or guardian will apply for you.
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 I tap my phone on the bus?
Yes, You Can Tap Your Phone or Watch To Pay!
No problem! Use the credit card on your phone or watch for a convenient way to pay your fare. Make your payment through the credit cards that you’ve added to the mobile wallet on your phone or watch.
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 much is an all day bus ticket in Scotland?
Our single fares range from £1.10 to £10.50. We’ve removed standard returns from our fares as the best value option is usually one of our DayRider tickets if you’re making two or more journeys on the same day.
Which buses will be free Scotland?
Contents. Young people aged 5 to 21, who live in Scotland for at least 6 months a year, can apply for a free bus pass. You can use this to travel on most bus services in Scotland for free. Your Young Scot Card (Young Scot NEC) or other National Entitlement Card (NEC) will be your bus pass.