Food or drink taken on board the Company’s trams must be carried in a sealed container. Drinks with lids are considered as sealed containers. Cold food or drinks in a sealed container may be consumed on board. Hot food cannot be consumed on board.
Is the tram in Edinburgh free?
If you have a Scottish National Entitlement Card (also known as a Saltire card) issued by the City of Edinburgh Council, you are entitled to free travel on the tram. The same applies to cards from any local authority indicating visual impairment.
How do you use the Edinburgh Trams?
We have a pre-purchase policy, so all tickets, smartcards and mtickets have to be purchased, validated or activated before you board the tram. 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.
Does the tram in Edinburgh go to the zoo?
Located on Corstophine Road, the zoo is a 15-minute walk from Balgreen tram stop.
Are there toilets on Edinburgh Trams?
There are no toilets on the tram.
Can you drink on Edinburgh Trams?
Food or drink taken on board the Company’s trams must be carried in a sealed container. Drinks with lids are considered as sealed containers. Cold food or drinks in a sealed container may be consumed on board. Hot food cannot be consumed on board.
Can you walk around the grounds of Edinburgh Castle for free?
Edinburgh Castle
Entry to the castle is not free, but you can walk up to it and take in the fantastic views. Edinburgh Castle tickets are cheaper if you buy online (£18 per adult) but paying at the gate will cost £21.
Are Edinburgh Trams 24 hours?
Timetables. From York Place, trams run from 5:29 am until 11:08 pm. The first tram leaves from the airport at 6:15 am and the last one leaves at 10:45 pm. Trams operate every 8 – 10 minutes from Monday to Saturday and every 12 – 15 minutes on Sunday.
Do you touch in and out on a tram?
Always touch in on a yellow card reader at the start of your journey and touch out at the end to pay the right fare. (On a bus or tram you only need to touch in.)
How often does Edinburgh tram go to airport?
Trams are one of the easiest ways to get to and from the airport with fast and frequent services to Edinburgh city centre. Trams depart every 7 minutes, between 7am and 7pm, and every 15 minutes outwith these hours, with an end-to-end journey of just 30 minutes.
Do you have to pay extra to see the pandas at Edinburgh Zoo?
No, all included in the main entrance fee. Check on the zoo website to see if you need to book a time slot to see them, we did not need to and stayed in the viewing area for as long as we wanted.
How long does the tram take from Edinburgh Waverley to Edinburgh Airport?
To get from Edinburgh Gateway to Edinburgh Airport, you can take a direct tram. Edinburgh Waverley tram station is only 2 minutes’ walk from the train station and the trams run every 7-10 minutes. A tram ticket costs £5.50 for a single (£3.00 for children ages 5-15) and the tram journey takes 7 minutes.
How much is the tram from Edinburgh Airport to Ingliston?
Edinburgh Trams operates a vehicle from Edinburgh Airport to Ingliston Park & Ride every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1 – £6 and the journey takes 3 min.
Do you have to let someone use your toilet in Scotland?
Under Scots Law, if a stranger asks to use your toilet you are legally obliged to let them. It comes from an extension of the old Scottish common law requiring hospitality to be shown to all guests – and while it has never been formally authorised by parliament, it is enforceable.
Can you eat on bus Edinburgh?
No food or drink may be consumed while travelling on our buses. Hot drinks must be carried in a sealed container. I wasn’t consuming it?!
Can you flush toilet paper in Scotland?
Flushing things like wipes and , sanitary towels which may contain plastic down the toilet can cause drains to block, flooding your home and your neighbours. It’s easy in the bathroom just follow our 3Ps rule and only flush Pee, Poo and toilet Paper.
Can you eat and drink on trains in Scotland?
On trains with a catering service, you’ll get a free hot or soft drink and a sweet or savoury snack for the journey. You can also buy refreshments from the trolley service. Please note this is subject to availability of hospitality on board.
Can you drink your own alcohol on a train UK?
Alcohol and public transport
You can drink and buy alcohol on national trains in the UK. However, operators can decide to run ‘dry’ trains where you can’t consume or carry alcohol on board, for example trains going to football matches or other sporting events.
Can alcohol be consumed on Scottish trains?
Our alcohol ban is in place 24 hours a day and means:
No alcohol can be drunk at any station in Scotland or on board any ScotRail train at any time of day. You cannot carry visible alcohol – open or unopened. Alcohol can be carried in a bag where it cannot be seen.
Is food expensive in Edinburgh?
While meal prices in Edinburgh can vary, the average cost of food in Edinburgh is £31 per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Edinburgh should cost around £13 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner.
Can you wear trainers in bars in Edinburgh?
Trainers are normally a no-no. Exact dress code can vary from bar to bar, and often depends on time of day and day of the week.