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 by credit card in bus in Edinburgh?
We accept contacless-enabled bank cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay for tickets up to the value of £45 on board our services. Find out more using our handy FAQs below.
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.
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).
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 with a card debit card on a bus?
If your bank card shows the contactless payment symbol, you can use it to pay as you go straight away. You’ll pay an adult rate fare. Many contactless cards issued outside the UK can be used to pay as you go for travel (overseas transaction fees may apply):
Can I pay on the bus with my bank card?
No problem. Secure contactless payments are now available on all of our buses. Paying with contactless is a simple and secure way to pay for tickets without cash. One tap of your contactless card, Apple Pay or Google Pay and you’re aboard and ready to go, no need to worry about having the right change.
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 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.
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 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.
Where can I buy Edinburgh Airport bus tickets?
You can find all of our bus stops outside the terminal. 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.
How early should I arrive at Edinburgh Airport?
two hours
We recommend that you arrive at least two hours before your flight is due to leave.
How do I get from Edinburgh Airport to city Centre?
Hop on the tram
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 buses take cash Scotland?
Our adult and family tickets can be bought in advance on our m-tickets app. Some discounted ticket bundles are also available. Please be aware that the exact fare is needed when paying with cash on our buses because our drivers cannot give change.
How much is a taxi from Edinburgh Airport to city Centre?
The quickest transfer option is to take an Edinburgh airport taxi, which are available 24/7 at Edinburgh airport. The trip takes around 25 minutes in light traffic and costs approximately €26 (£23).
Can I use my Visa debit card on a bus?
All Visa and MasterCard cards displaying the contactless symbol , along with Apple Pay and Google Pay, can be used.
How do I use my debit card as a bus card?
How do I use my contactless bank card for transit? Please take out your contactless bank card from your bag or wallet and tap on the fare reader at the train gantry or on the bus at the points of boarding and alighting. The fare reader will display “Bank Card Usage”.
What happens if you don’t tap out with contactless?
If you don’t touch in and out, we can’t tell where you’ve travelled from or to, so your journey will be incomplete. Maximum fares don’t count towards capping.
Can I use ATM card to pay bus fare?
Just tap your contactless credit or debit card at the MRT fare gate or card reader on buses. For contactless credit or debit cards that come with ez-link/NETS FlashPay functionality, the ez-link/NETS FlashPay function will be the default payment mode for transit.
What happens if you don’t tap off the bus?
What happens if I forget to tap off? You will be charged the single fare to the end of the route, so always remember to tap off in order to pay the correct fare.