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 |
How much does bus in Edinburgh cost?
| 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 |
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).
Can you pay cash on Edinburgh buses?
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 do you pay for Edinburgh transit?
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 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?
Are busses free in Edinburgh?
How to access the free bus scheme for young people. Young people aged 5 to 21 and living in Scotland can now apply to access free bus travel. If you’re unable to apply online, you can visit one of our libraries.
Is the Edinburgh pass worth it?
Scotland Explorer Pass is totally worth the cost. It gives you free entry to 77 sites in Scotland (including fast track entry to Edinburgh Castle and Stirling Castle). You can save more than £30 using the pass (and you’ll start saving after the second attraction).
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 bus pass anywhere in Scotland?
Your National Entitlement Card gives you free travel throughout Scotland on nearly all local registered and long-distance scheduled bus services. Only a few services, such as premium-fare night buses and City Sightseeing buses, do not accept the card.
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 I pay my bus fare with a debit 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 use my Scottish bus pass on Edinburgh buses?
The scheme will give you free travel on any bus in any part of Scotland on registered bus services. You can travel on buses outside the area you live in using your card. Only a few services, such as premium-fare night buses and City Sightseeing buses, will not accept the card.
Can I pay cash on bus Scotland?
No problem! Good old fashioned cash is still accepted on board too. Our drivers all give change so you don’t have to worry about breaking that note before your bus arrives. Pop to your local travel shop!
Are Edinburgh Trams free?
If you do not purchase, validate or activate before you board the tram, you will have to pay the £10 On-board fare to the Ticketing Services Assistant.
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).
Is it cheaper to use an Oyster card or debit card?
Oyster cards have the added benefit of adding travel cards and discounts, which is why it is often the cheapest way to travel.
How much do oysters cards cost?
A Visitor Oyster card costs £5 (plus postage) and is pre-loaded with pay as you go credit for you to spend on travel. You can choose how much credit to add to your card: £10, £15, £20, £25, £30, £35, £40 or £50. The credit on your card never expires – it stays there until you use it.
Is it cheaper to use your card as an Oyster card?
Otherwise an Oyster on a Pay As You Go basis or a Contactless payment card is cheaper. If you are a resident or long-term visitor there are monthly and annual Travelcards. You can load 7 day Travelcards onto an Oyster card and switch between Oyster Pay As You Go and Travelcard as your travel patterns change.
How do I apply for a bus pass in Scotland?
Your bus pass is an NEC smart card. This means it will be recognised automatically by the electronic card reader on the bus, if it has one. You do not need to tell the bus driver that you travel for free.
Can I use my English bus pass on Edinburgh buses?
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.