Bus. Your MyFife card gives you free bus travel throughout Scotland on local registered and long-distance bus services. You can travel all day, every day – there’s no time or boundary restrictions, or charges for bus travel within Scotland.
Can I use my bus pass on any bus in Scotland?
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 Fife bus pass on Edinburgh trams?
Please note, Scottish National Entitlement Cards that do not have City of Edinburgh Council as the issuing Local Authority are not valid on tram services. However, blind or visually impaired holders of Scottish National Entitlement Cards issued by other local authorities can also travel free on trams.
How do you use a National Entitlement Card on a bus?
You can use your National Entitlement Card to get a ticket in advance or on the bus. Advance tickets must be collected in person. When you get on the bus, look for the electronic ticket machine by the door to the driver’s compartment.
Is my Fife card an NEC?
In Fife, the National Entitlement Card (NEC) is called a Myfife card. Your MyFife card makes it convenient to access a range of public services and facilities with only one card and is supported by the Scottish Government. What services can I access using my MyFife card?
Can you pay for bus with card 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.
How do you pay for buses 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.
Can I use my Fife card on the train?
Your MyFife card lets you travel on all scheduled rail services operating between any two train stations within Fife, for a £1 single fare or £2 for a return.
Who pays for free bus travel in Scotland?
Who can get free bus travel? Every 5-21 year old living in Scotland for more than 6 months of the year can travel for free by bus 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 must apply for you.
Can I use my Scottish 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.
Is a National Entitlement Card a bus pass?
The National Entitlement Card (NEC) is Scotland’s National Smartcard, offering access to many public services across the country. You may recognise or know the NEC as your bus pass, library card or Young Scot card, however this one card may be able to grant you access to multiple other services as well.
Can you use National Rail Travelcard on buses?
A Super Off-Peak Day Travelcard allow customers to travel to London and enjoy unlimited travel throughout London on National Rail, London Underground, Docklands Light Railway, Tramlink and London Bus services within Fare Zones 1-6.
Where can I use my National Entitlement Card?
The NEC can be used to access free, discounted and concessionary travel on public transport in your local area and across Scotland. The smartcard can also be used for access to community car clubs such as Co-wheels, and storing travel tickets and passes from a number of operators.
What does the C mean on my Saltire Card?
The large ‘C’ symbol in the bottom right hand corner indicates that you are entitled to Scotland-wide free bus travel. Only cards with the ‘C’ are valid for free bus travel.
Can I use my bus pass on the train in Scotland?
Rail and bus tickets allow you to book train and bus travel together, making it easier to travel to far-flung places and get about town. There are two main options for travel across Scotland: PLUSBUS, a bus pass to go along with your train ticket; and RailBus, which gives you a single ticket to a specific destination.
Can I use my Scottish bus pass in England?
Card holders can travel at any time of day for any number of journeys on registered local buses and long distance scheduled coach services throughout Scotland. NECs are not valid for travel on bus services in England or any other part of the UK except limited cross border travel to Berwick-upon-Tweed and Carlisle.
How do you pay for the bus in Fife?
You can buy a through ticket on all trains which allows you to travel on the local bus services at your destination station. Ask for a PlusBus ticket which is valid at three Fife stations : Dunfermline Town, Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath. Visit the PlusBus website for full details.
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):
How much is a bus fare in Scotland?
Single Tickets
| Adult | Young Person Concession with eligible Young Scot card | |
|---|---|---|
| travel in 1 zone | £1.80 | £1.20 |
| travel in 2 zones | £2.80 | £1.85 |
| travel in 3 zones | £3.80 | £2.50 |
| travel in 4 zones | £4.80 | £3.20 |
What happens if I forget to 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.
What happens if you don’t tap out bus?
If you are found evading or have evaded payment of the fare lawfully required (i.e. no payment, non-tapping in/out of smartcard, travel on invalid ticket or travel on concession fare without entitlement), then the Public Transport Official can impose a PF.