Our tram service operates a “turn up and go” service, with trams from every 7 minutes during the week (every 3 minutes within the City Centre) and from every 10 minutes at weekends and bank holidays. Displays at every stop will let you know when the next tram is due to arrive.
Can you pay by card on Nottingham trams?
Contactless on our validators
Contactless payment is now available on all of our lime green validators across the network, meaning that anyone wishing to purchase an adult single or day ticket can do so by tapping their debit/credit card (or mobile device with apple or Google pay) at the start of their journey.
Is the tram free in Nottingham?
1 month ago. Sorry, no, you have to pay cash or use a credit card at the machine next to the tram stop.
How does a tram work?
Tram vehicles are usually lighter and shorter than main line and rapid transit trains. Today, most trams use electrical power, usually fed by a pantograph sliding on an overhead line; older systems may use a trolley pole or a bow collector. In some cases, a contact shoe on a third rail is used.
How long does the Nottingham tram take?
The branch is 9.8 km (6.1 mi) long, of which about half is segregated. There are 15 tram stops on the branch, and the journey between Toton Lane and Nottingham railway station takes 30 minutes.
How much do trams cost Nottingham?
Nottingham City Transport (except Night Bus) trentbarton (except skylink express, red arrow or trentbarton night buses) Kinchbus.
Changes to Robin Hood Prices from 28th August 2022.
| Current Price | New Price* | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £5.60 | £5.70 |
| Under 19 | £3.70 | £3.70 |
How much is a tram card in Nottingham?
£3.70. Skylink – valid for a single bus & tram trip on Trentbarton Skylink Express or Skylink Nottingham service. Buy from the bus driver or from the ticket machines.
How do I get free food in Nottingham?
Food Banks
- Nottingham City Council’s Customer Hub.
- Advice centres offering debt, financial or welfare rights advice.
- Children’s centres.
- Framework – Homelessness Prevention.
- Housing providers – such as, Nottingham Private Rented Assistance Scheme (NPRAS) and Nottingham City Homes (NCH)
- Social workers.
At what age do you pay for the tram in Nottingham?
Listed below are the tram prices that are available for students and adults. In Nottingham, you are still counted as a child if you are below the age of 19, so if you are 18, you are eligible to buy the child ticket, which is slightly cheaper than the student ticket.
Can you wear trainers to a club in Nottingham?
The dress code in the nightclubs and bars isn’t that strict. For most venues you will get in wearing trainers but there are a few places which would prefer you to wear shoes.
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 do trams switch tracks?
Next time you hop on a tram, check to see that the driver flicks a knob on the dash. That would be the mechanism for changing the points. When the switch is activated a small electrical circuit in the track picks up the change and resets the points accordingly.
Are trams cheaper than trains?
Also known as streetcars or light rail (there’s debate around the nomenclature, naturally), trams offer riders speed and reliability, are cheaper (though not cheap) and easier to install than rail, and offer side benefits like no emissions and can help underpin neighborhood regeneration projects — though the latter’s
Do Nottingham trams run all night?
NET provides a regular weekday tram service with trams available from every 7 minutes. We have late night trams available between 12am-1am terminating at Shipstone Street and Nottingham Station. For more information, please visit thetram.net for our full timetable.
What time do trams start Nottingham?
6am – 7am & 9pm – 12pm (Sun – 6am – 7am & 7pm – 11pm)
| Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|
| David Lane – City Centre | Every 7-8 mins | Every 7-8 mins |
| Hucknall, Phoenix Park, Toton Lane or Clifton South – City Centre | Every 15 mins | Every 15 mins |
Can I use Robin Hood card on tram?
Robin Hood Season is a multi-operator card that gives unlimited travel on any bus, tram or train within Greater Nottingham, offering maximum flexibility for your travel around the city.
Are trams free on 11 15?
Travel free on buses and trams with an 11-15 Zip Oyster photocard. If you have a non-concessionary 11-15 Oyster photocard, you get 50% off adult fares.
Are trams cheaper than buses?
As per above the cost per passenger mile of a tram is around half that of a bus.
Can you pay by debit card on Nottingham City Transport?
You can use your contactless card or device to buy all tickets on the bus. Easyrider Purse top ups are not available on contactless, please top up online.
Is AT HOP card free?
Purchase price for an AT HOP card is usually $10.
What is a Robin Hood card?
Robin Hood PAYG is a multi-operator card that acts as an electronic purse – deducting travel as you use it. There’s no need for cash or tickets, the card does the hard work for you – capping at the best price for the day.