Can I use my bus pass on the Edinburgh trams?
Can I use my bus pass on the Edinburgh trams? Trams. You can travel for free on Edinburgh trams if the City of Edinburgh Council issued your bus pass. You cannot use bus passes issued by other councils on tram services, unless you are blind or visually impaired.
How do you board a tram in Edinburgh?
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.
Are the Trams free in Edinburgh with a bus pass?
The NEC card entitles you to free bus travel across Scotland, and also on trams if your card was issued by the City of Edinburgh Council.
Can I use my bus pass on airport bus Edinburgh?
Airlink - Edinburgh airport to the city centre Tickets can be bought on board the bus. Contactless, Lothian Buses Ridacards and Scottish National Concession passes can be used on Airlink.
Can you use your Scottish bus pass on Edinburgh Trams?
Trams. You can travel for free on Edinburgh trams if the City of Edinburgh Council issued your bus pass. You cannot use bus passes issued by other councils on tram services, unless you are blind or visually impaired.
Are Edinburgh Trams free for seniors?
If you are over 60 you could be eligible for free tram travel to get around Edinburgh, accessed via the National Entitlement Card. For more information please visit the Transport Scotland website or the Edinburgh Trams website.
Can I use my free bus pass on trains in Scotland?
The card gives holders free bus travel in Scotland and, through the Strathclyde Concessionary Travel Scheme, reduced fares on trains and Subway in the Strathclyde area. If you live on an island or peninsula within Strathclyde you can also receive reduced ferry fares with a Strathclyde Concessionary Travel Ferry Card.
Does Lothian bus pass work on trams?
You can purchase a range of Single and Day tickets (including discounted bundles of Day Tickets) for use on Lothian Buses, EastCoastbuses, Airlink, Skylink, Lothian Country, or Edinburgh Trams.
Are Edinburgh Trams free for over 60s?
60 and over The NEC card entitles you to free bus travel across Scotland, and also on trams if your card was issued by the City of Edinburgh Council.
Do over 60s get free train travel in Scotland?
Some local councils offer over-60 and disabled people free or discounted train travel. Visit the National Rail Enquiries website to check if this is available in your area. Only holders of National Entitlement Cards can get concessionary train travel. Visit Transport Scotland to find out how to apply.
Who can use Edinburgh trams for 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.
Does Edinburgh tram go to airport?
You can travel around in Edinburgh by using the tram line, which connects the airport to the city centre, with stops along Princes Street before its terminus on York Place. From the Princes Street stops, you can easily access The Royal Mile, the Old Town, the New Town, and most of the city's central hotels and hostels.
Can I use my senior bus pass 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.
Do Edinburgh Trams take credit cards?
Every tram stop has ticket vending machines where you can buy Single, Return and DAYtickets. Our ticket vending machines accept most debit and credit cards including American Express as well as 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1 and £2 coins.
Can I use my free bus pass anywhere in Scotland?
Where can I travel? Almost everywhere in Scotland and as far as Carlisle and Berwick-upon-Tweed. Your National Entitlement Card gives you free travel throughout Scotland on nearly all local registered and long-distance scheduled bus services.