Can you pay by card on Edinburgh trams?

Can you pay by card on Edinburgh trams? We offer various ways to travel to suit all needs: ticket machines on the platforms: pay by coins or card.

Can you use Apple Pay on trams?

Yes. Just make sure that you have added a payment card to your iPhone and Apple Watch and enabled Express Mode. You can add a card to Apple Watch with the Apple Watch app on your iPhone. Just remember to always use the same device to tap in and out when paying with Apple Pay.

Can you pay by card on Edinburgh Airport bus?

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.

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.

How long is the tram from Edinburgh Airport to city Centre?

An end-to-end journey between the airport and Newhaven takes 54-minutes, while journeys between the airport and the city centre take 30-minutes. Tram stops can be found in the following locations: Edinburgh Airport. Ingliston Park & Ride.

What is the best way to get around Edinburgh?

Edinburgh's intimate size makes walking the best way to get around. Plus, many of the top attractions are huddled close together in New Town and Old Town. When you want to explore the farther-flung neighborhoods, you can rely on Edinburgh's efficient bus or tram system.

Does Edinburgh tram take Apple Pay?

The machines also accept Apple Pay and Android Pay on mobile devices. Lea Harrison, Edinburgh Trams Managing Director, explained: “Initial trials of the technology at selected stops proved a real hit with customers, who no longer have to dig in their wallet or purse for loose change or stand around entering their PIN.

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.

Can you pay contactless on a tram?

You can travel by tram with contactless cards and devices using the smart readers (adult fares apply) Travel and pay as you go with contactless.

Can you pay with credit card on Edinburgh bus?

Paying by card is also possible. You can also use mobile tickets, on the Transport for Edinburgh phone app, or a top-up 'citysmart' card, which you can purchase in the Lothian Buses Travelshops.

Can you get a tram from Edinburgh Airport to city Centre?

There is a direct tram service that runs from Edinburgh airport to the city centre during the day time. There's also a shuttle bus between Edinburgh and the airport that operates 24 hours a day.

Do trams go to Edinburgh Castle?

Edinburgh Castle is around a 10-minute walk from the Princes Street tram stop via The Mound. Housed inside the Royal Scottish Academy Building, the Scottish National Gallery features the nation's fine art collection. The Scottish National Gallery is less than a two minute walk from the tram stop.