How do I pay for the public bus in Edinburgh?


How do I pay for the public 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 bus travel free in Edinburgh?

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 buy a bus ticket at Edinburgh Airport?

You can find all of our bus stops outside the terminal. 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.


Can you use credit card on Edinburgh buses?

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.


Are Edinburgh trams free?

How to travel for free. Before getting on a tram, place your valid Scottish National Entitlement Card on the platform validator. If your card has a +1 entitlement and a companion is travelling with you, you must select this by pressing the relevant button on the ticket validation machine.


What is the best way to get from Edinburgh Airport to city Centre?

Taking a taxi is the most stress-free way of travelling from Edinburgh airport to the city centre. This can be especially useful if you are with a large group of people. You can pre-book an Edinburgh airport taxi here.


Do you tap on and off on Edinburgh buses?

There's no need to choose what ticket to purchase, just tap your contactless card or device every time you need to travel. We'll automatically charge you the cheapest fare for the journeys you've made on that day – you'll never pay more than the appropriate Day, Night or Weekly Ticket.


Can I pay cash on bus to Edinburgh?

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 much is the bus from Edinburgh Airport to city centre?

The Airlink bus (service 100) runs between the airport and the city centre, reaching Waverley Bridge railway station in 25 minutes. A single adult ticket costs £ 4.50 ( US$ 5.60) and an open return is £ 7.50 ( US$ 9.30).


Can you pay cash on buses in 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.


Do you pay cash or card on Edinburgh bus?

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 bus fare in 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. There are many ITSO smartcard options available to you.