How do you pay for trams in Scotland?
How do you pay for trams in Scotland?
- ticket machines on the platforms: pay by coins or card.
- mobile app: pre-purchase your tickets and activate before you board.
- website: pre-purchase your tickets and display your ticket on your phone.
How do I pay my tram in Edinburgh?
- ticket machines on the platforms: pay by coins or card.
- mobile app: pre-purchase your tickets and activate before you board.
- website: pre-purchase your tickets and display your ticket on your phone.
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.
Are Edinburgh trams 24 hours?
Timetables. From York Place, trams run from 5:29 am until 11:08 pm. The first tram leaves from the airport at 6:15 am and the last one leaves at 10:45 pm. Trams operate every 8 – 10 minutes from Monday to Saturday and every 12 – 15 minutes on Sunday.
How do you travel around Scotland on public transport?
Local bus services, express coaches, national rail services, ferries, Glasgow subway and Edinburgh tram routes together make up Scotland's public transport network. You can find information about all of these modes of transport on Traveline Scotland.
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 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.
Who gets free public transport in Scotland?
Eligibility. If you live in Scotland and are 5-21 years old you are eligible for a card giving you free bus travel. Children under 5 years old already travel for free on buses and don't need a card.
What happens if you forget to tap off?
Missed Tap Off Cost If you don't have a default set on your card and you forget to tap off at the end of your trip, you'll be charged the fare to the last stop on the train line or bus route and with your fare type and any applicable loyalty discounts applied.