Curious about prices, timing, apps and etiquette of Edinburgh’s public transport system? Google no more because this video is ready to fulfil all of your needs! Or.. at least MOST of them, because our public transport network can get a bit complicated, and there seem to be literally about 30 different types of tickets, plus roughly 7 different ways of purchasing them – hopefully this video will help you understand how to use our trams, buses, trains and more as efficiently as possible!
We will cover how to get to Edinburgh from the airport, what is the best way of buying bus and tram fare, some lesser known ways of getting around Edinburgh, and of course what to avoid doing when using our public transport to avoid a travel faux pas!
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Bus ticket info (including network day ticket which covers bus AND tram):
Tram tickets including multi day tickets (only covers trams) :
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Ridacard info:
https://edinburghtrams.com/ridacard
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23 Comments
Great video! Airlink and Night buses are included in the £22 weekly contactless cap 😉
When I went to Edinburgh scottland for the first time last year. I couldn't believe how easy it was to go from the airport to the city center, and it was only $7 and 50 pounds.
I’m coming in august and I’m watching all your videos to prepare 😊 thanks so much!
As a Weegie, this is the one thing that actualy makes me jealous of Edinburgh, your public transport and buses that actually do what they're supposed to do and turn up on time. That's what we're constantly being told anyway. Transport in Glasgow is a bit of a joke.
Jé, 11:59 – teprve jsem pochopila, že koukám na video od krajanky. ❤
Another technique is what I use – get old. I am ancient, so I get a card that gets me around on bus and tram for nothing.
(This is done by the Scottish government, to make sure people have as much mobility as possible. Works for others than the ancient)
If you want to go further, the trains are pretty good.
Feet are good as well; they work. So far, for me.
Edinburgh trams are a rippoff. keep clear.
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤Thank you 😊
As a youth I can remember steeping our front door, catching the No 1 bus which made the complete circle around Edinburgh. To get to the city center you could change buses at Crewe Toll, Goldenacre, The Foot of Leith Walk, The Top of Easter Road. It would also take me up The High Street just to mention a few Stops. Getting around the city was never a challenge. The transit system was like a large wheel with spokes. I even remember as a Kid during one school holiday catching the bus and taking it all the way around Just for fun.
Excellent video, I am coming with my son and his girlfriend in a few months and am very familiar with the buses but this will be great information for them when they are off out on their own, Thank you so much 🙌
can we tap any credit card that has a tap option? I am from India travelling to Edinburgh in may. Will my Citi bank credit card work as a tap?
Do you have, or can you do a video like this about Glasgow?
😣 Promo SM
Thank you so much. We are heading to Edinburgh this weekend, but staying outside of the City in Queensferry, so this is super helpful x
The trams when it comes to airport transfers are absolutely criminal. I fairly regularly commute from central Scotland to Edinburgh park and they still charge me £8 for 10 mins of travel. I lived in Edinburgh whilst they ruined the city with the tram construction. The buses weee fine – in fact the buses were a gold standard. What on earth were they thinking? A scam on not only us Scots but if we are honest on all British Taxpayers.
Wow, we loved this video because we are visiting Edinburgh (for the first time) next month. Is it still possible to pay with coins ánd banknotes in the Lothian Busses? 🚌
tell me you dont understand public transport design, go on the 100 for me please Kaki and show me where you would put more luggage racks
Edinburgh Trams and Lothian buses are seperate businesses and probably will always be. The reason for this is the 1985 Transport act deregulating council owned transport and the fact Lothian buses is owned by 3 councils and Transport for Edinburgh, while Transport for Edinburgh has a 100% stake in Edinburgh Trams. Realistically, though TfE integrates all the ticketing there should be no overlap unless I'm missing something as you are able to buy all ticket types on buses and at the tram stop, other than single fares. The only thing I know that isn't allowed is national entitlement cards are not valid on nightbuses and only cards issued by Edinburgh Council can be used on Trams.
At 26:14 I notice you purchased a "Cross County Only" ticket but travelled on a ScotRail train. Naughty, naughty.
Cross County (XC) are being a bit sneaky here. They run very few services between Haymarket & Edinburgh compared to ScotRail but use this fare to catch people, mainly tourists, unawares.
Unlike the standard any permitted ticket, where the combined revenue is shared amongst the various operators, this XC Only one only benefits XC. They know that the passenger is unlikely to be checked in that time so their "scam" generally goes undiscovered…..but if a passenger is caught and sold a new ticket then they're quids in. Firstly, they've already got the money from the original sale, secondly they get their share from the new any permitted ticket sold, and finally because another operator is selling a new ticket it is that operator that gets the "bad press" from the passenger.
Do the buses or trams have an option to take a bike on them?
Do the public transportation buses and trams accommodate mobility scooters? I can fold it down if needed.
Just came home from Edinburgh. Thanks to this video, money where saved on transport (went with the Airlink from & to the airport). The money saved where spent on (among other things) pins by Kakibot, bought at the Scottish Design Exchange Store 🙂
Do you think I need to buy tickets in advance for the bus from princess st to Buchanan st Glasgow on Sunday afternoon? Thanks in advance.