Find official journey planning, timetable and ticket information for Edinburgh. Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams have different payment rules; choose your service before travelling.
Paying and tapping your card
On Lothian buses, tap your card or device when boarding; do not tap off. Tell the driver your destination first on Airlink, East Coast Buses and Lothian Country. On Edinburgh Trams, tap at a platform validator before boarding and tap off at your destination. Use one card or device per passenger and the same one throughout.
How to buy a ticket
For tram journeys, buy, activate or validate your ticket before boarding. Platform machines and the Bus & Tram app offer alternatives to contactless. Ask for the appropriate child or group ticket rather than assuming adult card capping will apply.
Finding the right fare
Daily and Monday–Sunday weekly caps can combine eligible bus and tram journeys. Airport, night and outer-zone travel can have different fares or caps: check the operator's current fare options.
Take this with you
- Check your last journey home, service updates and the exact boarding stop before travelling. Timetables can change at short notice.
Check the official details
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