Do Edinburgh trams run on Christmas Day?

The service runs 7 days a week, 364 days of the year (no service Christmas Day). You can buy your tram ticket at each of the tram stop platforms, online at edinburghticket.com or on the Transport for Edinburgh app which is free to download.

What time do Edinburgh Trams stop running?

Timetables & Frequency

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 10 to 15 minutes.

Are Edinburgh Trams running on Boxing Day?

Boxing Day, Thursday, 26 December 2024: Normal weekday service with trams from every seven minutes. Off to the Boxing Day sales? Use Princes Street, St Andrew Square or Picardy Place for city centre retail. Friday, 27 December - Monday, 30 December: Normal service as per the timetable here.

Do Edinburgh Trams run on Sunday?

Trams run from every 7 minutes throughout the daytime, 7 days a week.

Is there public transport in Edinburgh on Christmas Day?

As always, train times will be different from the normal train timetable over Christmas and New Year. On Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, the last trains will depart earlier than normal. And, as with previous years, no trains will run on Christmas Day or New Year's Day.

Merry Christmas from Edinburgh Trams

Is transport closed on Christmas Day?

As usual, no TfL services run on Christmas Day. That's buses, Tubes, trains, Elizabeth line, Overground, DLR, river boats, cable car, the works.

What time do buses operate on Christmas Day?

⚠️ But remember there are no rail, bus or tram services on Christmas Day.

Are Edinburgh Trams free for over 60s?

If you are over 60 you could be eligible for free tram travel to get around Edinburgh, accessed via the National Entitlement Card.

What time does Ingliston Park and Ride close?

Ingliston Park and Ride - Park and rides

Site is open 7 days a week. Monday – Sunday 04:00 - 02:00 There is no parking between 02:00 - 04:00.

When did trams stop running in Edinburgh?

The municipal Edinburgh Corporation Tramways ran from 1919 until 16 November 1956. After that date, public transport consisted of buses and a limited network of commuter rail lines.

How much is an Edinburgh tram ticket?

Adult Single (city zone) £2.20

Ensure you activate your ticket before you board.

Are dogs allowed on Edinburgh trams?

Can I bring my dog on board? Yes, dogs can travel free of charge. Please make sure however that your dog is kept on a lead at all times and is kept off the seats.

Can you tap on the Edinburgh tram?

– On Edinburgh Trams, you must Tap On and Tap Off – tap your contactless card or device to the platform validator before you get on the tram and tap it again on the platform validator when you get off to complete the journey.

Why do Edinburgh Trams have stop buttons?

Hi. Tram drivers have to stop at every stop but if some one press the button the driver will be aware that passengers have to get off the tram and will be extra careful with all the procedures of opening closing the doors for example.

How much is a taxi from Edinburgh Airport to city Centre?

Taxi. A taxi can be a good option for passengers staying near the airport or for a large group. The black taxis (cabs) in Edinburgh accept up to 5 passengers and the price to the city centre is between £ 25 ( US$ 33.70) and £ 40 ( US$ 53.92).

Can you take a bike on Edinburgh Trams?

Generally, up to two bicycles may be carried on trams free of charge at the discretion of the Ticketing Services Assistant. Restrictions may apply on all peak services (Monday to Friday 07:30-09:30 & 16:00-18:30) and throughout the Edinburgh International Festival in August or any pre-publicised event.

Are dogs allowed on Lothian buses?

10.1 Small animals are carried entirely at the driver's discretion. Guide dogs, assistance dogs and learning dogs will be carried if space is available. 10.2 All dogs must be on a lead and muzzled if required by relevant legislation. 10.3 All other animals must be secured in a suitable cage or carrying case.

Does FlixBus go to Edinburgh Airport?

With FlixBus, it's easy to travel to Edinburgh Airport, as 14 rides are available starting from only £4.49 depending on the departure city, date and time. Also, Edinburgh Airport has 2 FlixBus bus stops, so reaching the city center is pretty simple.

Can I use my Scottish bus pass on Edinburgh trams?

Trams. You can travel free on Edinburgh trams if the City of Edinburgh Council issued your bus pass. You cannot use bus passes issued by other councils on trams, unless you are blind or sight impaired and have a disabled person's bus pass with the eye symbol.

What does the L mean on my Saltire card?

The green 'L' symbol is there to indicate that you may be entitled to other concessions in your local area. If you are between the ages of 11-25 you can also apply to have the Young Scot branding on your disabled National Entitlement Card.

Can I use my England bus pass in Scotland?

Where you can use your concessionary bus pass. You can travel for free anywhere in England, including London on local bus services. It's not valid for journeys within Scotland or Wales. Free travel is not available on tourist buses or coach services like megabus.com and National Express.

Is there no transport on Christmas Day?

There will be no service on the majority of public transport on Christmas Day and no services on some parts of the network on Boxing Day, including the Elizabeth line. Apart from planned closures, services will run all night on New Year's Eve.

Do trains run on Stephen's Day?

Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25th and St Stephen's Day, Thursday, December 26th. No train services operating on any routes.

Does the Luas run on Christmas Day?

Christmas Day – Wednesday, 25 December 2024

No Luas services will operate.