How much is a tram ticket in Edinburgh?

Edinburgh tram tickets vary by zone (City or Airport) and type (single, return, day), with an Adult City Single costing £2.20, an Adult Airport Single £7.90, and a Family Day Tripper ticket £9.00, but you must buy and activate tickets before boarding to avoid a £10 on-board fare, using the app, vending machines, or contactless payment.

How much is a tram in Edinburgh?

Adult Single (city zone) £2.20

Ensure you activate your ticket before you board.

Can you tap on and off Edinburgh Trams?

If you use Tap On, Tap Off, you'll be charged an Adult single fare for each journey you make, and the system will calculate your fare based on the number of journeys. If you make 3 or more journeys in the city zone on one day, the cost is capped at the City DAY Cap price.

Is there a day ticket for Edinburgh Trams?

If you need to jump on-and-off you might want to consider a City Day ticket or one of our multi-day tram tickets. Journeys using single and return tickets cannot be broken. Once you step off the tram, your journey is considered completed and you will need to buy another ticket to continue.

Why is the Edinburgh tram so expensive?

Over the years we have made significant improvements in the tram service, increasing frequency to meet with demand and running trams earlier and later. These enhancements, along with ongoing operational costs, has to be reflected in our fares.

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Do over 60s travel free on Edinburgh Trams?

Yes, if you are over 60 in Edinburgh, you can get free tram travel if you have a Scottish National Entitlement Card (NEC) issued by the City of Edinburgh Council; cards from other council areas are generally not valid on trams, but visually impaired passes with the eye symbol are accepted. You must tap your card on the platform validator before boarding and board within 30 minutes of validating. 

What happens if I forget to tap out on the tram?

What happens if you don't touch in and out. If you don't touch in and out, we cannot tell where you've travelled from or to, so your journey will be incomplete. As we cannot work out the right fare for your journey, we'll charge you a maximum fare.

What happens if I ride the Edinburgh tram without a ticket?

If you have not tapped on, you will not be considered to have a valid ticket, and will automatically be charged the onboard fare of £10. This does not count towards your daily or weekly cap.

Do they check tram tickets in Edinburgh?

Ticket checks may take place on tram stops as well as on trams. Please clearly present your ticket, smartcard or m-ticket to the Ticket Inspector. We recommend using m-tickets or smartcards to reduce surface contact with ticket machines.

Are trams cheaper?

The problem with all this is that many cities see trams as their DIY project. Unlike building a new railway or road, building tram lines is something a city can do on its own. They want a unique service but they often want someone else to pay for it, namely the taxpayer. And trams are, above all, not cheap.

What's the difference between a tram and a streetcar?

Briefly, but to be distinct here, a streetcar runs on "steel rails" and uses an onboard electric motor powered by a trolley pole connected to an overhead wire. One should be aware that the "Tram" which uses multiple units for capacity - not in single units/pieces as the streetcar.

How to ride tram in Edinburgh?

We have a pre-purchase policy, so all tickets and smartcards have to be purchased, validated or activated before you board the tram. If you're using Tap On, Tap Off, you must have tapped your card or device against the Platform Validator before boarding the tram. We offer various ways to travel to suit all needs.

How much is 100 Airlink Edinburgh?

The Airlink 100 in Edinburgh costs £8.50 for an adult single and £12.50 for an adult day ticket, with return tickets also available, though prices vary slightly across platforms like the official Airlink 100 site and Lothian Buses (showing around £8 for open return), plus cheaper options for children and families. You can buy tickets online, via the app, or on the bus, with the service running 24/7.
 

What if I don't tap off the Edinburgh tram?

If you have Tapped On and don't Tap Off when you leave the tram, you'll be charged a Single Airport fare – so please remember to Tap Off! Maximum fares, including the fare for a card not being tapped off, will not be included in daily or weekly capping.

Can I use my debit card on the tram?

Once TfL announce the official launch, simply use your debit card as a ticket by touching your card in and out at the ticket gate when you get on and off the train, DLR or touch once when boarding a bus or tram and TfL will work out your journeys at the end of the day, where you will be charged an adult pay as you go ...

Is the Edinburgh airport bus free for over 60s?

You are eligible for free bus travel, if: you're aged 60 or older. you live in Scotland.

How much is a single ticket on the Edinburgh tram?

Adult Single (city zone) £2.20

Ensure you activate your ticket before you board.

Why are Edinburgh Trams so expensive?

Edinburgh Trams is today announcing an increase in ticket prices, in line with its sister company, Lothian Buses. This is the first time since 2023 that fares have changed and reflects the increased operational costs faced by the operator in the last two years.

Do you just tap on Edinburgh buses?

To use TapTapCap: – On Lothian Buses, just tap your contactless payment card or device when you board. On Airlink, East Coast Buses or Lothian Country, please state your destination to the driver before tapping. There's no need to tap off and no need to ask for a ticket.