SINGLE TICKETS – one journey, any distance *

  
Adult £1.20    
Child(5-15) 70p    
Scottish National
Concession Card Holders		 FREE#    
Available on-bus.

CITYSINGLES – valid for one journey, any distance *
Save searching for loose change with CitySingle – a pack of pre-paid tickets for single journeys. Simply place the ticket in the hopper when you board the bus.
Pack of 20 Tickets £24    
Available from our E-Shop and our Travelshops.

DAY TICKETS – unlimited travel for one day *
Adult £3    
Child (5-15) £2.40    
Available on-bus, from our E-Shop or from our Travelshops.

RIDACARD – unlimited travel & Night Buses discount †

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  Adult  Young Student Child 
Direct Debit (monthly) BEST VALUE £42 £35 £28
1 Week £15 £13 £10
4 Week £45 £38 £30
Annual £540 £456 £360
Available from our Travelshops. 1 week and 4 week Ridacards can be renewed at our Travelshops and at Paypoint agents throughout our operating area.
Young Student Ridacards for passengers aged between 16 and 25 in full-time education. Proof of age and scholar or student status are required at time of purchase and renewal.
Child Ridacards for passengers aged between 5 and 15. Proof of age is required at time of purchase and renewal.

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Travel Restrictions

* Single Tickets, Day Tickets and CitySingles are not valid on Airlink, Night Buses and Tours.

# Scottish National Concession Cards are not valid on Night Buses and Tours.

† Ridacards are valid on all Lothian Buses except Tours. Ridacards give a discount on the Night Bus fare when shown to the Night Buses driver. Not valid on special services.

Child Fares

  • Up to a maximum of 2 children under 5 travel free with each Adult fare payer.
  • Children between 5 and 15 inclusive pay the Child fare.
  • Passengers asking for a Child fare may be required to prove their age – a Lothian Buses TEENCARD provides that proof.
  • TEENCARDS are available free from Waverley Bridge Travelshop on production of proof of age (passport, birth certificate, etc.) and a recent passport–size photograph conforming to UK Passport Agency standards.

Young Persons Concession Passes

  • Holders of Scottish Executive Young Persons Bus Concession Cards (ages 16 to 18 inclusive) travel for 80p flat fare on all buses except Night Buses and Tours – a discount off the usual Airlink fare is also offered – ask the Airlink driver for details.