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Students
Aged 21 and under?
You're entitled to FREE bus travel!
Contactless payments with daily and weekly capping – let us work out the cheapest adult daily or weekly fare for you!
Pre-purchase tickets for all of our services using the Bus & Tram app.
Cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard, ApplePay, GooglePay. | Please note that American Express is NOT accepted.
Please be aware that cards issued outside of the UK may incur overseas transaction fees applied by your bank or card issuer.
You can pick up your Student Ridacard from one of our TravelHubs, handily located in Edinburgh’s city centre at either Shandwick Place or Waverley Bridge.
| 1 Week Advance Purchase | £21.00 |
| 4 Week Advance Purchase | £62.50 |
| Annual Direct Debit (Paid Monthly) | £54.00 |
| Annual Advance Purchase | £610.00 |
| Exclusive Student 9-Month Advance Purchase (available September/October only.) | £530.00 |
*To purchase a student Ridacard, you’ll need a currently valid, photo-ID matriculation card from one of the following Universities and Colleges: Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh Theological Seminary, Heriot-Watt University, Newbattle Abbey College, Queen Margaret University Edinburgh, SRUC (formerly Scottish Agricultural College), The Edinburgh College (formerly Edinburgh’s Telford College, Jewel & Esk College and Stevenson College) and University of Edinburgh. Full details can be found in our Ridacard Terms & Conditions.
Edinburgh College
Edinburgh Napier University
Heriot-Watt University
Queen Margaret University
Newbattle Abbey College
Edinburgh Theological Seminary
Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)
West Lothian College
Simplify your late night travel
Lothian has partnered with Strut Safe to provide additional support after your late-night travels. Strut Safe is a friendly voice to keep you company and help you feel safe until you are through the door.
Together, we’re committed to enhancing your experience in Edinburgh, ensuring you feel supported and connected as you navigate the city late at night.
Got a question that you can’t find an answer to?
Have a look at our Help Centre for our Frequently Asked Questions.