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With our season ticket Ridacard, the more you travel, the more you save. It's our best value travel option and you can enjoy unlimited travel on our day and night services across Edinburgh, including Queensferry and Edinburgh Airport.

What's included with Ridacard?

Ridacard offers you unlimited travel across our network on:

Lothian Buses
East Coast Buses (zones A & B)
Lothian Country (zones A & B)
Airlink 100
Edinburgh Trams
NightBus
How much does a Ridacard cost?
Ridacard Prices
ADULT RIDACARD
1 Week Advance Purchase £24.50
4 Week Advance Purchase £73.00
Annual Direct Debit (Paid Monthly) £68.00
Annual Advance Purchase £700.00
STUDENT RIDACARD
Discounted rate for eligible students with a valid matriculation card.
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
CHILD RIDACARD
Age 5 - 15.
1 Week Advance Purchase £12.25
4 Week Advance Purchase £36.50
Annual Direct Debit (Paid Monthly) £34.00
Annual Advance Purchase £350.00
How do I buy a Ridacard?

If you wish to apply for a new direct debit Ridacard, please visit one of our TravelHubs where a member of the team will be happy to assist. Where possible, we ask that customers download and complete an application form in advance before attending.

New Advance Purchase Ridacards, loaded with a minimum of one week’s travel, will also need to be arranged at one of our TravelHubs.

If you have lost or damaged your Ridacard, please visit a TravelHub to arrange a replacement. This includes a £3.00 fee.

Waverley Bridge TravelHub
Shandwick Place TravelHub
East Coast Buses TravelHub
 

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