The oystercard/travelcards you are talking about are London Transport products. You can’t use them in Edinburgh.
Do Oyster cards work in Edinburgh?
Can a Visitor Oyster card or Oyster card be used in other cities like Bath, Edinburgh, Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford and Cambridge? No, it is only eligible for travel on public transport in London.
Does Oyster card work all over UK?
No. Oyster cards are only useable within the TFL zones and down to Gatwick. No Oyster Card is a London specific product and can only be used on National Rail services in the Greater London area plus a few specific routes outside.
What areas are covered by Oyster card?
You can use Oyster Pay As You Go in London on all suburban trains stopping in Zones 1 – 9 and journeys to:
- Broxbourne, Rye House, St.
- Gatwick Airport.
- Merstham, Redhill, Earlswood, Salfords and Horley.
- Ockendon, Chafford Hundred, Purfleet and Grays.
- Epsom.
- Cuffley, Bayford and Hertford North.
- Radlett and Potters Bar.
How do you pay for public transport in Edinburgh?
How to Pay: Tickets or DAYtickets can be purchased directly from the bus driver if you have exact change. Contactless credit and debit cards can also be used, and both adult and family tickets can be purchased in advance on the Transport for Edinburgh m-tickets app.
Is Oyster card valid in Scotland?
As mentioned Oyster cards are for London transport only, they’ve got no association or validity with/on transport in Edinburgh/Scotland.
How much is a day ticket in Edinburgh?
| Ticket | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| SINGLEticket | £1.80 | 90p |
| DAYticket | £4.50 | £2.20 |
| Family DAYticket All-day travel for up to 2 adults and up to 3 children. | £9.50 | |
| Network DAYticket | £10.00 | £5.00 |
How far out of London can I use Oyster?
Oyster Travelcard Season Ticket
This will let you travel as much as you like on any National Rail, London Overground, London Underground, buses, Docklands Light Railway and Tramlink service within London Zones 1 – 9 (depending on the zones you purchase).
Can I use Oyster card travel outside London?
Oyster cards
You can also travel on most National Rail services in London and some outside London. You can also add: Travelcard. Bus & Tram Pass.
Is it cheaper to use Oyster or contactless?
There is a very small financial advantage to using a contactless card if you’re in London for more than a week and travel extensively every single day (weekly capping) but otherwise it’s no cheaper than using an Oyster.
Is the Oyster card being phased out?
“There will always be customers, such as children or those who need to manage their finances more carefully, who will benefit from the card.” However, TfL has no plans phase the Oyster card out.
Can I use my Oyster card on National Rail?
Oyster PAYG can be used for on all journeys on National Rail, London Underground, DLR, London Bus and London Trams services wholly within the London Fare Zones area, and PAYG can also be used on Southeastern’s HS1 service between St Pancras International and Stratford International, Gatwick Express and Southern
How far out of London can I use my freedom pass?
jpg. Freedom Passes will be valid to use on all of the Elizabeth line including stops outside of London. Freedom Pass holders should note that Bond Street on the Elizabeth line is not currently in use.
How much is public transport in Edinburgh?
Single Tickets
| Adult | Young Person Concession with eligible Young Scot card | |
|---|---|---|
| travel in 1 zone | £1.80 | £1.20 |
| travel in 2 zones | £2.80 | £1.85 |
| travel in 3 zones | £3.80 | £2.50 |
| travel in 4 zones | £4.80 | £3.20 |
What’s the best way to get around Edinburgh?
The public buses are the best way and sometimes the only way of getting to the city centre from the outskirts. Buses run 24 hours a day and are extremely frequent.
Do you need cash for buses in Edinburgh?
You can pay for tickets in cash when boarding the bus, by depositing the money in the box next to the driver, but be aware that exact change is required, as the drivers have no access to cash and are unable to give back change. Paying by card is also possible.
How do you pay for buses in Scotland?
Scottish ITSO Smartcards
Depending on the operator, tickets can be loaded onto your chosen ITSO smartcard at ticket offices, ticket vending machines, on board or in advance online and can be paid for with cash, card or contactless. There are many ITSO smartcard options available to you.
Is Visitor Oyster card worth it?
Great value. Pay as you go fares are cheaper than buying a paper single ticket or Day Travelcard. Your Visitor Oyster card offers daily capping. This means you can travel as much as you like in a single day and the amount you pay for your travel is limited (or capped).
How much is a Oyster card?
How much does an Oyster card cost? The Oyster card costs £5. You then add money to the card to pay for your travel. After one year the £5 fee will be added to your pay as you go money.
Is Uber cheaper than a taxi in Edinburgh?
Uber is also NOT always cheaper than a taxi or private hire, because of its surge pricing Uber can be more expensive (at New Year there are reports of Uber charging double the already-double-tariff minicab rates). Taxi / minicab metered rates are set by the council and rigorously enforced. 9.
How much is a taxi from Edinburgh Airport to city Centre?
The quickest transfer option is to take an Edinburgh airport taxi, which are available 24/7 at Edinburgh airport. The trip takes around 25 minutes in light traffic and costs approximately €26 (£23). The cheapest form of transportation to get to the city centre is to take the Airlink 100 Express Bus.