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Live Travel Info
Journey Planner
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Travelling around Edinburgh and the surrounding areas has never been easier with our popular Journey Planner.
Live bus times
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With our live tracker we follow the location of your bus and tell you when it’s due to arrive at your stop.
Service Updates
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Check here for the latest alerts and diversions.
Maps & Times
Network Maps
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It’s easy to select the bus you need or plan your journey with our interactive route maps.
Timetables
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For those all important bus times, we have detailed timetables for every service across the network.
Our Services
Lothian Buses
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We operate over 50 regular services with plenty of connections across the network.
Airport Buses
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We run three services connecting the City Centre, North Edinburgh and West Edinburgh with the airport.
NightBus
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Our night buses run from midnight until the early hours to get you home.
Lothian Country
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This popular service connects communities around West Lothian seven days a week.
East Coast Buses
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Connecting Edinburgh with the towns and villages of East Lothian.
TravelHub
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Pop in to see us if you’re looking for information on our services or to buy or top-up your Ridacard.
CoffeeHub
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Locally sourced Scottish produce with a daily selection of cakes and pastries, hot food and meals in Edinburgh’s West End
Special Services
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First-class transport connections for large-scale events and visitor attractions.
Park & Ride
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Park your car for free and travel into the city
Tickets
TapTapCap & Contactless
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The easiest way to pay for your travel. Use TapTapCap to get the cheapest adult daily and weekly fare.
Fares & Tickets
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Find which fares or tickets you need for your journeys across our network.
Using the bus
Residents’ Guide
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If you live in Edinburgh and the Lothians, this section has all you need to plan your travel arrangements.
Visitor Guide
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With the help of our essential guide, you’ll discover the very best of Edinburgh and the Lothians.
STUDENTS
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Studying part-time or full-time? On-campus, remotely or hybrid? Whatever your needs, Lothian is here to make living, working and playing as a student easier than ever before.
Accessibility
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Here you will find information about accessibility and inclusivity on our services, including real life stories from our customers.
News
Customer Support
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Concessionary Travel
Concessionary Travel
Information about concessionary travel with Lothian Buses.
Lost, damaged or stolen National Entitlement Card
How do I use my National Entitlement Card (NEC)/Young Scot NEC on the bus?
My concessionary bus pass has expired - can I still travel?
I need to renew my national entitlement card (NEC)