Depending on the location of your accommodation, you might need to take a bus, tram, walk, or cycle to reach your campus. Campus maps Cycling Cycling is one of the most popular modes of transport.Getting a bike Bike Security Cycling Facilities Cycling and walking route maps Young Persons' Free Bus travel Scheme People under the age of 22 years can travel for free on public bus services across Scotland. To be eligible, you must apply for a National Entitlement Card (NEC).Applicants must be resident in Scotland for at least 6 months of the year.Find out how to apply Discount for other groups Lothian Buses The main bus operator in Edinburgh is Lothian Buses. They offer different ticket types:Single fare (one bus ride)Day Ticket (unlimited travel for one day)Ridacard (unlimited travel for one week - one year)Their contactless payment system will automatically charge you the cheapest daily fare for the journeys you’ve made:Lothian Buses contactless payment systemYou can plan your journey using the mobile app or the Lothian Buses website:Transport for Edinburgh App Lothian Buses Taxis Edinburgh's black taxis can be hailed in the street, booked by phone, or found at one of the many central taxi ranks.Private Hire Cabs must be booked by phone in advance. They must display their taxi licence inside the car on the dashboard.City CabsCentral TaxisEmergency Taxi Scheme Other options For more information about the many transport options and travel schemes available, see the University's Transport and Parking webpages. Transport and Parking This article was published on 2024-11-12
