Is the airlink bus to Edinburgh airport cash only?

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There is a convenient bus link between the city center of edinburgh and its airport. I am running out of cash, so to spare me the coins, I would prefer to pay the bus with my credit or debit card. I recall that on my way from the airport I paid cash. Can I pay with cards? Online I can only pay for a return and I need access to a printer, which I don't have. Should I just take my loss and take some cash and spare the coins for future trips or can I pay with cards on the bus or in the terminal building?



Best Answer

I am not 100% sure, but I think you can pay with card if you buy your ticket in one of the Lothian Buses' Travelshops. There is at least a Travelshop at Waverley station if you plan to take the bus from there.




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Can you buy Airlink tickets on the bus?

Tickets may be purchased with cash directly on the bus. Please have correct fare ready as driver may not be able to issue change. Note; We cannot accept credit or debit card payments on the bus. Visitor Leap Cards and Leap Cards can also be used to purchase Airlink Express tickets.

Do Edinburgh buses take cash?

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.

How do you pay for the bus in Edinburgh?

Just tell the driver what ticket you want, pop the coins in the box or tap your contactless card/device, take your ticket and find a seat. If paying by cash, make sure you have coins with you before getting on the bus. You will need to have the exact money as our drivers cannot give you change (except on Airlink).

Can you pay cash on buses in Scotland?

No problem! Good old fashioned cash is still accepted on board too. Our drivers all give change so you don't have to worry about breaking that note before your bus arrives. Pop to your local travel shop!



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