Transport for Edinburgh

The Transport for Edinburgh app is an essential tool for navigating Edinburgh with convenience and efficiency. It combines Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams into a single, user-friendly platform, providing everything you need for seamless travel around the city. Opening the app presents you with instant departures for the nearest stops, along with an interactive map highlighting every available bus and tram stop close to your location. Simply tapping on a stop will give you a departure board, allowing you to compare different services in real-time.

Enhanced Navigation and Planning

Discover the fastest routes with the Transport for Edinburgh app’s smart search feature. Whether you are looking for a specific address, business, or general location, the app delivers the best travel options. It even allows you to track nearby buses in real-time on a map. The satnav functionality for buses and trams enhances your travel planning by considering network delays and providing step-by-step journey instructions, ensuring a smooth experience whether you are commuting, going out, or simply running errands.

Share Your Travel Details

Communicate your expected arrival time easily with friends and family by tracking your bus and sharing your journey via email, Twitter, Facebook, or WhatsApp. Recipients can follow your journey online without needing the Transport for Edinburgh app, making coordination effortless. Additionally, the app offers a companion m-ticket feature to purchase single tickets or DAYtickets, streamlining your travel preparations.

Operational Essentials

For optimal performance, the app requires data access and works best with GPS enabled. However, it’s important to consider that prolonged use of GPS can significantly affect battery life. Transport for Edinburgh ensures an efficient and connected travel experience across Edinburgh, enhancing your daily commutes and exploring the city.