Single-journey adult ticket: A First ticket costs from £ 1.80 ( US$ 2.20) (depends on the distance of your trip), and a Lothian ticket is £ 1.70 ( US$ 2.10). Single-journey child ticket: Both Lothian and First single tickets cost £ 0.90 ( US$ 1.10).
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Scottish ITSO SmartcardsDepending 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.
Once activated, Network Day Tickets are valid from time of activation until 04:30 the following morning, and should be shown to the driver or ticket services assistant upon boarding for each journey taken.
There's no need to choose what ticket to purchase, just tap your contactless card or device every time you need to travel. We'll automatically charge you the cheapest fare for the journeys you've made on that day – you'll never pay more than the appropriate Day, Night or Weekly Ticket.
Eligibility. If you live in Scotland and are 5-21 years old you are eligible for a card giving you free bus travel. Children under 5 years old already travel for free on buses and don't need a card. Applications for cards are now open.
Scottish ITSO SmartcardsDepending 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.
Anytime tickets have no restrictions on what time you can travel. Anytime Singles allow you to travel within 2 days of the date shown on your ticket. Most Anytime Returns are valid for 5 days from the date shown on the 'outward' portion, and the for 1 calendar month on the 'return' portion.
London buses are all cashless, so you need an Oyster card, Travelcard or contactless payment card to ride. Bus fare is £1.75, and a day of bus-only travel will cost a maximum of £5.25.