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Buses

Travel Line: 0871 200 22 33

Phone to get information on what buses to catch, routes, departure times, journey duration etc

Lothian Buses:  0131 555 6363

Travelshops located on Waverley Bridge, Hanover Street, and Shandwick Place   

·         Lothian Buses is the main operator within Edinburgh. The Edinburgh Day Ticket (£3), allows unlimited one-day travel on the city's buses, can be purchased in advance.

·         Also available are the one-week bus pass (£15) or the four-week bus pass (£45) which gives unlimited access to buses.

·         Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 8.15 am - 6.00 pm

First Bus: 0870 872 7271

Provide much of the service between Edinburgh and the Lothians.

You will also see other bus companies, including Eastern Scottish, Lowland Scottish and Midland Scottish - all part of First Bus Company, along with S.M.T. - and Fife Scottish, all part of Stagecoach, which operate routes into and out of Edinburgh to other parts of Scotland

Taxis

Central Taxis                 0131 229 2468