Guide to Stagecoach East Scotland tickets

Tickets for children 

Under 5 

Up to four children under the age of 5 can travel for free when accompanied by a responsible passenger. 

However, these children can't:

• take a seat that paying passengers might need
• stay in a buggy in an unsuitable place on the bus

See our conditions of carriage  for more information about carrying small prams and buggies.

5-15 year olds

Children under 16 may be asked to prove their age by showing ID to our driver - failure to show on request means the full adult fare is payable. Child fares are not available on our night buses.

Single and return fares 

Most children aged from five to 15 pay half the price of an adult single fare. In the Angus area, children will pay two-thirds of the adult fare. All fares are rounded up to the nearest 5p.

A child add-on fare of just £1 is available between Ferrytoll/Halbeath P&R and Edinburgh when travelling with an adult buying the off peak day return.   An add-on fare of £1 is also available alongside an adult buying a period return  on the Express City Connect network to Glasgow Airport.

U16 megarider ticket 

Under 16s can get an U16 megarider  ticket for 7 days’ unlimited travel on our buses.

Child dayrider ticket 

Children under 16 can get a child dayrider ticket in certain travel zones, for one day's unlimited travel.  Buy from the driver or you can now buy as a mobile ticket via the Stagecoach Bus app.

Discounted tickets for over 11s with the Young Scot card

If you’re over 11, you can apply for a free Young Scot card. You’ll get a third off all our adult single fares.

Tickets for young people (16–19 years old) 

Young people can purchase:

1. a unirider  ticket if they are a full-time student
2. any type of adult ticket
3. U19 dayrider and megarider tickets within the Dundee, Dunfermline, East Scotland, Fife+ and Tayside ticket zones

You may be asked for ID to prove your age - failure to show on request means the full adult fare is payable.

Young Scot Card 

If you have a Young Scot card, you’ll get a third off all our adult single fares. Apply for a free Young Scot card.

Tickets for students 

unirider ticket 

If you’re a full time student, you’ll get great value with our unirider ticket . It allows unlimited travel on Stagecoach East Scotland routes, except from night buses, within your chosen travel zone.

To buy and use a unirider ticket, you'll need one of the following:

• a university or college card
• an NUS extra card

The name on your ID card must match the name on your ticket and your should contain a photo - failure to show on request means the full adults fare is payable.

Tickets for adults 

Passengers aged 16 and above pay the full price adult fare. We have a wide range of great value tickets available.

Singles and returns 

Our single and return tickets are ideal if you only travel occasionally.

It's cheaper to buy a return ticket than two singles. Return tickets can’t be used in the same direction and are not available on night buses.

megarider tickets 

You can use your megarider ticket  for unlimited travel on Stagecoach East Scotland routes in your chosen area, excluding night buses. You can choose a zone to suit your travel needs and how long you want your ticket for - we have megarider tickets for 7 days, 4 weeks and a calendar month.

These tickets are ideal for regular travellers who are looking to save money. They can also be passed to friends and family when you’re not using it.  Just pick your zone  and either buy from the driver or online.

You’re advised to insure higher-value tickets as replacements are only granted in exceptional circumstances.

dayrider tickets 

Our dayrider tickets are ideal if you’re making several journeys in one day. Excluding night buses, you can enjoy unlimited travel within your chosen travel zone.  You can now buy your dayrider ticket as a mobile ticket on the Stagecoach Bus app.

flexirider ticket 

Our flexirider ticket gives you 12 single journeys for the price of 10. You can use these on all our routes, except night buses, whenever you like within twenty eight days.  Discontinued 10 journey tickets will now be issued as flexirider tickets.

Edinburgh 12 Journey tickets

The Edinburgh 12 journey ticket offers 12 single journeys between 2 set points, to be used within 28 days and valid wholly on the following routes:

• 747
• X51/X52 between Halbeath P&R / Dunfermline / Ferrytoll P&R and Edinburgh
• X54 between Cowdenbeath, Halbeath P&R, Ferrytoll P&R and Edinburgh
• X55/X56 between Dunfermline, Halbeath P&R, Ferrytoll P&R and Edinburgh
• X53/X57/X58/X60/X62 between Dalgety Bay, Ferrytoll P&R and Edinburgh
• X59/X61 between Halbeath, Ferrytoll P&R and Edinburgh

The ticket can also be used on connecting services between Dunfermline, Dalgety Bay, Cowdenbeath, Halbeath and Ferrytoll for onward travel to / from Edinburgh or Livingston.  If you require a transfer for a connecting journey please request a transfer ticket from the first driver to show the driver of the next journey to ensure you do not pay for each part of the journey indivdually.  For your return journey, requesting this transfer facility will allow you to board any bus from Edinburgh to reach Ferrtyoll P&R/Halbeath P&R to then change to your normal route.

Your 12 journey ticket must be used within 28 days.

Multi-operator tickets

A range of multi-operator tickets exist for use on Stagecoach East Scotland services:

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	ABC is a smart ticket scheme for the Dundee area offering unlimited travel for 1 day or 7 days, you can buy your ticket from the driver and they'll either issue you with a new smartcard or the ticket can be loaded onto your existing card.
	ONE-TICKET is an unique travel scheme offering you unlimited travel on buses and rail in East Central Scotland. ONE-TICKET includes your own Travelarea plus areas of a lower number, (eg. Travelarea 4 = 4 + 3 + 2 + Edinburgh SmartZone), all for one great value price.   You can now buy and use your ONE-TICKET through a handy mobile app!
	The Grasshopper ticket is a great way to travel in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, just hop on or hop off any bus.

Tickets for families and groups 

dayrider tickets 

Our group dayrider offers unlimited travel on all our routes, excluding night buses for:

• 2 adults plus two children* or
• 1 adult plus three children* or
• 3 adults

Our dayrider tickets will allow you and your family or group unlimited travel within your chosen travel zone for the whole day.

* Children must be under 16 and carry appropriate proof of age.

Buy from the driver, or you can now buy as a mobile ticket via the Stagecoach Bus app.

Concessionary (seniors and disabled)

If you're of retirement age or have a disability, you can apply for a National Entitlement card  from the Scottish Government.

Your pass will allow you to travel for free on our buses. You’ll be able to use it at any time, any day of the week, except on our night buses. The terms, conditions and rules applying to the scheme are the responsibility of the pass- issuing authority.

If you need assistance from our driver, you may also be eligible for a journey assistance card.

Jobseekers 

We offer half price single and return tickets (where available) to jobseekers. To qualify you must have a valid Jobcentre Plus Travel Discount Card. 

Find out more about our half price discount for jobseekers .

Corporate (staff) travel 

We have corporate travel plans available for companies in some areas. Find out how to set up a corporate travel scheme for your company. 

Animals 

Guide dogs and assistance dogs can travel free of charge at all times. 

We allow other small well-behaved animals to travel at the discretion of the driver. See our conditions of carriage  for our full policy on animals.

Penalty charges 

All passengers must have a valid ticket or pass for their journey. If you don't show your ticket or pass when we ask, we may issue a penalty charge of £30.