Best Edinburgh Trams Apps

189+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

With an average user rating of 4.1β˜…, the edinburgh trams category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 189+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Edinburgh Trams Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Bus & TramBus & TramFree4.8β˜… (210)NoNoAug 2026
2ET AppET AppFree4.2β˜… (5)NoNoJul 2026
3ScotRail Train Times & TicketsScotRail Train Times & TicketsFree4.9β˜… (439)YesNoAug 2026
4Edinburgh Travel Guide .Edinburgh Travel Guide .Free4.8β˜… (244)NoYesJul 2026
5Edinburgh Bus TimesEdinburgh Bus TimesFreeβ€”YesNoMay 2026
6Edinburgh Bus ToursEdinburgh Bus ToursFree4.4β˜… (90)NoNoMay 2026
7Edinburgh Lothian Bus TrackerEdinburgh Lothian Bus TrackerFreeβ€”NoNoMay 2026
8Traveline ScotlandTraveline ScotlandFreeβ€”NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Edinburgh Trams

Bus & Tram#1

Bus & Tram by Lothian Buses plc

Lothian Buses/Edinburgh Trams
Editor's Choice
✈️ Travel
4.8😞(210 ratings)
Free
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Plan your bus and tram journeys in Edinburgh and the Lothians with real-time arrival information. Purchase mobile tickets directly within the app and receive live updates on delays and diversions.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Improved layout and UI
  • πŸ’‘ Ability to purchase tickets in-app

Room to Improve

  • πŸ™ Worse than previous app
  • πŸ€” Confusing and unintuitive navigation
  • πŸ” Harder to find bus schedules and routes
ET App#2

ET App by Edinburgh Trams

Tickets for Edinburgh Trams
Strong Contender
✈️ Travel
4.2(5 ratings)
Free
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Purchase and display mobile tickets for travel within Edinburgh. Securely buy tickets using Apple Pay or card, and present them to the driver when boarding.

ScotRail Train Times & Tickets#3

ScotRail Train Times & Tickets by ScotRail Trains Limited

Worth Considering
✈️ Travel
4.9😐(439 ratings)
FreeAds
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Book train tickets and check live train times for your journeys. Save favorite routes, get real-time disruption updates, and track your train's progress. Purchase tickets in just a few taps and store them digitally on your phone.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Easy to use
  • πŸš€ Quick booking process
  • πŸš€ Convenient mobile tickets
  • πŸš€ Accurate train times

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› App crashes and glitches
  • πŸ› Unreliable ticket activation
  • πŸ”‹ Issues with battery and offline use

More Edinburgh Trams apps to explore

4
Edinburgh Travel Guide .
Edinburgh Travel Guide .
Edinburgh Travel Guide .
Travel Guide and Offline Map
Free

Explore a city with an offline travel guide and interactive map. Discover attractions, plan itineraries, and navigate with augmented reality and GPS. Includes local tips for shopping, dining, and nightlife.

Offline travel guideAugmented reality (AR) explorationInteractive offline maps
πŸ—ΊοΈ Navigation
(244)
free with in-app purchases
5
Edinburgh Bus Times
Edinburgh Bus Times
Edinburgh Bus Times
by JSVM Soft
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
6
Edinburgh Bus Tours
Edinburgh Bus Tours
Edinburgh Bus Tours
by Lothian Buses plc
Free

Explore Edinburgh's sights with live bus times and an interactive map. Discover exclusive partner discounts and save your favorite attractions. Plan your visit with suggested itineraries for a seamless city experience.

Interactive map with live bus timesExclusive partner discountsExplore and save attractions
✈️ Travel
(90)
free
7
Edinburgh Lothian Bus Tracker
Edinburgh Lothian Bus Tracker
Edinburgh Lothian Bus Tracker
by Naiara Albaina
Free

Track Edinburgh public transport in real-time with automatic map refreshes every 15 seconds. See bus directions and delays by tapping on individual vehicles. Easily find routes near your current location.

Real-time bus trackingAutomatic map refreshesView bus direction
✈️ Travel
(0)
free
8
Traveline Scotland
Traveline Scotland
Traveline Scotland
by Traveline Scotland Ltd
Free

Plan your public transport journeys across Scotland with comprehensive route information for buses, trains, ferries, and trams. Get real-time departure updates, live bus tracking, and access timetables and fare details. Stay informed about travel news and disruptions, and even find cycle hire locations.

National public transport journey plannerLive departure informationLive bus tracking
✈️ Travel
(0)
free
9
Transit β€’ Subway & Bus Times
Transit β€’ Subway & Bus Times
Transit β€’ Subway & Bus Times
Track NYC MTA, CTA, LA Metro
Free

Navigate your city with real-time public transit information. Plan routes, track vehicles, and receive instant alerts for buses and trains in over 1,000 cities worldwide. Save favorite destinations for quick trip planning.

Real-time departure timesLive vehicle trackingFastest route planning
πŸ—ΊοΈ Navigation
(965K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Edinburgh 1544
Edinburgh 1544
Edinburgh 1544
by Alan Miller
Free

Explore a digital reconstruction of 16th-century Edinburgh. Discover the Scottish capital's history through videos, photospheres, and interactive hotspots. See recreations of landmarks as they appeared during Mary Queen of Scots' childhood.

Digital reconstruction of 16th-century EdinburghVideos of historic townscapePhotospheres of key sites
πŸ“š Education
(2)
free
11
The Edinburgh App Explore Now!
The Edinburgh App Explore Now!
The Edinburgh App Explore Now!
Events, Food & Things to Do
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
12
Edinburgh - Enlightenment
Edinburgh - Enlightenment
Edinburgh - Enlightenment
City walking tour
Free
πŸ“š Education
(0)
13
UK Metro - London, Glasgow
UK Metro - London, Glasgow
UK Metro - London, Glasgow
Offline & AR
Free

Access detailed offline maps of major UK subway, tram, and light rail systems. Features include fullscreen views, zoom controls, user location tracking, and augmented reality (AR) integration for enhanced navigation.

Offline metro mapsAR viewUser location tracking
✈️ Travel
(60)
free with in-app purchases
14
Curious Edinburgh
Curious Edinburgh
Curious Edinburgh
by The University of Edinburgh
Free
πŸ“š Education
(0)
15
Edinburgh Flight Information
Edinburgh Flight Information
Edinburgh Flight Information
Arrivals, departures & gates
Free

Get real-time flight updates for Edinburgh Airport. Track arrivals, departures, and gate information. Essential for travelers and those picking up or dropping off passengers.

Real-time flight trackingArrivals and departuresGate information
✈️ Travel
(1)
free with in-app purchases
16
CabAir Edinburgh Transfers
CabAir Edinburgh Transfers
CabAir Edinburgh Transfers
by CABAIR LIMITED
Free
πŸ’Ό Business
(0)
17
Moon Private Hire
Moon Private Hire
Moon Private Hire
Edinburgh Private Hire App
Free

Book private hire vehicles for travel within Edinburgh and to the airport. Offers instant fare estimates, multiple car options, and flexible payment methods. Supports pre-booking and multi-stop journeys.

Order now or pre-bookInstant fare calculationMultiple car options
✈️ Travel
(7)
free
18
Pierinos Edinburgh
Pierinos Edinburgh
Pierinos Edinburgh
by pierinos ltd
Free

Browse a diverse menu with customizable options and family favorites. Order your desired meals conveniently through the app or website for pickup or delivery.

View full menuCustomizable ordersOnline ordering
πŸ” Food & Drink
(0)
free
19
Edinburgh Map and Walks
Edinburgh Map and Walks
Edinburgh Map and Walks
by GPSmyCity.com, Inc.
Free

Explore a city on foot with self-guided tours featuring attractions and hidden gems. This app provides a detailed city map with search and location bookmarking, allowing you to track your steps and share photos. All data is offline, making it perfect for travelers without a data plan.

Self-guided walking toursDetailed offline city mapSearchable points of interest
✈️ Travel
(1)
free
20
Edinburgh Castle Guide with Audio
Edinburgh Castle Guide with Audio
Edinburgh Castle Guide with Audio
by Tourist Apps
Free

Explore Scotland's most popular tourist attraction with an immersive audio guide. Discover hidden secrets, fun facts, and gruesome history while uncovering everything the castle has to offer.

Detailed audio walk-through guideLittle-known secrets and fun factsGruesome castle history
✈️ Travel
(1)
free

FAQ about Edinburgh Trams

What are the best edinburgh trams apps for iPhone?
Bus & Tram tops our edinburgh trams apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 210 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes β€” 20 of the top edinburgh trams apps we rank are free to download, including Bus & Tram and ET App.
Bus & Tram has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 189+ edinburgh trams apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app helps you plan your bus and tram journeys in and around Edinburgh and the Lothians. It provides real-time arrival and departure information, allows you to purchase mobile tickets, and offers live updates on travel disruptions.
You can plan your journey by viewing your current location on the interactive map and entering your desired destination. The app will then suggest practical routes based on your travel preferences.