Best Edinburgh Trams Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

With an average user rating of 4.1β˜…, the edinburgh trams category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 249+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Edinburgh Trams Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Bus & TramBus & TramFree4.8β˜… (217)NoNoAug 2026
2ET AppET AppFree4.2β˜… (5)NoNoAug 2026
3ScotRail Train Times & TicketsScotRail Train Times & TicketsFree4.9β˜… (439)YesNoAug 2026
4RideMap EdinburghRideMap EdinburghFreeβ€”NoNoMay 2026
5Edinburgh 1544Edinburgh 1544Free5.0β˜… (2)NoNoMay 2026
6Edinburgh Bus TimesEdinburgh Bus TimesFreeβ€”YesNoAug 2026
7Edinburgh Bus ToursEdinburgh Bus ToursFree4.4β˜… (90)NoNoAug 2026
8Edinburgh Travel Guide .Edinburgh Travel Guide .Free4.8β˜… (244)NoYesAug 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😞(217 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 Limited

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
RideMap Edinburgh
RideMap Edinburgh
RideMap Edinburgh
by Rabail Kamiz
Free
πŸ—ΊοΈ Navigation
(0)
5
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
6
Edinburgh Bus Times
Edinburgh Bus Times
Edinburgh Bus Times
by JSVM Soft
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
7
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
8
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
9
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
10
Edinburgh - Enlightenment
Edinburgh - Enlightenment
Edinburgh - Enlightenment
City walking tour
Free
πŸ“š Education
(0)
11
CabAir Edinburgh Transfers
CabAir Edinburgh Transfers
CabAir Edinburgh Transfers
by CABAIR LIMITED
Free
πŸ’Ό Business
(0)
12
Central Taxis Edinburgh
Central Taxis Edinburgh
Central Taxis Edinburgh
by Central Radio Taxis Tollcross Ltd
Free

Book and track taxis in Edinburgh with ease. Request a ride instantly or schedule in advance, pay with various methods, and receive real-time updates. Enjoy added security features and manage your booking history.

Book taxis ASAP or pre-bookPay by cash, card, or accountTrack taxi live
✈️ Travel
(4)
free
13
Edinburgh Culture
Edinburgh Culture
Edinburgh Culture
Edinburgh's cultural agenda
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
14
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
15
The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, L
The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, L
The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, L
by GPSmyCity.com, Inc.
Free

Explore Edinburgh's historic Royal Mile with this app. Discover key landmarks, read descriptions, and listen to audio narrations of its rich medieval history and Scottish heritage.

Historic Royal Mile tourDescriptions of 14+ sightsAudio narrations
✈️ Travel
(0)
free
16
Bin Days Edinburgh Recycling
Bin Days Edinburgh Recycling
Bin Days Edinburgh Recycling
Bin Reminders:Be a Binfluencer
Free

Never miss a bin collection day again with this unofficial app for Edinburgh residents. Get timely reminders for packaging, glass, garden, food, and landfill bins. Easily track your recycling schedule and stay informed about collection dates.

Bin collection calendar for EdinburghCustomizable remindersSupports all bin types (packaging, glass, garden, food, landfill)
πŸ”§ Utilities
(0)
free
17
First Bus
First Bus
First Bus
Bus Times App, Buy mTickets
Free

Plan your bus journeys, track buses in real-time, and purchase digital tickets. Save favorite routes and stops for quick access. Manage your account and payments securely for a convenient travel experience.

Journey planningLive bus trackingDigital ticket purchasing
✈️ Travel
(2.1K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Desi Pakwan Edinburgh
Desi Pakwan Edinburgh
Desi Pakwan Edinburgh
Biryani, Burgers, Indian
Free
πŸ” Food & Drink
(0)
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
Tonys Takeaway Edinburgh
Tonys Takeaway Edinburgh
Tonys Takeaway Edinburgh
Order a Delicious Meal Online
Free
πŸ” Food & Drink
(0)

FAQ about Edinburgh Trams

What are the best edinburgh trams apps for iPhone?
Bus & Tram tops our edinburgh trams apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 217 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 August 2026.
We track 249+ edinburgh trams apps on the iOS App Store as of August 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.