Where to buy
First Bus App 
Buying mTickets on the First Bus App >> is the most convenient way to buy tickets 24 hours a day 7 days a week and they are often cheaper, so why not buy before you travel?
With a wide range available, including weekly and monthly tickets, there’s no need to have the right change as you can make your purchase in advance. Simply scan your mobile ticket when you hop on board, and you’re ready to go.
Please consider using contactless payments or purchasing tickets via our mobile app where possible. We appreciate your assistance in helping to limit the spread of coronavirus.
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Download the App
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Online 
Some tickets can be sent to your mobile, your email address or by post. We also offer direct debit subscriptions for some longer-term tickets.
Sending tickets to your mobile using the First Bus App is the quickest option, and could even save you money.
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On the Bus
Contactless payments >>, Apple pay, Google pay and cash are accepted on our buses.
Buses operated by First Midland Bluebird give change on all of the services.
Buses operated by First West Lothian require exact change - no change given.
Travel Shop
With over 800 Paypoint agents, its easy to pick up your FirstWeek ticket across our Midland Bluebird & West Lothian network area. Just look for the PayPoint logo. Great savings to be made compared to comparative number of weeks of FirstWeek tickets purchased on bus!
- Enjoy unlimited travel for less than £1.60 per day
- Travel across Central Scotland & West Lothian
- Simply turn up at the bus stop and go, no need for cash
Current issues

Coronavirus - COVID19: For up-to-date customer and service information please visit our Coronavirus information page »
Lost Property

If you have lost anything on a First bus in the Scotland East operating area please contact us
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Changes to our fares

We've made some changes to our fares and product range offering customers greater flexibility and value when they travel by bus.