Single tickets
Single tickets
A single ticket entitles you to a one-way journey on any of our services.
Buy your single ticket from the bus driver when you get on and tell them your final destination.
Where can I buy single tickets?
You can buy your bus ticket directly from our driver. Just tell them your destination and buy your tickets on board.
How can I pay?
Our bus drivers accept:
- cash
- contactless credit or debit cards
- national transport tokens
Can I get change?
Please try to have the correct fare. Sometimes our drivers may not have change.
What about children?
- Children aged between five and 15 are charged at a discounted fare.
- Children under five years of age travel for free with a fare-paying passenger or pass holder.
- Children under five should vacate their seat if it is required by an adult.
- Each passenger may travel with up to three under 5s for free.
- Additional children will be charged at a discounted rate.
There are more details on our Family page.
Coach services: One child under three years of age may travel at no charge per fare-paying adult, provided they do not occupy a seat.
Customers travelling with more than one children under three will need to pay a fare for each additional child.
Do I still need a ticket if I pay by contactless?
Yes. It will also include a receipt.
Can I buy my single bus tickets online?
No, you can only buy your ticket from the driver.
However, if you use our buses regularly, you may want to:
- buy an m-ticket using our app
- get an Arriva Connect Smartcard
- order tickets online to be posted to you
- buy Multi-journey Saver tickets online
- buy Student Saver tickets online