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We operate all over the UK

Arriva buses run in most UK towns and regions. We operate in the North West, North East, Yorkshire, Wales, the Midlands, Beds and Bucks, Herts and Essex and Kent and Surrey.

Select your region to see what services operate in your area.

Arriva Bus App

With the Arriva Bus App you can find the time of the next bus, the nearest bus stop, how get somewhere. Get all the information you need in the palm of your hand.

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School travel

Find out about deals for pupils who do not get free home-to-school travel

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Senior travel

Find out more about free concessionary travel schemes.

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Student travel

Arriva's network of service within it's regions provides many links and opportunities for travel that are ideal for students attending the universities and colleges.

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Making bus travel easier for customers with disabilities

Find out about how we can help make travel easier for people with disabilities, including scooter users.

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Our promise and your rights

We value your custom and welcome customers from all communities that we serve. Here we have outlined the quality of service that we promise to deliver to you.

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Our history

Find out about the fascinating past of your local bus company. You may be surprised to find just how long we’ve been a part of your local community.

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Arriva Group

Arriva UK Bus is part of the Arriva group, which is owned by Deutsche Bahn. Find out more about the Arriva group and how we fit into it.

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Buy tickets online

You can buy multi-journey Saver tickets and Student Saver tickets quickly and securely through our online store. Choose whether to have your ticket sent to you in the post or delivered direct to your phone as an m-ticket. Some tickets are also available as Arriva Connect smartcards.

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(Please note that North East, Yorkshire and North West Student Saver tickets, and North West and Wales Scholar Saver tickets are available from our new online smartcard shop from 20 August - see next column)

Buy tickets on Arriva Connect smartcards

We are phasing in improvements to our online shopping experience.

Buy Student Saver tickets for:

• Arriva North East
• Arriva Yorkshire
• Arriva North West
  
  

and Scholar Saver tickets for:

• Arriva North West
• Arriva Buses Wales
  
  

from our new online smartcard store from Monday 20 August 2018.

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Arriva m-ticket app

It's a secure, quick, easy and convenient way to buy Day, Weekly, 4-Weekly, Annual and Student Saver bus tickets!

Arriva m-ticket app

Local Shops

Purchasing bus tickets or topping-up your m-ticket account is now easier than ever - do it at your local shops next time you drop in for milk or to pick up a paper.

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On the bus

You can buy a selection of tickets on your Arriva bus, from single tickets, to weekly saver. Please try to remember to have the correct far as the drivers may not always have change and then all you need to do is find a seat, sit back and enjoy your journey.

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Careers in the bus industry

Our drivers make up our largest group of employees but this role is often just the beginning of someone’s career at Arriva.

Careers with Arriva

Apprenticeships

Interested in Engineering? Like being hands-on? Want to work and learn? Then an Arriva Apprenticeship might be the ideal opportunity for you.

Arriva Apprenticeships 

Graduate Scheme

Our Graduate Development Programme will give you the skills to become a future business leader in an organisation that is always looking ahead.

Graduate Scheme

Find a job

We can offer a wide range of opportunities from drivers and supervisors to managerial and engineering roles. Find out if we have the perfect job for you.

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Lost Property

Find out what to do if you leave something on the bus, find something on the bus or are concerned about a suspicious package on the bus.

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Ask Alfie!

We've made it easier for you to find out things you want to know. Simply type in your query and we'll present you with answers.

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Chat live to our advisors

If you couldn't find your answer with Alfie, chat live with one of our friendly advisors

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Arriva Connect smartcards

From Thursday 16 August 2018, Arriva North East, Arriva Yorkshire and Arriva North West Student Saver tickets and Arriva North West Saver tickets from our new online smartcard store. Other smartcard tickets and tickets fulfilled through other channels will continue to be available from the existing online shop for the time being.

Arriva Connect smartcards

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Advertise

Advertise your product or service on our buses and bus tickets

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