On the Day Single and Day Tickets
Information valid from Sunday 1st September 2024
Nottingham City Transport is the biggest transport provider in the City and we offer a wide range of tickets to make travelling by bus great value for money.
If you need any help, give us a call on 0115 950 60 70 or drop us an email at [email protected]
How Can I Pay?
We offer convenient and flexible ways to pay for your travel. Some tickets are only available using some payment methods.
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Cash on the busTo speed up boarding times and journeys, we operate an exact fare policy on our buses and drivers cannot give change |
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NCTX Buses appYou can avoid the hassle of finding cash to pay on the day by purchasing your ticket through the free NCTX Buses App on your smartphone. |
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ContactlessPay contactless by using your debit/credit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. For Adult Single and Day Tickets, Tap&Go by just presenting your card or device to the reader. For all other tickets, ask the driver for your ticket before presenting your card/device to the reader. |
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EasyriderEasyrider is a convenient, pre-paid smart travel card which provides unlimited all day travel across the NCT network and is the cheapest way to travel. We offer two types of Easyrider card, with discounts for Under 19s and Students:
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Easyrider PurseLaunching network-wide soon! An electronic purse which you top-up with money to then pay for your bus fares on the bus. |
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Robin HoodIf you travel with Nottingham City Transport, but sometimes have to use another bus, train or tram service, then a Robin Hood smart card is ideal. |
What Zones are there?
The NCT network comprises of two zones:
City Zone |
This is the Greater Nottingham area and covers nearly all of our services, except parts of the 1, 26/A, 61 and N26 except between the following points:
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Outer Zone |
This is the Greater Nottingham area, and also includes all stops on the 1, 26/A, 61 and N26 |
How much?
Adults
Tickets for anybody aged 19 and over. Concessionary passes are available from local authorities for older people and those with a disability.
City Zone | Outer Zone | |
Short Hop* | £1.70 | - |
Clifton Local Fare | £1.70 | - |
Standard Single | £2.00 # | £2.00 # |
Standard Single x 10 Trips | £20.00 # available on the NCTX Buses app only | £20.00 # available on the NCTX Buses app |
All Day Ticket on NCT | £5.30 | £7.80 |
All Day Ticket, Robin Hood | £6.40 | - |
All Day Ticket, Nottingham Contactless across NCT, NET and Linkbuses | £6.40 | - |
* Use our online Fare Finder by planning your journey to see if your journey is classed as a Short Hop.
# Discounted thanks to a government funded Help for Households initiative.
Under 19s
Tickets for anybody aged 5 to 18 inclusive. Under 5s travel free. Proof of age required for one off verification for tickets used on the NCTX Buses app.
City Zone | Outer Zone | |
Standard Single | £1.70 | Use our online Fare Finder by planning your journey to look up your fare |
Standard Single x 10 Trips | £15.30 available on the NCTX Buses app only | - |
All Day Ticket on NCT | £3.20 | £5.50 |
All Day Ticket, Robin Hood | £4.20 | - |
Under 22s
These tickets are available on the NCTX Buses app only. Proof of age and being resident of Nottinghamshire is required for one off verification for tickets used on the NCTX Buses app. More here.
City Zone | Outer Zone | |
Standard Single | £2.00 # | £2.00 # |
Standard Single x 10 Trips | £20.00 # | - |
All Day Ticket on NCT | £4.20 | £6.00 |
# Discounted thanks to a government funded Help for Households initiative.
Students
These tickets are available on the NCTX Buses app or Robin Hood Pay As You Go cards only. To qualify for student discount, you must present (at the time of app account registration) a valid photo ID issued by your UK college or university that shows a course expiry date. NUS Extra, ISIC and TOTUM cards are not accepted.
City Zone | Outer Zone | |
Standard Single | £2.00 # | £2.00 # |
Standard Single x 10 Trips | £20.00 # available on the NCTX Buses app only | - |
All Day Ticket on NCT | £4.20 | £6.00 |
All Day Ticket, Robin Hood | £5.20 available on Robin Hood PAYG cards only | - |
# Discounted thanks to a government funded Help for Households initiative.
Groups
Grouprider offers unlimited travel for families and couples travelling together at prices cheaper than buying individual day tickets.
Covers up to 5 people, min 1 adult, max 2 adults. All customers travelling on a Grouprider ticket must board and alight at the same stop.
City Zone | Outer Zone |
£8.50 - ask for a Grouprider | £12.50 - ask for a Network Grouprider |
Dogs
Hearing and assistance dogs are carried free of charge. A £1 Dog Rover ticket is available for all other dogs and can be used for unlimited travel across the NCT network for the day.