Fares & tickets
Easyrider Smartcard
Easyrider is a convenient, prepaid smart travel card which provides discounted UNLIMITED all day travel across the NCT network.
Easyrider Mobile
Avoid the hassle of finding cash to pay on the day and pay for your bus travel using your smart phone.
NTU and UON Students
Discounted travel for University Students, with only our buses dropping you off inside Campus!
Cash Fares on the Bus
NCT operates an exact fare policy and our drivers cannot give change. When you board, please place your money in the red coin box and let the driver know which ticket you need.
Robin Hood
If you travel with Nottingham City Transport, but sometimes have to use another bus, train or tram service, then a Robin Hood Season ticket is ideal for you. There are two types of Robin Hood card - Season and Pay As You Go - which can be used within Greater Nottingham
Grouprider
Grouprider is ideal for families or two adults travelling after 09:30 weekdays or any time at the weekend.
Concessionary Passes
We accept all valid older persons and disabled concessionary passes for free travel on our buses under the National Concessionary Scheme.
Plus Bus
We accept PLUSBUS tickets, which offer unlimited journeys on our buses when you arrive in Nottingham by train.
Staff Travel Scheme
Save money, save hassle, save the planet….. with our Easy to Commute Staff Travel Scheme offering unlimited NCT bus travel at the cheapest monthly price!
Direct Debit
Paying by Direct Debit takes away the hassle of topping up your Easyrider every month because we top up your card for you!
Easyrider Purse
Easyrider Purse offers a 15% discount on Single & Return Fares for Outer Area journeys on the 1 and 26.