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Buy your ticket at any time and then activate your ticket when you’re ready to travel (you will need an internet connection to activate and single tickets expire 15mins after activation). On the bus, just show the ticket screen to the driver when you get on.
Adult City 24 Hour and 5 Day
Unlimited travel for a day or 5 days on our buses in Greater Nottingham area. Visit nctx.co.uk/cash-fares for boundary on 1, 26/A, 46, 47, N26
Unlimited travel on all NCT buses in the Greater Nottingham Area for 24 hours from activation.
Unlimited travel on all NCT buses in the Greater Nottingham Area. Valid for 120 hours from activation.
Bulk buy 5 x 24 Hour Cityrider tickets and activate when you want. Unlimited NCT bus travel in Greater Nottingham Area for 24 hours from activation.
Adult City Area Singles
Single tickets for journeys on our buses in the Greater Nottingham area. Visit nctx.co.uk/cash-fares for boundary on 1, 26/A, 46, 47, N26
Valid for a single journey on any NCT Bus in the Greater Nottingham area. Ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
10 single journeys for use on any NCT Bus in Greater Nottingham area. Buy in bulk, activate when you want. Ticket displays for 15 mins from activation
Valid for a 'Short Hop' journey as per advertised boundaries (as at nctx.co.uk/cash-fares). Ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
Grouprider
A Grouprider ticket covers up to 5 people (min. 1 adult, max 2 adults).
Unlimited travel on NCT buses in Nottm. Up to 5 people (min 1 adult, max 2 adult). Activate from 09:30 weekdays; any time weekends. Expires at 04:29.
Unlimited travel on NCT buses in Nottingham. Up to 5 people (min 1 adult, max 2 adult). Valid for 24 hours from activation.
Unlimited travel on all NCT buses. Up to 5 people (min 1 adult, max 2 adult). Activate from 09:30 weekdays; any time weekends. Expires at 04:29.
Unlimited travel on all NCT buses. Up to 5 people (min 1 adult, max 2 adult). Valid for 24 hours from activation.
Park & Ride
Day return travel for a car load (up to 5 people) for Park & Ride customers. Individual travellers, use Adult City 24 Hour or City Area singles.
Return travel for a car load (up to 5 people) on 49 from Queens Drive Park and Ride. Activate one ticket at P&R Site. Activate other in City to return
Return travel for a car load (up to 5 people) on 44 or 50 from Racecourse P&R Site. Activate one ticket at P&R Site. Activate other in City to return.
Student
Student tickets for Pink, Orange, Navy Line 1 & 4 services. Student verification required. See Under 19 tickets if aged 5-18.
Ticket for Students. Valid for single journey on Orange 34, 36 (full route) and 35 (City-Priory Rbt). Ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
This ticket requires that the user be verified before it can be activated.
Ticket for Students. Valid for single journey on Pink 28, 31 (full route) and 30 (City-Jubilee Campus). Ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation
This ticket requires that the user be verified before it can be activated.
Ticket for Students. Valid for single journey on Navy 1 and 4 between NTU Clifton Campus and City. Ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation
This ticket requires that the user be verified before it can be activated.
Under 19 City Area
Discounted tickets for 5-18 year olds. Age verification required. Visit nctx.co.uk/cash-fares for boundary on 1, 26/A, 46, 47, N26
Ticket for 5-18 year olds. Valid for a single journey on any NCT Bus in the Greater Nottingham area. Ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
This ticket requires that the user be verified before it can be activated.
10 single journeys for use on any NCT Bus in Greater Nottingham area. Buy in bulk, activate when you want. Ticket displays for 15 mins from activation
This ticket requires that the user be verified before it can be activated.
Ticket for 5-18 year olds. Unlimited travel on all NCT buses in the Greater Nottingham Area for 24 hours from activation.
This ticket requires that the user be verified before it can be activated.
Ticket for 5-18 year olds. Unlimited travel on all NCT buses in the Greater Nottingham Area for 120 hours from activation.
This ticket requires that the user be verified before it can be activated.
Bulk buy 5 x 24 Hour Cityrider tickets and activate when you want. Unlimited NCT bus travel in Greater Nottingham Area for 24 hours from activation.
This ticket requires that the user be verified before it can be activated.
Special Tickets
Tickets for special events, which are usually time restricted for the days of that event only.
Unlimited travel on all NCT buses in Greater Nottingham throughout IVFDF Festival on 6, 7 and 8 March 2020.
Network Rider Adult & Under 19
Tickets for use on every NCT bus, including as far as Lambley, Woodborough, Southwell and Loughborough.
Unlimited travel on all NCT buses, including Southwell, Woodborough and Loughborough for 24 hours from Activation.
Unlimited travel on all NCT buses, incl. Southwell, Woodborough and Loughborough for 120 hours from Activation.
Ticket for 5-18 year olds. Unlimited travel on all NCT buses, including Southwell, Woodborough and Loughborough for 24 hours from Activation.
This ticket requires that the user be verified before it can be activated.
Ticket for 5-18 year olds. Unlimited travel on all NCT buses, including Southwell, Woodborough and Loughborough for 120 hours from Activation.
This ticket requires that the user be verified before it can be activated.
Inner City Return
Valid for journeys inside the Inner City Area only, as per advertised Inner City Return boundary at www.nctx.co.uk/cash-fares
Displays for 15 minutes from activation. Valid for journeys inside the Inner City Area only, as per advertised boundary at www.nctx.co.uk/cash-fares
South Notts Adult Outer Area
Adult tickets for South Notts journeys to/from Gotham, East Leake, Stanford and Loughborough.
Valid for a single journey on South Notts 1 between any two stops between Nottingham and Gotham. Ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
2 Trips on South Notts 1 between any stops between Nottingham and Gotham. Each ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
Valid for a single journey on South Notts 1 between any two stops between Nottingham and Stanford. Ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
2 Trips on South Notts 1 between any stops between Nottingham and Stanford. Each ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
Valid for a single journey on South Notts 1 between any two stops between Nottingham and Loughborough. Ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
2 Trips on South Notts 1 between any stops between Nottingham and Loughborough. Each ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
Valid for a single journey on South Notts 1 between any two stops between Clifton and Gotham. Ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
2 Trips on South Notts 1 between any stops between Clifton and Gotham. Each ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
Valid for single journey on South Notts 1 between any two stops between Clifton and Stanford on Soar. Ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
2 Trips on South Notts 1 between any stops between Clifton and East Leake / Stanford on Soar. Each ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
Valid for a single journey on South Notts 1 between any two stops between Clifton and Loughborough. Ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
2 Trips on South Notts 1 between any stops between Clifton and Loughborough. Each ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
Valid for a single journey on South Notts 1 between any two stops between Gotham and Stanford. Ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
2 Trips on South Notts 1 between any stops between Gotham and Stanford. Each ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
Valid for a single journey on South Notts 1 between any two stops between Gotham and Loughborough. Ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
2 Trips on South Notts 1 between any stops between Gotham and Loughborough. Each ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
Valid for a single journey on South Notts 1 between any two stops between East Leake and Loughborough. Ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
2 Trips on South Notts 1 between any stops between East Leake and Loughborough. Each ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
Valid for a single journey on South Notts 1 between any two stops between Stanford and Loughborough. Ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
2 Trips on South Notts 1 between any stops between Stanford and Loughborough. Each ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
South Notts Under19 Outer Area
Tickets 5-18 year olds for journeys to/from Gotham, East Leake, Stanford and Loughborough. Age verification required.
Valid for a single journey on South Notts 1 between any two stops between Nottingham and Gotham. Ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
This ticket requires that the user be verified before it can be activated.
2 Trips on South Notts 1 between any stops between Nottingham and Gotham. Each ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
This ticket requires that the user be verified before it can be activated.
Valid for a single journey on South Notts 1 between any two stops between Nottingham and East Leake. Ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
This ticket requires that the user be verified before it can be activated.
2 Trips on South Notts 1 between any stops between Nottingham and East Leake. Each ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
This ticket requires that the user be verified before it can be activated.
2 Trips on South Notts 1 between any stops between Nottingham and Loughborough. Each ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
This ticket requires that the user be verified before it can be activated.
2 Trips on South Notts 1 between any stops between Clifton and Gotham. Each ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
This ticket requires that the user be verified before it can be activated.
Valid for a single journey on South Notts 1 between any two stops between Gotham and East Leake. Ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
This ticket requires that the user be verified before it can be activated.
2 Trips on South Notts 1 between any stops between Gotham and East Leake. Each ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
This ticket requires that the user be verified before it can be activated.
Valid for a single journey on South Notts 1 between any two stops between Gotham and Loughborough. Ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
This ticket requires that the user be verified before it can be activated.
2 Trips on South Notts 1 between any stops between Gotham and Loughborough. Each ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
This ticket requires that the user be verified before it can be activated.
Valid for a single journey on South Notts 1 between any two stops between Stanford and Loughborough. Ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
This ticket requires that the user be verified before it can be activated.
2 Trips on South Notts 1 between any stops between Stanford and Loughborough. Each ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
This ticket requires that the user be verified before it can be activated.
Valid for a single journey on South Notts 1 between any two stops between Nottingham and Loughborough Ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
This ticket requires that the user be verified before it can be activated.
Valid for a single journey on South Notts 1 between any two stops between Clifton and Gotham. Ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
This ticket requires that the user be verified before it can be activated.
Pathfinder Adult Outer Area
Adult tickets for Pathfinder journeys to/from Burton Joyce, Lowdham, NTU Brackenhurst and Southwell.
Valid for single trip on Pathfinder 26 between any stops between Nottingham, Burton Joyce or Lowdham. Ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
2 Trips on Pathfinder 26 between any stops between Nottingham, Burton Joyce or Lowdham. Each ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
Valid for single journey on Pathfinder 26 between any stop stops between Nottingham and Thurgarton Ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
2 Trips on Pathfinder 26 between any stops between Nottingham and Thurgarton. Each ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
Valid for single journey on Pathfinder 26 between any stop stops between Nottingham and Southwell. Ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
2 Trips on Pathfinder 26 between any stops between Nottingham and NTU Brackenhurst or Southwell. Each ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
Valid for single journey on Pathfinder 26 between any stop stops between Linden Grove and Thurgarton. Ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
2 Trips on Pathfinder 26 between any stops between Linden Grove and Thurgarton. Each ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
Valid for single journey on Pathfinder 26 between any stop stops between Linden Grove and Southwell. Ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
2 Trips on Pathfinder 26 between any stops between Linden Grove and Southwell. Each ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
Valid for single journey on Pathfinder 26 between any stop stops between Burton Joyce and Southwell. Ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
2 Trips on Pathfinder 26 between any stops between Burton Joyce and Southwell. Each ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
Valid for single journey on Pathfinder 26 between any stop stops between Lowdham and Southwell Ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
2 Trips on Pathfinder 26 between any stops between Lowdham and Southwell. Each ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
Valid for single journey on Pathfinder 26 between any stop stops between Thurgarton and Southwell. Ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
2 Trips on Pathfinder 26 between any stops between Thurgarton and Southwell. Each ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
Valid for single journey on Pathfinder 26 between any stop stops between NTU Bracken. and Southwell. Ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
2 Trips on Pathfinder 26 between any stops between NTU Brackenhurst and Southwell. Each ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
Pathfinder Under 19 Outer Area
Tickets for 5-18 year olds for journeys to/from Burton Joyce, Lowdham, NTU Brackenhurst and Southwell. Age verification required.
Valid for single journey on Pathfinder 26 between any stops between Nottingham, Burton Joyce or Lowdham. Ticket displays for 15 mins from activation.
This ticket requires that the user be verified before it can be activated.
2 Trips on Pathfinder 26 between any stops between Nottingham, Burton Joyce or Lowdham. Each ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
This ticket requires that the user be verified before it can be activated.
Valid for single journey on Pathfinder 26 between any stops between Nottingham and Southwell. Ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
This ticket requires that the user be verified before it can be activated.
2 Trips on Pathfinder 26 between any stops between Nottingham and Southwell. Each ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
This ticket requires that the user be verified before it can be activated.
Valid for single journey on Pathfinder 26 between any stops between Linden Grove and Southwell. Ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
This ticket requires that the user be verified before it can be activated.
2 Trips on Pathfinder 26 between any stops between Linden Grove and Southwell. Each ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
This ticket requires that the user be verified before it can be activated.
Valid for single journey on Pathfinder 26 between any stops between NTU Brackenhurst and Southwell. Ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
This ticket requires that the user be verified before it can be activated.
2 Trips on Pathfinder 26 between any stops between NTU Brackenhurst and Southwell. Each ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
This ticket requires that the user be verified before it can be activated.
Sky Blue Outer Area
Tickets for Sky Blue 46, 47 journeys to/from Woodborough and Lambley for Adult and Under 19.
Valid for a single journey on Sky Blue 46, 47 between any two stops on the route. Ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
2 Trips on Sky Blue 46, 47 between any two stops on the route. Each ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
Valid for single journey on Sky Blue 46, 47 between any two stops between Gedling CP and Traveller Rest. Ticket displays for 15 mins from activation.
2 Trips on Sky Blue 46, 47 between any two stops between Gedling Country Park and Travellers Rest. Each ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation
Valid for a single journey on Sky Blue 46, 47 between any two stops on the route. Ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
This ticket requires that the user be verified before it can be activated.
2 Trips on Sky Blue 46, 47 between any two stops on the route. Each ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation.
This ticket requires that the user be verified before it can be activated.
Valid for single journey on Sky Blue 46, 47 between any two stops between Gedling CP and Traveller Rest. Ticket displays for 15 mins from activation.
This ticket requires that the user be verified before it can be activated.
2 Trips on Sky Blue 46, 47 between any two stops between Gedling Country Park and Travellers Rest. Each ticket displays for 15 minutes from activation
This ticket requires that the user be verified before it can be activated.