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Avoid the hassle of finding cash to pay on the day and use your smart phone as a bus ticket.
Download the free NCTX Buses app (from the App Store or Google Play) and pay using a debit/credit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Alternatively, buy a ticket below to then activate on the NCTX Buses app.
You can buy your ticket at any time and then activate your ticket on the NCTX Buses app when you’re ready to travel (you will need an internet connection to activate). On the bus, show the QR code to the reader or just show the ticket screen to the driver when you get on. More details here.
All of the tickets below are purchased for use on the NCTX Buses app. When purchased, you will be sent an email with details on how to receive and activate your travel. Do not use this page to purchase travel if you are wanting to top up or purchase an Easyrider smart card.
Single Tickets - City Zone
Single journeys on NCT buses in the City Zone. Tickets available for Adults, Under 19s and Students.
Adult Single
1 x Adult
Valid for 10 mins from activation
Activate within 12 months of purchase
Valid for a single journey on any NCT Bus, anywhere!
After uploading your photo, you'll need to verify that you are an adult aged 19, 20 or 21 as well as a resident in a valid postcode, before you can use your ticket. This can take up to 24 hours. See https://www.nctx.co.uk/mobile-ticket-faqs
Under 22 Single 10 Trips
1 x Under 22
10 x Tickets
Each valid for 10 mins from activation
Activate within 12 months of purchase
Bulk buy 10 x Single journeys and activate when you want for travel on any NCT Bus in the City Zone. Ticket for 19, 20 and 21 year olds.
After uploading your photo, you'll need to verify that you are an adult aged 19, 20 or 21 as well as a resident in a valid postcode, before you can use your ticket. This can take up to 24 hours. See https://www.nctx.co.uk/mobile-ticket-faqs
Job Seeker Single
1 x Adult
Valid for 15 mins from activation
Activate within 3 months of purchase
Valid for a single journey on any NCT Bus, anywhere! Available to holders of the Jobcentre Plus Travel Discount Card.
After uploading your photo, you'll need to verify that you are entitled to this discount. This can take up to 48 hours. We only accept Jobcentre Plus Travel Discount Cards for this verification.
24 Hour Tickets - City Zone
Unlimited travel on all NCT buses in the City Zone. Tickets available for Adults, Under 19s and Students.
Adult 24 Hour Cityrider
1 x Adult
Valid for 24 hours from activation
Activate within 12 months of purchase
Unlimited travel on all NCT buses in the City Zone.
After uploading your photo, you'll need to verify that you are an adult aged 19, 20 or 21 as well as a resident in a valid postcode, before you can use your ticket. This can take up to 24 hours. See https://www.nctx.co.uk/mobile-ticket-faqs
Under 22 24 Hour Cityrider x 5
1 x Under 22
5 x Tickets
Each valid for 24 hours from activation
Activate within 12 months of purchase
Bulk buy 5 x 24 Hour Cityrider tickets and activate when you want for unlimited NCT bus travel in the City Zone. Ticket for 19, 20 and 21 year olds.
After uploading your photo, you'll need to verify that you are an adult aged 19, 20 or 21 as well as a resident in a valid postcode, before you can use your ticket. This can take up to 24 hours. See https://www.nctx.co.uk/mobile-ticket-faqs
Under 22 24 Hour Cityrider x 10
1 x Under 22
10 x Tickets
Each valid for 24 hours from activation
Activate within 12 months of purchase
Bulk buy 10 x 24 Hour Cityrider tickets and activate when you want for unlimited NCT bus travel in the City Zone. Ticket for 19, 20 and 21 year olds.
After uploading your photo, you'll need to verify that you are an adult aged 19, 20 or 21 as well as a resident in a valid postcode, before you can use your ticket. This can take up to 24 hours. See https://www.nctx.co.uk/mobile-ticket-faqs
Under 22 24 Hour Cityrider x 20
1 x Under 22
20 x Tickets
Each valid for 24 hours from activation
Activate within 12 months of purchase
Bulk buy 20 x 24 Hour Cityrider tickets and activate when you want for unlimited NCT bus travel in the City Zone. Ticket for 19, 20 and 21 year olds.
After uploading your photo, you'll need to verify that you are an adult aged 19, 20 or 21 as well as a resident in a valid postcode, before you can use your ticket. This can take up to 24 hours. See https://www.nctx.co.uk/mobile-ticket-faqs
Under 22 24 Hour Cityrider x 50
1 x Under 22
50 x Tickets
Each valid for 24 hours from activation
Activate within 12 months of purchase
Bulk buy 50 x 24 Hour Cityrider tickets and activate when you want for unlimited NCT bus travel in the City Zone.
After uploading your photo, you'll need to verify that you are an adult aged 19, 20 or 21 as well as a resident in a valid postcode, before you can use your ticket. This can take up to 24 hours. See https://www.nctx.co.uk/mobile-ticket-faqs
Group Tickets
Grouprider offers unlimited travel for families and couples travelling together at prices cheaper than buying individual day tickets.
Grouprider
2 x Adults, 3 x Under 19s
Valid for 24 hours from activation
Activate within 12 months of purchase
Unlimited travel on all NCT buses in the City Zone.
After uploading your photo, you'll need to verify that you are an adult aged 19, 20 or 21 as well as a resident in a valid postcode, before you can use your ticket. This can take up to 24 hours. See https://www.nctx.co.uk/mobile-ticket-faqs
Under 22 31 Day Cityrider
1 x Under 22
Valid for 31 days from activation
Activate within 12 months of purchase
Unlimited travel on all NCT buses in the City Zone. Ticket for 19, 20 and 21 year olds.
After uploading your photo, you'll need to verify that you are an adult aged 19, 20 or 21 as well as a resident in a valid postcode, before you can use your ticket. This can take up to 24 hours. See https://www.nctx.co.uk/mobile-ticket-faqs
Under 22 Annual Cityrider
1 x Under 22
Valid for 365 days from activation
Activate within 12 months of purchase
Unlimited travel on all NCT buses in the City Zone.
After uploading your photo, you'll need to verify that you are an adult aged 19, 20 or 21 as well as a resident in a valid postcode, before you can use your ticket. This can take up to 24 hours. See https://www.nctx.co.uk/mobile-ticket-faqs
Academic Year Tickets
Academic Year tickets for school, college and university students.
Bilborough College Academic Year 2024/5
1 x Student
Valid 00:00, 30th Aug 2024 – 23:59, 31st Jul 2025
Unlimited travel on all NCT buses in the City Zone. No refunds after 31.03.25.
After uploading your photo, you'll need to verify that you are an adult aged 19, 20 or 21 as well as a resident in a valid postcode, before you can use your ticket. This can take up to 24 hours. See https://www.nctx.co.uk/mobile-ticket-faqs
Under 22 7 Day Network Rider
1 x Under 22
Valid for 7 days from activation
Activate within 12 months of purchase
Unlimited travel on all NCT buses in the City Zone and Outer Zone. Ticket for 19, 20 and 21 year olds.
After uploading your photo, you'll need to verify that you are an adult aged 19, 20 or 21 as well as a resident in a valid postcode, before you can use your ticket. This can take up to 24 hours. See https://www.nctx.co.uk/mobile-ticket-faqs
Under 22 31 Day Network Rider
1 x Under 22
Valid for 31 days from activation
Activate within 12 months of purchase
Unlimited travel on all NCT buses in the City Zone and Outer Zone. Ticket for 19, 20 and 21 year olds.
After uploading your photo, you'll need to verify that you are an adult aged 19, 20 or 21 as well as a resident in a valid postcode, before you can use your ticket. This can take up to 24 hours. See https://www.nctx.co.uk/mobile-ticket-faqs
Under 22 Annual Network Rider
1 x Under 22
Valid for 365 days from activation
Activate within 12 months of purchase
Unlimited travel on all NCT buses in the City Zone and Outer Zone.
After uploading your photo, you'll need to verify that you are an adult aged 19, 20 or 21 as well as a resident in a valid postcode, before you can use your ticket. This can take up to 24 hours. See https://www.nctx.co.uk/mobile-ticket-faqs
NCT Partners
Discounted tickets for NCT partner organisations and venues. Enter discount code at the checkout to save.
Adult Cityrider
1 x Adult
Valid until end of service (04:30) on the day of activation
Activate within 12 months of purchase
Unlimited travel on all NCT buses in the City Zone.