Fares and tickets
The cost of your journey will be displayed on the app or you'll be told when booking over the phone.
How to pay
- pay via the app
- show your ticket or bus pass to the driver
- pay for a pre-booked journey when you get on the bus.
You can't pay over the phone.
Weekly Freedom tickets cannot be used on Flexibus. East Sussex 'short hop' £1 fares do not apply. Discovery Tickets are not issued on board, but are accepted.
Flexibus fares
| Fare type | Age/concession | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concession | Bus pass holder | Free | Time restrictions apply | Using your bus pass |
|
Single |
Adult Child (5-18) - Unaccompanied Child (5-18) - Accompanied Child (0-5) |
£2 £2 50p Free |
Purchase in app or on bus (card or cash). When booking for someone else via the app, make sure additional passengers are selected and their appropriate fare. Up to 4 under 19s can travel with an adult for 50p each. Up to 4 under 5s can travel with an adult. |
| Day |
Adult Young Persons (19-29) Child (5-18) |
£6.10 £4.75 £3.75 |
East Sussex multi-operator Day Rider ticket. Unlimited travel on all East Sussex bus services (all operators) On bus (card or cash). Other operators East Sussex Day Rider tickets (app or paper) are accepted on bus. |
Bus passes
Bus pass holders travel free at most times. The usual time restrictions apply, see: When you can use your bus pass.
You must show your bus pass when boarding and tap it on the on-board ticket machine. If no pass is shown, you will need to pay the standard fare. Bus pass holders should still cancel rides if travel plans change.
East Sussex Multi-Operator Day Passes
Multi-Operator Day Passes can be used on Flexibus services. Tickets can be bought via operator apps or on the bus. See: Bus fare offers.