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 | See: When you can use your bus pass | |
|
Single |
Adult Child (5-18) Child (5-18) accompanied Child (0-5) |
£3 £2 £1 Free |
Purchase in app or on bus (card or cash). | |
| Day tickets | Group ticket | £14 | Up to five people - for use only on Flexibus | |
| On the bus | Operator app | |||
| South Downs Discovery Ticket |
Adult Child Family |
£10 £8 £20 |
- - - |
Valid on all main bus operators in East Sussex and neighbouring counties. Family ticket: up to 5 people, including one or two adults. |
| Brighton & Hove Bus Network Saver |
Adult Student Child |
£7.50 - £3.70 |
£7.30 £5 £3.65 |
T&Cs - Brighton & Hove Buses |
| Stagecoach DayRider | Adult | £9.90 | £9.90 | T&Cs - Stagecoach |
| Stagecoach DayRider (U19) | Child | £7.60 | £7.60 | Ages 18 and under |
Paper versions of day tickets from other operators can be purchased on Flexibus but we recommend that they are purchased through the operators apps.
When booking a journey for multiple riders via the Ride Pingo app, please make sure additional passengers are selected with their appropriate fare.
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.