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Adult - Monthly Direct Debit

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Adult - Monthly Direct Debit

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£64

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Adult - Monthly Direct Debit
    • Unlimited adult travel on all National Express buses and any other bus operator that is part of the nBus scheme, within the nBus zone.
    • For anyone over the age of 16. 16-18 year olds may be eligible for a 16-18 Swift card. For more information, please click here.
    • Paid for by Direct Debit each month from your chosen date.
    • This pass holds a minimum term of 12 months and payments will automatically be taken on a monthly basis providing you with continuous travel.
    • This ticket is only available to buy online.
    • This ticket is only available on a Swift card.

 

Adult - 4 week

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Adult - 4 week

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£70

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Adult - 4 week
    • Unlimited adult travel on all National Express buses and any other bus operator that is part of the nBus scheme, within the nBus zone.
    • Travel for 28 days from your chosen date.
    • For anyone over the age of 16. 16-18 year olds may be eligible for a 16-18 Swift card. For more information, please click here.
    • This ticket is available to buy online, directly through our mTicket app, or at a Payzone agent.

 

18 & Under - 1 term

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18 & Under - 1 term

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£114

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18 & Under - 1 term
  • Unlimited travel on all National Express buses and any other bus operator that is part of the nBus scheme, within the nBus zone.
  • Travel for 1 term, including evenings, weekends & school holidays.
  • For anyone aged 5-18.
  • 16-18 year olds must have a valid 16-18 Swift card. 
  • To be eligible for a 16-18 Swift card, the ticket user must be under 18 on the 1st September, and the household must pay their council tax to one of the following metropolitan boroughs: Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall & Wolverhampton.
  • Children 4 years old and under travel for free when accompanied by a fare paying customer or pass holder.
  • This ticket is available to buy online.

2025/2026 term dates:
Term 1: 08/08/2025 - 31/12/2025
Term 2: 19/12/2025 - 03/04/2026
Term 3: 27/07/2026 - 14/08/2026

Student - 4 week

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Student - 4 week

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£53

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Student - 4 week
    • Unlimited travel on all National Express buses and any other bus operator that is part of the nBus scheme, within the nBus zone.
    • Travel for 28 days from your chosen date.
    • For anyone aged 18 and over, or 16-18 year olds not eligible for the 16-18 card, and in full time education (minimum 12 hours per week).
    • After a student ticket has been bought, we will email you to request proof of your studies. This must be provided within 10 days of buying the ticket.
    • Failure to provide proof of your studies may result in your student ticket being withdrawn.
    • Students will be required to carry either a physical student ID or show a valid Yoti digital ID on their phone at all times whilst travelling. Physical student ID can include a physical photo ID card or a TOTUM card.
    • Failure to provide a physical student ID or Yoti digital ID when asked by a member of staff on National Express buses will result in a Standard Fare Charge of £50 being issued to you.

 

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Our passenger descriptions are designed to help you choose the right ticket for yourself or your fellow travellers.

Adults 2+

Adult fares are applicable to all passengers aged 2+. Adults under the age of 16 are not permitted to travel alone on any European service unless accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over or they have a letter of authority from a parent or guardian.

Infants 0-1 Inclusive

Children aged under the age of 2, must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over. Unaccompanied children will not be carried.

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