Published: 1st July 2024
Fare and ticket changes
From 30th June 2024 bus fares will be changing. A single adult ticket remains £2 until the end of this year. And the day ticket price is still among the cheapest of any city region in England, compared to other areas.
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- Single adult tickets remain £2 until the end of this year
- An all day ticket has increased by 30p from £4.50 to £4.80 and is valid on all bus operators that are part of the nBus scheme within the nBus zone*
- A week pass has increased by £1 from £17 to £18. Paying by Direct Debit is still the best value way to travel regularly at £59 a month. Valid on all bus operators that are part of the nBus scheme within the nBus zone*
Other adult tickets
Valid on all bus operators that are part of the nBus scheme within the nBus zone.
| Ticket | Old price | Price from 30th June |
|---|---|---|
| Adult day 5 ticket bundle | £21 |
£23 |
| Adult day 10 ticket bundle | £36 | £39 |
| Pre-9.30am 4 week | £30 |
£32 |
| Pre-9.30am 52 week | £330 |
£350 |
| Pre-9.30am Direct Debit subscription | £27.50 |
£30 |
| Adult 52 week | £660 |
£700 |
Other child tickets
Valid on all bus operators that are part of the nBus scheme within the nBus zone.
| Ticket | Old price | Price from 30th June |
|---|---|---|
| Child 4 week | £30 |
£32 |
| Term Plus | £99 | £105 (Available mid August) |
Anyone aged from 5-18* can travel using a child ticket. 16-18 year olds will need to have a valid 16-18 photocard.
Other student tickets
Valid on all bus operators that are part of the nBus scheme within the nBus zone.
| Ticket | Old price | Price from 30th June |
|---|---|---|
| Student Direct Debit subscription | £45 |
£48 (Available 1st September) |
| Student 1 Term | £180 | £195 (Available mid August) |
| Student Coventry area 4 week | £46 | £49 |
| Student Coventry area 1 term | £150 | £160 (Available mid August) |
| Student Coventry area Direct Debit subscription | £37.50 | £40 (Available mid August) |
Valid on all National Express Coventry buses only within the Coventry area.
| Ticket | Old price | Price from 30th June |
|---|---|---|
| Student NX only Coventry area Direct Debit subscription | £37.50 |
£41 (Available 1st September) |
| Student NX only Coventry area 1 Term | £150 | £163 (Available mid August) |
NX Outer Zones (previously named NX Extra tickets)
Tickets for any National Express bus service that travels to, from or between locations outside the nBus zone.
This was previously referred to as the NX Extra.
From 1st September, if you are travelling to and from Rugby you will need an NX Outer Zones + Rugby ticket (more information available soon).
*Available to buy from the driver on the bus, using contactless, Tap & Cap, cash or SwiftGo (Tap & Cap not available for child or group tickets).
| Ticket |
Old price |
Price from 30th June |
|---|---|---|
| *Adult NX Outer Zones single | £2 (Capped from £2.40) | £2 (Capped from £2.90) |
| *Adult NX Outer Zones day | £4.50 | £5 |
| *NX Outer Zones Group | £8 |
£8.90 |
| 5 day NX Outer Zones | £21 | £24 |
| 10 day NX Outer Zones | £36 | £41 |
| Adult NX Outer Zones 1 week | £17 | £19 |
| Adult NX Outer Zones 4 week | £60 | £67 |
| Adult NX Outer Zones pre 9.30am 4 week | £30 | £34 |
| Adult NX Outer Zones monthly Direct Debit | £55 | £61 |
| Adult NX Outer Zones pre 9.30am monthly Direct Debit | £27.50 | £31 |
| Adult NX Outer Zones 52 week | £660 | £730 |
| Adult NX Outer Zones pre 9.30am 52 week | £330 | £365 |
| Ticket |
Old price |
Price from 30th June |
|---|---|---|
| *Child NX Outer Zones single | £1.40 | £1.50 |
| *Child NX Outer Zones day | £2.30 | £2.50 |
| Child NX Outer Zones 1 week | £8.50 | £10 |
| Child NX Outer Zones 4 week | £30 | £34 |
| Student NX Outer Zones 4 week | £46 | £52 |
| Child NX Outer Zones monthly Direct Debit | £27.50 | £32 (from 1st September) |
| Student NX Outer Zones monthly Direct Debit | £45 | £50 (from 1st September) |
| Child NX Outer Zones term | £99 | £110 (Available mid August) |
| Student NX Outer Zones term | £180 | £205 (Available mid August) |
These tickets are only valid on National Express bus services.
Top questions our customers are asking us
Are adult single ticket prices changing?
No. Single adult tickets will continue to be £2 until the end of this year.
How do Tap & Cap contactless tickets work/Why can’t I use Tap & Cap on other operators' buses?
The technology for Tap & Cap fares is only currently available on National Express buses, so customers can’t tap and have the fare capped on other operators’ buses.
Remember, the same card or device must be tapped every time for Tap & Cap to work. If you tap on a National Express bus, your fare will automatically be capped at the best price.
Customers who wish to receive the ‘Tap & Cap’ experience across all bus operators should use Swift Go. This automatically caps at the best price too and can also be used on the tram.
Why have the days that the capping starts and finishes changed?
We have changed this from Monday to Sunday, to Sunday to Saturday, to simplify our system processes.
Why have you removed the 3 day Tap and Cap?
We are simplifying the Tap and Cap process. 1 and 7 day are still available on the bus. 3 day capping will be available via Swift Go.
I pay by Direct Debit, when will my price change?
If you pay by Direct Debit you will see the increase in your first payment after 30th June depending on when your normal pay date is. You will receive an email from us confirming the changes.
When will the term, student and child Direct Debit prices be changing?
Term prices will be increasing from August and Direct Debit prices will be increasing from September - in time for the new academic year.
Can I still pay £1.50 before 9.30am with my free concessionary pass?
Yes, the pre-9.30am ticket will still be available for free concessionary pass holders at £1.50.
We also have 4 week tickets and monthly subscriptions available if you travel frequently before 9:30am.
What is an NX Outer Zone ticket?
Tickets for any National Express bus service that travels to, from or between locations outside the nBus zone.
Tickets in this area were previously referred to as NX Extra.
Why is an NX Outer Zone ticket a different price?
An outer zone ticket allows customers to travel over a larger area.
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