Published: 16th July 2024
Rugby fare changes
From Sunday 11th August customers travelling to and from Rugby on National Express services will need to purchase a new ‘NX Outer Zones - Rugby’ ticket. A single adult ticket remains £2 until the end of this year.
- An all day ticket is £6 and is valid on all National Express buses everywhere.
- A week pass is £23. Paying by Direct Debit is still the best value way to travel regularly at £79 a month valid on all National Express buses everywhere.
18 & under tickets
Valid on all National Express buses everywhere including those to and from Rugby.
| Ticket | Old price | Price from 11th August that includes travel within the Rugby area |
|---|---|---|
| Child single | £1.50 |
£2 |
| Child day ticket | £2.50 | £4 |
| Child 1 week | £10 |
£20 |
| Child Term Plus | £110 |
£250 (Available soon) |
| Child Monthly Direct Debit | £32 |
£75 (Available soon) |
Anyone aged from 5-18 can travel using a child ticket.
Operating area map
Student tickets
Valid on all National Express buses within Coventry and Rugby area. Valid for university students only. University ID will be required to purchase the ticket.
| Ticket | Current price | Price from 11th August that includes travel within the Rugby area |
|---|---|---|
| Student term ticket |
£150 |
£163 (Available soon) |
| Student Monthly Direct Debit | £37.50 | £41 (From 1st September) |
Top questions our customers are asking us
What’s happening?
From Sunday 11th August there is going to be a change in the prices of the tickets we sell to customers that need to travel in the Outer Zone - Rugby area.
Why is it happening?
We recognise there is substantial increase to previous pricing for some customers, but this reflects the commercial cost of operating these services. This increase has been discussed with our partners at Warwickshire County Council and we agree this is needed to more closely reflect the costs of providing capacity required to convey the increased demand into Rugby from outside their local authority area.
Fares remain extremely competitive when compared to equivalent services from other operators in Warwickshire and allow customers to travel on all National Express buses in and around Coventry and beyond.
Are adult single ticket prices changing?
No. Single adult tickets will continue to be £2 until the end of this year.
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 11th August 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 mid August and Direct Debit prices will be increasing from September - in time for the new academic year.
What is a ‘NX Outer Zones - Rugby’ ticket?
Tickets for any National Express bus service that travel in the Outer Zone - Rugby area. These tickets also allow you to travel on all National Express buses across the whole of the West Midlands.
Why is an ‘NX Outer Zone - Rugby’ ticket a different price?
The difference in price reflects the commercial cost of operating these services. This increase has been discussed with our partners at Warwickshire County Council and we agree this is needed to more closely reflect the costs of providing capacity required to convey the increased demand into Rugby from outside their local authority area.
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 excluding the Rugby area.
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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