Under 18 bus tickets

• Unlimited travel on all National Express services within the NX Outer Zones.

• Also includes travel on National Express services within the nBus zone. 

• 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.

• Paid for by Direct Debit each month from your chosen date.

• You can use your ticket at any time including evenings, weekends & school holidays.

• This pass holds a minimum term of 12 months and payments will automatically be taken on a monthly basis providing you with continuous travel.

• Children 4 years old and under travel for free when accompanied by a fare paying customer or pass holder.

• This ticket is only available to buy online.

• This ticket is only available on a Swift card.

• With a monthly ticket, you can get two months free, after 10 successful Direct Debit payments.

• Unlimited travel on all National Express services within the NX Outer Zones.

• Also includes travel on National Express services within the nBus zone. 

• Travel for 7 days from your chosen date.

• 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 not available to buy with cash on the bus.

• This ticket is only available to buy online.

• Unlimited travel on all National Express services within the NX Outer Zones.

• Also includes travel on National Express services within the nBus zone. 

• Travel for 28 days from your chosen date.

• 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 only available to buy online.

• Unlimited travel on all National Express services within the NX Outer Zones.

• Also includes travel on National Express services 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.

2026/2027 term dates:
Term 1: 07/08/2026 - 31/12/2026
Term 2: 18/12/2026 - 02/04/2027
Term 3: 25/03/2027 - 13/08/2027

• Unlimited travel on all National Express buses and any other bus operator that is part of the nBus scheme, within the nBus zone, the West Midlands Metro tram zones 1-4, and train travel within zones 1-5.
• 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.
• Paid for by Direct Debit each month from your chosen date.
• You can use your ticket at any time including evenings, weekends & school holidays.
• This pass holds a minimum term of 12 months and payments will automatically be taken on a monthly basis providing you with continuous travel.
• Children 4 years old and under travel for free when accompanied by a fare paying customer or pass holder.
• This ticket is only available to buy online.
• This ticket is only available on a Swift card.
• With a monthly ticket, you can get two months free, after 10 successful Direct Debit payments.

• Unlimited travel on all National Express buses and any other bus operator that is part of the nBus scheme, within the nBus zone, the West Midlands Metro tram zones 1-4, and train travel within zones 1-5.
• Travel for 7 days from your chosen date.
• 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 not available to buy with cash on the bus.
• This ticket is available to buy online or at a Payzone agent.

• Unlimited travel on all National Express buses and any other bus operator that is part of the nBus scheme, within the nBus zone, the West Midlands Metro tram zones 1-4, and train travel within zones 1-5.
• Travel for 28 days from your chosen date.
• 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 or at a Payzone agent.

• Unlimited travel on all National Express buses and any other bus operator that is part of the nBus scheme, within the nBus zone, the West Midlands Metro tram zones 1-4, and train travel within zones 1-5.

• 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 or at a Payzone agent.

2026/2027 term dates:
Term 1: 07/08/2026 - 31/12/2026
Term 2: 18/12/2026 - 02/04/2027
Term 3: 25/03/2027 - 13/08/2027