Never pay more than £3 for your single journey

We’re taking part in the National Bus Fare Cap Scheme which means that from 1st January 2025, a single bus journey in England will be capped at a maximum of £3.

Where can the £3 fare cap take you?

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Location	Plan, Track, Buy on the App
Northampton	Buy Tickets for Northampton
Kettering	Buy Tickets for Kettering
Corby	Buy Tickets for Corby
Wellingborough	Buy Tickets for Wellingborough
Rugby	Buy Tickets for Rugby
Daventry	Buy Tickets for Daventry
Nuneaton	Buy Tickets for Nuneaton
Leamington & Warwick	Buy Tickets for Leamington & Warwick
Stratford Upon Avon	Buy Tickets for Stratford Upon Avon
Coventry & Bedworth	Buy Tickets for Coventry & Bedworth
Leicester	Buy Tickets for Leicester
Birmingham	Buy Tickets for Birmingham

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How much will I pay for single journey across in the Midlands?

In Warwickshire, Northamptonshire, Coventry, Leicestershire and Birmingham if you are an adult or young person travelling within the areas above your single fare journey is capped at £3, no matter how far you go!

Are there any exclusions to the £3 fare cap?

You'll never pay more than £3 for a single journey across all Stagecoach Midlands services, the only exceptions being our Stratford-upon Avon City Sightseeing tour and the AV82 (Aston Villa shuttle).

Where can I buy my single ticket?

You can buy your single tickets on the Stagecoach Bus App before you board, so there’s no need to carry cash or get your card out on the bus.

Enter your journey details into the Journey Planner.
Hit the ‘Find single tickets’ button, and we’ll find the right price for your trip.
Check out using your preferred payment method, and your single ticket is available to activate and use instantly.

Buy before you board - it's that simple! When you use the Stagecoach Bus App, you’ll also have up the minute information on bus times, departures and arrivals, and live bus tracking to help you get to where you need to be, when you need to be there.

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You can also buy your single tickets on the bus using contactless card payments or cash.

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How can I pay on the Stagecoach Bus App ?

We accept Apple Pay or Google Pay on the Stagecoach Bus App, as well as credit and debit card payments and PayPal, so there’s plenty of ways to pay for your ticket.

In the app:

Select ‘Add or change payment method’.
Select your preferred payment option at the ‘Secure checkout’ screen.
You can also save and store your card details to make your next payment even quicker.

What other tickets are available on the app?

We have loads of great value DayRider tickets, Multi Buy DayRider tickets (where you can gain savings of up to 30%!), and more... all stored on your mobile and ready to use when you need them.

Download the Stagecoach Bus App and use the 'Journey planner' tool to check the best fare for your journey.

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Can I buy a single ticket on the bus?

Of course! You can pay for your ticket on the bus using contactless, either with a contactless-enabled bank card or via Apple Pay or Google Pay. Every Stagecoach bus in the region has a contactless-enabled ticket machine on board, so no matter what your destination is, you can tap, pay and go!