StagecoachSmart is the quickest, easiest and safest way to buy and use Stagecoach bus tickets.
Why you’ll love StagecoachSmart
StagecoachSmart is an electronic card that stores your tickets securely, and makes it simple for you to buy tickets online and on the bus.
You can load more than one ticket onto your card, or have multiple cards registered to your account so you can add and manage all your family’s cards.
It fits easily in your purse or wallet, so no more hunting for your paper ticket!
How to get a StagecoachSmart card
- On the bus - When you purchase a ticket for a week or longer on any of our buses, it will be loaded onto a StagecoachSmart card (certain exclusions apply. For example, in Oxford, you will still get a paper ticket).
From 4th April 2025, Smartcards will no longer be sold on buses in Grimsby and from 27th April 2025 in Scotland. To make your journey smoother, buy your ticket before you board via the Stagecoach Bus App – it’s quick, easy, and hassle-free!
If you already have a StagecoachSmart card, you can continue to top it up on the bus and online. Your Smartcard is yours to keep and reuse, so remember to bring it with you when travelling.
- Online - When you buy a “Smart Online” ticket from Stagecoachbus.com and request a new smart card , you will receive your ticket already loaded onto a smart card. Please allow 3-5 days for delivery.
How to use StagecoachSmart
When boarding the bus, simply place your smart card on the reader.
How to register your smart card
If you got your StagecoachSmart card on the bus it’s important that you register your smart card using its unique 18-digit code on the back.
Registering your card means:
- Your tickets are protected if your smart card is lost or stolen
- You can buy tickets easily and quickly online
If you received your smart card after buying online, your card will already be registered to your account.
You must login or create an account to register your smart card.
Register your smart card now
