Bus fares in the South West

Fare Changes in the South West from 20th July

The range of fare changes from 20th July are designed to make travel across the region simpler, faster, and better value – while supporting greener, digital-first journeys.

As part of the changes, single bus fares will continue to be capped at a maximum of £3, thanks to the Government’s ongoing national fare cap initiative. This ensures that whether you're heading into town or travelling further afield, your single journey remains affordable.

Key updates include:

A simpler, broader South West zone ticket replaces several local ticket zones – giving customers wider travel flexibility with fewer ticket types to choose from.

Lower prices for South West zone tickets, including a reduced price £10 day ticket, valid across the South West, plus reductions on weekly and 4-week options. This means customers can access unlimited travel across the South West from as little as £5.29 per day when purchasing a 28-day megarider Gold

For groups of up to 5 people travelling together, the £20 Group Ticket is perfect for those summer days out with family and friends and is valid across the South West network. This ticket enables each person access to unlimited travel from just £4 for the whole day.
Withdrawal of some legacy tickets, such as NiteRider, paper FlexiRider, smart cards, and certain college-specific fares, to streamline options, ensuring you have the right ticket for your journey.
Those customers currently buying longer term tickets on smart cards can purchase the same range of tickets through the Stagecoach app, and have their ticket delivered instantly to their mobile.
The £2 promotional single fare will increase slightly to £2.20, helping Stagecoach continue to deliver high-quality services and helping to maintain a sustainable bus network.
Customers are encouraged to make use of the Stagecoach app, which lets you:

Plan your journey
Track buses in real time
Buy and activate tickets before boarding

Using the app and contactless payment not only makes travel more convenient but also reduces boarding times and helps cut down on paper tickets – making travel more efficient and sustainable.

Peter Knight, Managing Director at Stagecoach South West, said:

“These changes are about making it easier for customers to travel confidently, affordably, and sustainably.

With single fares remaining capped at £3, and unlimited journeys for a day at £10 across the South West, we’re keeping the cost of travel affordable. By simplifying ticket choices, and investing in digital first solutions like our app, we’re working to create a better experience for every journey.”

The new day and longer term ticket prices from 20^th July are as follows:

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Area	Adult Day	Child Day	Group Day	7 Day	28 Day	Flexi 5	Flexi 10
Barnstaple	£5.00	£4.60	£11.00	£22.00	£85.00	£22.00	£38.50
Exeter	£5.50	£4.60	£11.00	£22.00	£85.00	£22.00	£38.50
Plymouth	£5.50	£4.60	£11.00	£22.00	£85.00	£22.00	£38.50
Torbay	£7.00	£4.60	£14.00	£28.00	£106.00	£28.00	£49.00
South West	£10.00	£6.60	£20.00	£40.00	£148.00	£40.00	£70.00