Author: Lyda Colvin

Bus tickets in the UK are often referred to as ‘tickets’ rather than ‘passes’.  This is because they are single-use and cannot be stored electronically, unlike some other cities.  That said, we have noticed that the word “ticket” has become common parlance among bus drivers and conductors, too.  If you have purchased a standard ticket…

Many cities around the world have a system of bus tickets.  In many places, you must purchase a ticket before you get on a bus, and it’s almost always non-transferable.  This means that if you manage to get on without being detected by the driver and then exit through the back door, you cannot reuse…

In some cities of the United Kingdom, you can buy tickets to get on a bus or tram along with your journey.  But in most areas of the country, you’ll need to buy an individual ticket for every ride.  If you are touring only one city or town and won’t be travelling again until another…

Not all public transport companies offer return tickets for their services, so you may be unable to use your ticket the next day.  It really depends on where you’re using the ticket and what time of day you’re travelling. For example, if you buy a one-way ticket on an Underground train in London before 9:30…

In the UK, most bus services operate on a hub and spoke system: you can buy a ticket to get you to the bus stops nearest your home and then another one for each journey after that.  However, in some locations, particularly smaller towns with less frequent services, it’s not possible to buy a return…

Unfortunately, not all bus operators in the United Kingdom offer online ticketing.  However, there are a few that do, including many of the biggest bus companies.  You can buy a bus ticket online with the following companies: Atlas Roadlink, Centrebus, Unilink and several smaller independent operators.  Some services require you to register for an online…