Tickets, Fares and Pass Information
Please note: the ticket information below was
correct as of 17th November 2009. As bus companies can
change their fares at any time we recommend that you check the
prices with the bus operator concerned prior to travelling.
Which Ticket?
Choosing the right ticket for your journey can be a difficult
experience. Should you buy a single ticket, day ticket or a multi
service / operator ticket? How much will the ticket cost and where
can you buy them are all frequent questions passengers ask. The
information below will help answer these and point you in the right
direction if you have any further questions.
National Bus Pass
If you are 60 or over or are 'eligible disabled', you may be
entitled to free off-peak concessionary travel on local buses anywhere in
England.
Ticket Types
Single Journey Tickets
Valid for one journey on day of issue.
Day Return
Valid for one outward and one return journey on day of issue.
Please check with the driver that the same company operate the
return journey as this is not always the case and rival operators
tickets are not usually accepted.
Operator's Day Ticket
Usually valid on all services operated by the same bus company
for the day of issue allowing you to travel as many times as you
like.
Please contact the bus operator concerned for full details of
ticket conditions and restrictions.
Operator's Weekly, Monthly and Yearly Passes
Some bus companies provide these longer life tickets. Please
check with your driver.
4 Weekly or longer tickets
Special Tickets and Passes
There are three special tickets that are valid on some services
in Cheshire West and Chester, which may be a cheaper option
if your journey involves more than one mode of transport
company's service. Please use the links below to find out more
about these tickets.
GMPTE
Wayfarer - can be bought from Northwich and Macclesfield Bus
Stations.
Cheshire
Travelcard - Cheshire's award winning smartcard.
Plusbus - combined bus and train ticket. View
the Chester PlusBus Zone
Map to see where the ticket is valid.
You can use the
Bus Service Timetable List to see which services these
tickets are valid for in Cheshire West. You can also ask your
driver or the inspector at the bus stations.
Please remember to check the full conditions of tickets before
you travel.
Where to buy your ticket
- Pay the driver as you get on the bus or you can buy some
tickets in advance online.
- Ellesmere Port Bus Station - National Express Tickets, Jones
Holiday Tours (Credit / Debit Cards accepted.
- Northwich Interchange - National Express Tickets, GMPTE
Wayfarers (Credit / Debit Cards accepted.