£3 fare or less

Starting 1st January 2025, the cost of a single bus ticket will be capped at £3 on eligible routes, but many fares will be cheaper than that.

However, for frequent bus users, our period passes, or multi-trip tickets can offer even better value. Plus, your journeys are unlimited allowing you to travel as often as needed without worrying about additional costs.

Affordable Zone Tickets

Our multi-trip tickets offer great value, with the daily rate decreasing as the pass duration increases.

For more information visit our fares page.

What exactly is the £3 bus fares cap?

Until 31st December 2025, the cost of an adult single bus fare will be a maximum of £3 in England outside London. This is being funded by the Government to help ease cost of living pressures. The cap will help people save money on their travel costs and will encourage more people to choose buses for local journeys and beyond.

What journeys does it cover?

The £3 fare cap will cover all single journeys by participating bus operators on local bus services.

Is this replacing the £2 fare cap?

Yes, this will be replacing the £2 fare cap from 1st January 2025.

Is there a maximum distance?

No, there isn’t a maximum distance. But the cap only covers local buses.

What payment methods are included?

All payment methods are included. You can pay for your ticket in cash, using a contactless card/device or the mobile app – you won’t be charged more than £3.

My usual fare is below £3. Does this mean it will go up to £3?

Some ‘short hop’ fares cost less than £3, and will therefore remain unchanged, so you will not pay any more than usual for your journey.

Does this cap cover child fares as well as adult fares?

Yes, child fares on Pulhams services will be capped to a maximum of £3. This may differ on other operators.

I have a concessionary ticket and get free/discounted travel. Will I have to pay £3?

As part of the offer, you won’t pay more than you usually do for a journey. If you were previously paying less than £3, or if your journey was free of charge, nothing changes.

What happens if I change buses – do I have to pay £3 twice?

Yes, you do. The fare cap only applies to a journey on a single bus. If you’re travelling on more than two buses in a day, It will likely be cheaper to purchase a day ticket for the zone you are travelling in – check out our range of tickets here.

How long does the offer last?

The scheme will run from January 2025 until the end of December 2025.