Explore West Sussex by bus
Catch the bus
From food festivals, open air performances to local craft markets and garden shows, there’s always something happening across the county.
With single fares capped at £3, it’s more affordable to travel by bus.
Experience West Sussex and the vibrant culture the county has to offer.
Fare discounts & passes
16 to 20 Bus Saver
Together with the bus operators, we're helping to get more young people moving across the county with cheaper bus fares.
Anyone aged 16 to 20 can ask for the 16 to 20 Bus Saver discount when buying a ticket on the bus or on the apps.
Find out more about the 16 to 20 Bus Saver.
Free bus passes
Older people of pension age and people with an eligible disability can apply for a free bus pass.
Whether you're out on your own, with a group of friends, or travelling with young children; local operators offer extra discounts to help you save.
More information: Discounts on bus travel.
Book-a-Bus
Bus journeys you can book to meet your needs.
Book-a-Bus is connecting rural communities across West Sussex with essential public transport. You can book a ride to key destinations such as your nearest town, GP surgery and hospital, and onward train and bus stations.
Book-a-Bus operates in four different zones:
- 99 Flex - south of Petworth
- 98 Flex - north of Petworth
- 97 Flex – Barnham
- 96 Flex - north west Chichester
View our interactive map to find out where you can travel to with Book-a-Bus.
New to the service? Use the code BusItFree to get your first ride on us.
Learn more about Book-a-Bus.
Exclusive discounts
We've got a range of special deals for your summer adventures.
Until 31 August 2025, if you travel with Book-a-Bus to the participating locations listed below, you get exclusive discounts.
- Aldingbourne Country Centre – Get 10% off on entrance tickets
- Arundel Museum – Get 2-for-1 tickets
- Ashling Park Estate – Get 10% off booking with the code BOOKABUS10%. Those under the age of 18 are not allowed on alcohol related activities
- Petworth Cottage Museum – Entry tickets at £4
- Stansted Park – Get £2 off on tickets purchased on-site for the Summer Festival, and a £2 discount for visitors to Stansted House
You can also use Book-a-Bus to the below locations and events:
Ask your Book-a-Bus driver for a token as proof of travel to get the discount. Discounts and tokens are only valid on the day of travel. Terms & conditions apply.
Our bus plan
We created the plan to improve bus services in West Sussex together with our neighbouring councils, local bus operators, other partners, and funding from the Department for Transport.
Since its launch in 2022, our Bus Service Improvement Programme has been delivering offers and schemes that directly benefit bus passengers and encourage more eco-friendly travel.
The programme supports the priorities in Our Council Plan of creating a sustainable and prosperous economy and helping people to fulfil their potential, underpinned by our commitment to protecting the environment.
The programme has so far achieved:
- over half a million journeys taken by young people using the 16 to 20 Bus Saver discount
- over 21,700 journeys using Book-a-Bus
- 153 bus stops improved, and 421 Real Time Passenger Info (RTPI) displays installed across the county
- infrastructures that prioritise buses through a bus lane extension and a “Traffic Light Priority” programme
- the introduction of the Service 500 connecting residents and communities in Barnham, Chichester, Littlehampton, Tangmere and Yapton
More information on our Bus Service Improvement Plan.