97 Flex Barnham
Book-a-Bus 97 Flex Barnham
97 Flex - Fully Flexible - go anywhere in the zone, serving Barnham and surrounding areas:
- Monday to Friday: 9.30am to 4.30pm
- Saturday: 7am to 7pm
Book on-demand travel up to 48 hours in advance.
97 Flex - Commuter Route - Slindon, Walberton and Barnham railway station:
- Monday to Friday: 6.45am to 9.30am and 4.30pm to 7pm
Book travel up to 48 hours in advance or flag the bus down at a bus stop.
Except public holidays.
Check the timetable below for the bus route and times.
Latest news
From 17 June to 1 July, the AI-powered booking support on the 97 Flex services will be paused while we carry out essential maintenance.
During this time, our call centre support will be back in place to help you with managing your bookings.
Book a ride via the app or by calling 01243 858854. Call centre hours are from 7am to 7pm.
Get to know the 97 Flex zone
How to book the 97 Flex
Online
The easiest way to book a ride is via our app. Download the Book-a-Bus app on the App Store or on the Google Play Store.
You can also phone 01243 858854 to book. Operating hours are between 7am to 7pm.
You can book up to 48 hours in advance and up to 5 seats per trip, subject to availability.
Book-a-Bus cannot be booked to travel along an existing bus route, including during hours before or after the traditional bus service starts or finishes. The app or our call centre will advise you on alternative bus services or help you plan your journey better by using Book-a-Bus to connect with already existing bus routes.
Fares and tickets
Until March 2027, Book-a-Bus fares are fixed at £3 per trip, thanks to the national bus fare cap.
The cost will be clearly displayed on the app or stated when booking over the phone.
If you’re a new user, use the code BookABusFree when booking a ride for the first time.
Fare structure
Adult
- single - £3
- return - £5
- concessionary pass holder - Free (usual time restrictions apply)
- 16 to 20 Bus Saver discount accepted - Valid only for young people aged 16 to 20.
Child (Age 5 to 18)
- single - £1.50
- return - £2.50
Under 5s
- free
Day riders (valid for unlimited use for one day across all Book-a-Bus services)
- adult day rider - £9
- child day rider - £5
Group and family fares
- group fare (up to 4 adults) - £15
- family fare (up to 4 people, minimum 1 adult and 1 child) - £12
Frequently asked questions (specific to 97 Flex)
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The 97 Flex zone locations served can be seen on our interactive map.
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Bus pick-up locations for the 97 Flex zone are at designated bus stops or areas within the zone; the app will direct you.
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This is a trial Demand Responsive Transport service set up to target areas with limited access to public transport.
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In some cases, within the zone, certain booking restrictions have been applied where there is a public transport service already in place.
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The bus service is constantly undergoing review to understand better ways to improve the service meaning some locations are subject to change.
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During peak weekday times, the 97 Flex vehicle is a semi-flexible service following a timetable between Slindon, Walberton and Barnham railway station, allowing rural areas to connect to commuter train times.
At weekday nonpeak times and all-day Saturday, the 97 Flex vehicle is fully flexible, meaning you can book travel from and to any location in the zone.
Bus it! is part of the wider Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) which is funded by the Department for Transport.