Discounts on bus travel

Find out about discounts and concessions available on bus fares.

Get around for £3 or less on most West Sussex bus routes.

Most single bus journeys are still capped at £3, under the Government’s national bus fare cap scheme.

Further information is available on the participating bus operator websites below:

All ages

Season tickets are a great way to save money if you make frequent bus journeys. See your local bus operator website for information on their fares and latest offers.

For less frequent journeys see:

  • Discovery ticket - one day's unlimited travel on all the main bus services in West Sussex, East Sussex, Surrey, Brighton & Hove and East Hampshire.
  • Plusbus - save money by adding unlimited bus travel to your train ticket in selected locations. 
  • Stagecoach Back on Board - half price single and return tickets for jobseekers aged 18 and over who hold a Jobcentre Plus travel card (apply for a card at your local Jobcentre Plus office).

Children, young people and students

The standard bus fare for ages 5-15 is half of the adult fare, except on most Stagecoach services where two-thirds of the adult fare applies. Children under 5 travel free on all bus services.

16 to 20 Bus Saver

If you live in West Sussex and are aged 16 to 20, you can access child rate fares and tickets from your local bus operator with our 16 to 20 Bus Saver.

For additional fare discount schemes for young people see:

Older and disabled people

If you are of eligible age or have a qualifying disability, you can apply to the County Council for a pass offering free off-peak bus travel on journeys made anywhere in England.

See:

 
Last updated:
26 March 2026
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