97 Flex Barnham

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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.

New fares!

We’ve introduced these new ticket types:

  • day riders
  • return fares
  • group and family tickets

You can choose the best option to suit your journey. See ‘Fares and tickets’ section below for more information.

Exclusive discounts

Beep, beep! 

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 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 - Get £20% off adult admission tickets
  • Stansted Park - Get £2 off tickets purchased on-site for the Summer Festival and a £2 discount for visitors to Stansted House

You can also travel to the locations and events below:

Ask your Book-a-Bus driver for a token as proof of travel to get the discount.

Be quick as discounts and tokens are only valid on the day of travel. Terms and conditions apply - see below.

Get to know the 97 Flex zone

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How to book the 97 Flex

Online

The easiest way to use Book-a-Bus is via our app.

For the 97 Flex, download the Book-a-Bus Barnham app on the App Store or on Google Play:

Phone 01243 858854 (operating hours 6.30am to 7.30pm).

Book up to 48 hours in advance.

You can’t Book-a-Bus to travel along an existing public transport route, including during hours before or after the traditional bus services starts or finishes. The app or our call centre will advise you on an alternative service to take instead.

Fares and tickets

From January 2025, Book-a-Bus fares were fixed at £3, thanks to a government price cap that runs through to the end of the year.

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 the flexible bus service to get your first ever ride with Book-a-Bus on us.

Fare structure

Adult

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)

  • The 97 Flex zone locations served can be seen on our interactive map.

    View interactive map (external link)

  • Bus pick-up locations for the 97 Flex zone are at designated bus stops or areas within the zone; the app will direct you.

  • This is a trial Demand Responsive Transport service set up to target areas with limited access to public transport.

  • In some cases, within the zone, certain booking restrictions have been applied where there is a public transport service already in place.

  • The bus service is constantly undergoing review to understand better ways to improve the service meaning some locations are subject to change.

  • 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.