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: 7.00am to 7.00pm
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 7.00pm
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.
Special discount code
Eager to give it a try? Use the code "BookABusFree" when booking the flexible bus service to get your first ever ride with Book-a-Bus on us! Discover new places, connect with your communities and hop on the bus.
Exclusive discounts
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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
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:
- App Store - Book-a-Bus Barnham
- Google Play - Book-a-Bus Barnham
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
The cost will be clearly displayed on the app or stated when booking over the phone.
Beginning January 2025, Book-a-Bus fares will be fixed at £3.00 until the end of 2025. This is due to the government price cap. More information is available from National bus fare cap (GOV.UK).
Fare structure
Adult
- Single - £3.00
Child (Age 5-18)
- Single - £1.50
Under 5s
- Free
Concessionary pass holder
Frequently asked questions (specific to 97 Flex)
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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.
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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.