98 Flex - North Petworth
Book-a-Bus 98 Flex
98 Flex - Fully Flexible - go anywhere in the zone, serving the north of Petworth area:
- Monday to Saturday: 7.00am to 7.00pm
Book on-demand travel up to 48 hours in advance to a destination within the 98 Flex zone.
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 98 Flex zone
How to book the 98 Flex Book-a-Bus
Online
The easiest way to use Book-a-Bus is via our app.
For the 98 Flex, download the Ride Pingo app.
Phone 01243 858854 (operating hours 6.30am to 7.30pm).
Book up to 48 hours in advance.
To travel on the 98 Flex, first check to see whether your journey starts and ends within the zone or if you are travelling to locations outside of the zone which the bus serves.
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.
How to use the Ride Pingo App
1 mins
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 98 Flex)
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The 98 Flex zone locations served can be seen on our interactive map below.
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Bus pick-up locations for the 98 Flex are at designated bus stops or areas within the zone. A full list of pick-up or drop-off points, and onward connection points for the 98 Flex can be viewed on the Ride Pingo app.
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This is a trial for 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 98 Flex can be used to travel in select pick-up and drop-off points in Billingshurst. To travel beyond these locations, use Billilinks taxi service or phone 01403 786818.
Bus it! is part of the wider Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) which is funded by the Department for Transport.