Most buses in Cambridge are operated by Stagecoach (Citi), where you can buy a ticket from the driver. A Dayrider ticket is valid for unlimited travel on Stagecoach buses for one day. Other options include a Megarider ticket, which provides unlimited travel on Citi buses for seven days.
Can I pay cash for bus in Cambridge?
Cash payments can also be made, but contactless is preferred. You can also purchase mobile tickets in advance through the Whippet mobile app on ‘myTrip’ by Passenger.
Can you use contactless on Cambridge buses?
Some of our Universal buses carry contactless readers but this cannot be guaranteed. Also, we now have m-Ticketing (mobile phones) and a selection of tickets can be purchased using a credit or debit card.
How much does a bus pass cost in Cambridge?
Season prices:
| Adult | Price / Day | |
|---|---|---|
| 7-days | £14.50 | £2.90 |
| Month | £50.50 | £2.53 |
| Quarter | £141.00 | £2.35 |
| Annual | £534.50 | £2.23 |
Can I pay cash on TFL buses?
Pay your fare on cash-free London buses
London buses are card only, so you cannot buy a ticket with cash. Use a Visitor Oyster card*, an Oyster card, a Travelcard or a contactless payment card to pay your fare. Unlike the Tube zone fare system, a single London bus journey costs £1.65 no matter how far you go.
Do buses in UK accept cash?
No. Cash fares were abolished in 2014. Your only options now are to use an Oystercard, a contactless card, or a One Day Travelcard (don’t as it’s cheaper to buy an Oystercard, even taking into account the £5 deposit).
Can you pay with cash on the bus UK?
There are four easy ways for you to buy your tickets on the bus, using Tap & cap, Contactless payments, paying with cash or paying with a Swift Pay As You Go card.
Do buses in Cambridge take card?
3) Boarding the bus
You can use mobile tickets purchased on the Go Whippet App or you can pay by card or other contactless payment methods when buying your ticket on board. When the bus arrives please give space for any disembarking passengers to get off the bus before trying to board.
Can I use Oyster to Cambridge?
Oystercards & Travelcards are for travel within London. Neither Cambridge nor Epsom are within London, so you’ll have pay for travel to/from London separately.
Can I tap my MasterCard on the bus?
Place your Mastercard on the e-reader, choose “Check Transit Payment Mode” and select “Okay”. Select “OK” on the “Please Confirm” screen. You are now ready to tap & go on buses and trains.
How much does a UK bus pass cost?
Adult
| One Day Bus & Tram Pass | 7 Day Bus & Tram Pass | Monthly Bus & Tram Pass |
|---|---|---|
| £5.50 | £23.30 | £89.50 |
Can I use my Cambridge Bus Pass in London?
When and where can I use my bus pass? You can use your new national bus pass for free, off peak travel on any local bus in England, including London. In Cambridgeshire & Peterborough this means free travel on Mondays to Fridays after 9.30am until the last bus and all day on weekends and bank holidays.
Where does the guided bus stop in Cambridge?
The Cambridge Guided Busway runs from St Ives to Cambridge and from Cambridge railway station to Adenbrookes Hospital and Trumpington Park & Ride along former railway tracks which have been converted.
Is it better to use an Oyster card or contactless?
A contactless visitor Oyster card is excellent for pay as you go travel as fares are capped. This means this may cost less than a physical ticket. However, a standard contactless card will offer the same benefits. However, the visitor Oyster card is perhaps best used by tourists from foreign countries.
Is contactless cheaper than buying a ticket?
You can add money to an Oyster card or use contactless (card or device) straight away. You only pay for the journeys you make and it’s cheaper than buying a paper single or return ticket (train companies may offer special deals on some journeys).
Can I use my debit card on the bus UK?
Contactless cards
If your bank card shows the contactless payment symbol, you can use it to pay as you go straight away. You’ll pay an adult rate fare. Many contactless cards issued outside the UK can be used to pay as you go for travel (overseas transaction fees may apply):
Can bus drivers refuse money?
This is unacceptable and any driver found to be doing this may be subject to disciplinary action.”
Can I pay contactless on bus?
No problem. Secure contactless payments are now available on all of our buses. Paying with contactless is a simple and secure way to pay for tickets without cash. One tap of your contactless card, Apple Pay or Google Pay and you’re aboard and ready to go, no need to worry about having the right change.
Can you use Apple Pay on buses UK?
Paying for journeys on Transport for London is easier with Express Mode for Apple Pay. You no longer need to authenticate your payment with Face ID or Touch ID. Simply select a card for travel in Wallet. Then just tap your iPhone or Apple Watch on the yellow card reader and go.
Can I pay contactless Stagecoach?
No need for a ticket. Just pay and find your seat. Just check that your card has the contactless symbol before travelling. You can also pay via Apple Pay or Google Pay.
How much does it cost to get an Oyster card?
You need to pay £7 for an Oyster card. If you got your card on or after 4 September 2022, the fee is non-refundable. If you got your Oyster card before 23 February 2020, you can get your £5 refunded when you don’t need your card anymore.