Paying for a journey by public transport is now easier than ever! With a number of season tickets available in the area, contactless payments accepted on most services and even the option of purchasing and storing tickets on your smart phone you’ll find it super easy to find a payment method that suits you!
If you are a regular public transport user, make sure that you have spent some time exploring ways you could save some money. Paying on the day may be a quick and flexible option, but you could make some serious savings by buying a monthly or annual pass, or by booking your travel in advance.
Stagecoach Ticketing
Lots of the local bus services are operated by Stagecoach, who offer a range of ticketing options aimed at making your journeys as cheap as possible. They also now accept contactless payments on all of their services, which is ideal if you plan on paying for your bus journey on the day of your travel.
For further details on Stagecoach tickets, including information on how to buy tickets via your smart phone, follow the link below. Check Tees Valley Combined Authority’s service updates for current public transport changes and alternatives.
Smartzone TeesRider
Smartzone tickets can be used on participating operators’ buses within the selected Teesside or Tees Valley zone. Adult day, seven-day and 28-day options are available. Check the current coverage, participating services and terms before buying.
Train Tickets
Finding good value train tickets is easier than ever, with a number of great online tools available! Billingham train station has a ticket machine making purchasing train tickets in person really simple. Alternatively, the Trainline or Northern Rail apps gives you the ability to purchase digital tickets to store on your smartphone, as well as giving you live journey information.
Season Tickets
If you’re making the same train journey three days per week or more, perhaps on your journey to work, then getting a regular season ticket could save you a considerable amount of money! Most season tickets of 7-days or longer can only be used by a specific person and will require a Photocard to validate them.
Flexi Season tickets provide eight days of travel within 28 days between specified stations, an average of two days per week. Compare the ticket options for your actual journey and travel pattern rather than assuming a fixed saving against a Monthly ticket.
Use National Rail’s handy tool to calculate the cost of different season tickets by follow the link below.
Further Discounts
Eligible travellers may save with a Railcard, commonly one-third off eligible fares; discounts and time/fare restrictions vary, and the 16–17 Saver has different terms.
There are a number of different concessions for seniors wishing to travel locally and nationally in England, across all types of public transport. For more information about eligibility and the concessions available check out Age UK’s guide by following the link below.
Stagecoach’s Flexi 5 bundle provides five DayRider tickets for the price of four, a 20% saving. Buy through the Stagecoach app and activate each ticket on the day you travel. Tickets must be activated and used within 12 months of purchase; check the current area and ticket terms.