Our rules for bus and express boat tickets
Our rules for bus tickets
- The ticket is only valid on Svipper buses.
- You must buy and activate a valid ticket before you board the bus.
- A ticket for one zone is valid for 90 minutes from the time of activation.
- If your journey passes through several zones, the validity period increases for each zone.
- You can transfer to other buses in valid zones if your ticket is valid when you board the bus.
- You must be able to show your ticket on request during your entire journey.
- There is no discount for transfers between buses and express boats.
- The driver and inspector can ask to see a valid ticket at any time during the journey.
- Buying a ticket does not guarantee a seat.
Our rules for express boat tickets
- The ticket is only valid on Svipper express boats.
- The fare is determined by the length of the journey.
- The ticket is valid for the sailing time plus 15 minutes.
- You must buy and activate a valid ticket before you board the express boat.
- You must be able to show your ticket on request during your entire journey.
- There is no discount for transfers between buses and express boats.
- The crew and inspector can ask to see a valid ticket at any time during the journey.
- Buying a ticket does not guarantee a seat.
Are you in the military?
Soldiers serving compulsory military service (initial service) receive a military discount on single tickets on buses and express boats. Soldiers in the Home Guard or on refresher training don’t receive a military discount.
Are you a companion?
Companions travel free providing the passenger they are accompanying has a valid companion’s card. The disabled passenger must buy a ticket.
Seniors from abroad
Foreign nationals aged 67 or over or with senior ID are entitled to a senior discount.
Are you travelling with a bike?
Read more about bicycles on the bus and express boat here.
Are you travelling with a dog?
Read more about dogs and pets on the bus, ferry and express boat here.
Can you reserve a seat on board?
Read more about seat guarantee here.