Each operator within South Yorkshire offers a range of tickets and travel passes. Usually, they are only valid on services run by that operator although there are exceptions. Check carefully to make sure a ticket or travel pass is right for your travel needs before you buy one.
The tickets below are the main tickets that can be bought from either the operator directly or through a Travel South Yorkshire information centre. However, some operators also have a number of unique tickets and travel passes that can be bought online or directly. For more information, use the links to visit their website.
The information on this page is not exhaustive of all tickets and passes available for use within South Yorkshire. There are also some smaller operators who run services within South Yorkshire.
Please note some of these operators also run local school bus services, and fares are calculated differently. Please contact the operator directly for more information.
Remember, if you are still unsure which ticket or travel pass is right for you, you can use our Ticket Finder, pop into one of Travel South Yorkshire's information centres, contact Traveline or contact each operator for advice.
For full ticket validities and restrictions please visit the website of each operator before purchasing.
Ticket promotions
First and Stagecoach currently have special ticketing promotions on offer on certain routes within South Yorkshire. For full details please refer to the operator websites or contact Traveline on 01709 51 51 51.
Please choose from:
Day tickets | Day specials | Weekly | Monthly
Day tickets
Arriva
Cost: £5.30 adult | £2.65 child | £3.60 senior citizens
Mode(s): bus
Available from: on board
Website: Arriva
Additional information: for use on Arriva services only
First Day
Cost: £4.00
Mode(s): bus
Available from: on board | information centres or agency | operator website
Website: First Group in South Yorkshire
Additional information: unlimited travel all day on all First bus services
Supertram Dayrider
Cost: £3.00
Mode(s): tram and bus
Available from: on board
Website: Stagecoach Supertram
Additional information: can also be used on Stagecoach Sheffield bus services within Sheffield
Stagecoach Explorer
Cost: £5.00
Mode(s): bus and tram
Available from: bus driver
Website: Stagecoach Yorkshire
Additional information: Can be used on all Stagecoach buses and trams to travel around South and West Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Nottingshire for a full day.
Stagecoach Sheffield Dayrider
Cost: £3.00
Mode(s): tram and any Stagecoach Sheffield bus
Available from: tram conductor or bus driver
Website: Stagecoach Supertram | Stagecoach Sheffield
Additional information: use on all Stagecoach Sheffield buses and Supertram services
Stagecoach Dearne Valley Dayrider
Cost: £3.50
Mode(s): bus
Available from: bus driver
Website: Stagecoach Yorkshire
Additional information: Can be used on all Stagecoach buses in the Dearne Valley area.Doncaster, Rotherham and Dinnington areasStagecoach Barnsley Dayrider
Stagecoach Barnsley Dayrider
Cost: £4.00
Mode(s): bus
Available from: bus driver
Website: Stagecoach Yorkshire
Additional information: Can be used on all Stagecoach buses in the Barnsley Megarider Plus area for a full day.
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Day specials
First Day Group
Cost: £7.50
Mode(s): bus
Available from: on board | information centres or agency | operator website
Website: First Group in South Yorkshire
Additional information: available to groups of two adults and a maximum of three children
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Weekly tickets
First Week
Cost: £16.00 or £12.00 for NUS Card Holders
Mode(s): bus
Available from: on board | information centres or agency | operator website
Website: First Group in South Yorkshire
Additional information: unlimited travel all week on all First bus services. Also available for Sheffield area only (£15.00) or for Doncaster or Rotherham areas (£13.00)
Powell's - Weekly
Cost: £12.90
Mode(s): bus
Available from: on board
Website: none available
Additional information: for use on Powell's bus services only
Stagecoach Sheffield Megarider
Cost: £10.00
Mode(s): bus, tram
Available from: tram conductor or bus driver
Website: Stagecoach Supertram | Stagecoach Sheffield
Additional information: valid on Satgecoach Sheffield buses and Supertram only.
Sheffield Megarider Plus
Cost: £13.00
Mode(s): bus, tram
Available from: tram conductor or bus driver
Website: Stagecoach Supertram | Stagecoach Sheffield
Additional information: valid on Satgecoach Sheffield buses and Supertram only. Can also be used on selected services between Sheffield and Chesterfield
Stagecoach Yorkshire Megarider/Goldrider
Cost: £7.50 Central Barnsley Megarider | £9.00 Barnsley/Dearne Valley | £15.00 Goldrider throughout South and West Yorkshire, all areas including Supertram
Mode(s): bus, tram
Available from: bus driver
Website: Stagecoach Yorkshire
Additional information: Stagecoach Yorkshire Megarider weekly is sold on and can be used on Stagecoach Yorkshire buses only. Goldrider weekly can be used on Stagecoach Yorkshire and Sheffield buses and the Supertram. Goldrider is available from Stagecoach Yorkshire bus drivers and from Supertram conductors
Stagecoach Dearne Valley Megarider
Cost: £10.00
Mode(s): bus
Available from: bus driver
Website: Stagecoach Yorkshire
Additional information: Can be used on all Stagecoach buses in the Dearne Valley area, Doncaster, Rotherham and Dinnington areas
Supertram Weekly Megarider
Cost: £10.00
Mode(s): tram
Available from: on board
Website: Stagecoach Supertram
Additional information: can also be used on Stagecoach Sheffield bus services within Sheffield
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Monthly tickets
First Month
Cost: £58.00
Mode(s): bus
Available from: on board | information centres or agency | operator website
Website: First Group in South Yorkshire
Additional information: unlimited travel for a month on all First bus services. Also available for Sheffield area only (£54.00) or for Doncaster or Rotherham areas (47.00)
Stagecoach Yorkshire Megarider/Goldrider
Cost: £44.00 Barnsley/Dearne Valley Megarider | Goldrider £55.00 throughout South and West Yorkshire, all areas including Supertram
Mode(s): bus, tram
Available from: information centres
Website: Stagecoach Yorkshire
Additional information: Megarider monthly can be used on Stagecoach Yorkshire buses only. Goldrider monthly can be used on Stagecoach Yorkshire and Sheffield buses and the Supertram. Also available from Travelink shops in Barnsley, Wombwell and Doncaster
Stagecoach Sheffield Megarider
Cost: £39.50
Mode(s): bus, tram
Available from: information centres
Website: Stagecoach Supertram
Additional information: valid on Stagecoach Sheffield buses and Supertram only. Can also be used on selected services between Sheffield and Chesterfield
Supertram Megarider
Cost: £39.50
Mode(s): tram
Available from: information centres
Website: Stagecoach Supertram
Additional information: can also be used on Stagecoach Sheffield bus services
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