About Nottsbus On Demand
Nottsbus On Demand is a new flexible way to travel by bus. Unlike a traditional bus service, Nottsbus On Demand doesn’t have a fixed route or follow a timetable. Instead, our buses can travel anywhere between bus stops and designated points within the operating zones, where there is not already a scheduled bus service running. With Nottsbus On Demand you can choose when to travel by booking your journey through our easy-to-use Nottsbus On Demand app* (available to download for free from the Apple and Google Play stores), or over the phone by calling 0115 804 0404. (Please note this phone line is only available between 8:30am and 5pm Monday to Thursday and 8:30am to 4:30pm Friday, excluding bank holidays).
When you’re ready to travel simply book the bus to pick you up from a bus stop or designated point that is convenient for you. Our smart technology will match your journey with other customers travelling in the same direction so you can be picked up along the way.
You can book journeys ‘on demand’ as required, or in advance if you are travelling the next day. If you are making an on demand booking we estimate that it could take anywhere between five and 60 minutes for the bus to reach your bus stop or designated pick-up point, so please take this into consideration.
Operating zones and times
The South Newark Zone operates Monday to Saturday between 9:30am and 2:30pm (excluding bank holidays). This zone covers villages between Bingham and Newark.
The West Rushcliffe Zone operates daily, between 7am and midnight.
North and South Ollerton Zones operate Monday to Saturday, between 7am and 7pm (excluding bank holidays). These zones cover the villages around Retford, Ollerton and Newark.
Mansfield Zone operates Thursday to Saturday, between 7.30pm and midnight (excluding bank holidays).
Please see the zone maps for further details.
As long as you are travelling within the zone boundaries you can request to be picked up and dropped off at any of our bus stops or designated points. However, if there is an alternative local bus service that will get you to your destination, the Nottsbus On Demand app will direct you to that option instead.
Fares
|
Passenger Type |
Single |
Day |
10-Trip*** |
Month*** (28 days) |
|
Adult |
£2.00 |
£4.00 |
£14.00 |
£54.00 |
|
Young person (under 22) |
£1.30 |
£2.60 |
£9.00 |
£36.00 |
|
+1 adult/young person |
£1.00 |
£2.00 |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Child (under 5) |
Free |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Concessionary travel pass holder** (including companion where applicable) |
Free |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Passenger Type |
Single |
Day |
10-Trip*** |
Month*** (28 days) |
|
Adult |
£2.00 |
£4.00 |
£14.00 |
£54.00 |
|
Young person (under 22) |
£1.30 |
£2.60 |
£9.00 |
£36.00 |
|
+1 adult/young person |
£1.00 |
£2.00 |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Child (under 5) |
Free |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Concessionary travel pass holder** (including companion where applicable) |
Free |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Passenger Type |
Single |
Day |
10-Trip*** |
Month*** (28 days) |
|
Adult |
£2.00 |
£4.00 |
£14.00 |
£54.00 |
|
Young person (under 22) |
£1.30 |
£2.60 |
£9.00 |
£36.00 |
|
+1 adult/young person |
£1.00 |
£2.00 |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Child (under 5) |
Free |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Concessionary travel pass holder** (including companion where applicable) |
Free |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Passenger Type |
Single |
Day |
10-Trip*** |
Month*** |
|
Adult |
£2.00 |
£4.00 |
£14.00 |
N/A |
|
Young person (under 22) |
£1.30 |
£2.60 |
£9.00 |
N/A |
|
+1 adult/young person |
£1.00 |
£2.00 |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Child (under 5) |
Free |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Concessionary travel pass holder** (including companion |
Free |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
If travelling on the Mansfield evening service, Stagecoach DayRider and all MegaRider tickets valid in Mansfield will be accepted, just select ‘Prepaid ticket’ when booking using the app and present your ticket when boarding.
|
Passenger Type |
Single |
Day |
10-Trip*** |
Month*** |
|
Adult |
£4.50 |
£6.00 |
£31.50 |
£68.00 |
|
Young person (under 22) |
£3.00 |
£4.00 |
£21.00 |
£54.40 |
|
+1 adult/young person |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Child (under 5) |
Free |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Concessionary travel pass holder** (including companion where applicable). |
Free |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Passenger Type |
Single |
Day |
10-Trip |
Month (28 days) |
|
Adult |
£4.00 |
£8.00 |
£32.00 |
£76.00 |
|
Young person (under 22) |
£2.90 |
£4.90 |
£23.00 |
£47.00 |
|
Child (under 5) |
Free |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Concessionary travel pass holder** (including companion where applicable). |
Free |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Please note: trentbarton and Kinchbus through tickets are not currently available to buy through the Nottsbus On Demand app. Please buy these on the bus instead.
|
Passenger Type |
Single |
Day |
10-Trip |
Month (28 days) |
|
Adult |
TBC |
TBC |
TBC |
TBC |
|
Young person (under 22) |
TBC |
TBC |
TBC |
TBC |
|
Child (under 5) |
Free |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Concessionary travel pass holder** (including companion where applicable). |
Free |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
If travelling using a through ticket purchased on another service, just select ‘Prepaid ticket’ when booking using the app and present your ticket when boarding.
*If you wish to purchase the Newark all-rounder ticket this will only be available to purchase on the bus for the Nottsbus On Demand service (it will not be available to buy through the app).
**This service is free after 9:30am on weekdays and all day on Saturdays with an Older Person or Disabled Person pass. It is also free all day on Sundays and bank holiday Mondays in west Rushcliffe with an Older Person or Disabled Person pass.
***These tickets are currently only available for purchase through the Nottsbus On Demand app.
To find answers to general questions about Nottsbus On Demand, please visit our Frequently Asked Question page.
