Find the right ticket for your journey

Taking the bus, Metro, ferry, or rail?  Get the perfect ticket for your journey.

Find the right ticket for your journey

Taking the bus, Metro, ferry, or rail?  Get the perfect ticket for your journey.

Buying tickets made simple

Pop Pay As You Go (PAYG) is the smart and convenient way to pay for public transport across the North East. Customers can tap on and off local bus services, the Metro, the Shields Ferry, and the Northumberland Line, with fares capped daily.

Order online—it’s free, with a required £5 balance on purchase.

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The Mayor’s Fares

The Mayor has committed to adult single bus fares ranging from £1.60 to £2.50, with commercial operators free to set their own prices for shorter journeys below the cap. The commitment also includes maintaining the region’s £1 flat fare for passengers aged 21 and under across all public transport, with the ambition for this to continue until 2028.

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Bus

Travel the smart way with a Pop PAYG card. All you need to do is make sure your card is topped up before you travel. Just hop on and tell the driver where you want to go, before tapping your card or paying in cash.

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Metro

Tap in and out using your Pop PAYG card or purchase a ticket at the Metro station. You can also buy tickets on the Pop App for added ease.

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Ferry

You can use your Pop PAYG card for the ferry. Alternatively, tickets are also available from machines at the ferry landings.

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Rail

Buy before you board your train from the station or online through train operator websites and apps.

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Metro

Tap in and out using your Pop PAYG card or purchase a ticket at the Metro station. You can also buy tickets on the Pop App for added ease.

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Ferry

You can use your Pop PAYG card for the ferry. Alternatively, tickets are also available from machines at the ferry landings.

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Rail

Buy before you board your train from the station or online through train operator websites and apps.

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Concessionary travel

Concessionary travel schemes in the North East make getting around more affordable for local residents. If you’re under 16 (CHECK THIS), are State Pension age, or have a disability, you can enjoy reduced fares across the network.

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Got a question or need a little extra help with your journey?

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