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.
Local Bus Ticketing
The closest local bus services are operated by a number of companies, which each have a variety of ticketing options including online and daily, weekly, monthly and termly deals.
For further details on all ticket options, follow the links below.
Train Tickets
Finding good value train tickets is easier than ever, with a number of great online tools available! Rochford station has a ticket office and ticket machines, making purchasing train tickets in person really simple. Alternatively, the Trainline app gives you the ability to purchase digital tickets to store on your smartphone, as well as giving you live journey information.
Advance tickets can offer lower fares on specific services, subject to availability. Booking windows and purchase deadlines vary by operator, and some Advance tickets are available on the day of travel. Check the conditions for your chosen train before booking.
Season Tickets
If you regularly make the same rail journey, compare ordinary season tickets, Flexi Season tickets and daily fares for your actual travel pattern. Savings and any Photocard or photo-ID requirements depend on the ticket and provider; check the current conditions before buying.
Flexi Season tickets provide eight days of travel within 28 days between specified stations, an average of two days per week. Activate a day of travel before boarding. Compare the cost for your journey rather than assuming a fixed saving against a Monthly Season ticket.
Use National Rail’s handy tool to calculate the cost of different season tickets by following 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 or further afield 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.
PlusBus
PlusBus is a discount price ticket for unlimited bus travel that you can add to your train ticket. Whether you’re commuting to work, going shopping, visiting friends or just having a day-out in town, you can buy PlusBus with your train ticket.