Children and Young People
Free travel this August for 5 to 15 year olds
From 1st to 31st August, children aged 5 to 15 can travel free on local bus services across our network. The offer is available whether you are travelling independently or accompanied by an adult, with no time restrictions.
The scheme is fully funded by the Government.
Please note that free travel is not valid on Brighton City Sightseeing or Eastbourne Sightseeing services. Young people aged 14 and over may be asked to provide proof of age when travelling.
Free travel for 16 to 18 year olds
Young people aged 16 to 18 can travel free with a fare-paying adult or concessionary pass holder until the August following their 18th birthday in the Brighton & Hove City Council area.
Please note that this offer is not valid on N1, N5, N7, N12, N14, N25, N29, N48, Brighton City Sightseeing or Eastbourne Sightseeing services.
Children and Young People
We offer a range of discounted fares and tickets for children and young people. Child fares are available until 31st August following a young person's 18th birthday, helping support those in further education and through the summer holidays.
Proof of age
Young people aged 14 to 18 may be asked to prove their age when buying a child ticket on our services.
Find out more about age verification and accepted ID.
Single Fares
Single fares travelling with an adult
Up to four children travelling with an adult or concessionary pass holder can travel at the following rates (excluding night services).
| Journey | Fare |
| Within Brighton & Hove City Council area | Free |
| Outside of the Brighton & Hove City Council area | £1 |
Children aged 4 and under
Children aged 4 and under travel free at all times.
Single fares travelling on your own
Single fares vary depending on the length of your journey. Use our Journey Planner to check the fare for your trip.
SAVER tickets
If you travel regularly, a child SAVER ticket could offer better value.
CitySAVER
For travel within Shoreham, Patcham, Falmer and Saltdean.
| Ticket | App / The Key |
| 24 Hours / 1 Day | £3.10 |
| 7 Days | £13.70 |
| 30 Days | £46.70 |
| Monthly (Continuous Payment) | £45.70 |
| Calendar Month (The Key) | £48.00 |
| 90 Days | £128.00 |
| 12 Months | £472.00 |
1 day child citySAVER tickets are also available on bus for £3.30.
Valid within the citySAVER area. Not valid on City Sightseeing or Night Bus services.
networkSAVER
Valid across the Brighton & Hove Buses network, including Night Bus services.
| Ticket | App / The Key |
| 24 Hours / 1 Day | £3.65 |
| 7 Days | £15.30 |
| 30 Days | £48.80 |
| Monthly (Continuous Payment) | £47.80 |
| Calendar Month (The Key) | £50.50 |
| 90 Days | £145.10 |
| 12 Months | £508.00 |
1-day child networkSAVER tickets are also available from the driver for £4.00.
Valid on all Brighton & Hove Buses services, including Night Buses. Not valid on City Sightseeing services.
View networkSAVER boundaries.
Extra savings
There are a range of additional savings and travel offers available, including the FamilySAVER, other operator ticket acceptance, the siblingSAVER, Wave Community Bank discount, the East Sussex Freedom Ticket and the West Sussex 16 - 20 Saver.