About Nottsbus On Demand
Nottsbus On Demand is a 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 maps
There are seven Nottsbus On Demand zones that operate in total and cover Mansfield (Evening), Newark (Evening), North Ollerton, Central Rushcliffe, South Newark, South Ollerton and West Rushcliffe.
Please see the Nottsbus On Demand Zone page 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 and times
The Government's £2 price cap which runs until 31 December 2024, means adults wont pay more than £2 per single trip on local bus journeys, including on our Nottsbus On Demand Services.
Mansfield and Newark Evening Zone 7.30pm to midnight (Thursday to Saturday, excluding bank holidays)*
|
Passenger Type |
Single |
Day |
10-Trip*** |
Month*** |
|
Adult |
£2.50 |
£4.20 |
£14.70 |
N/A |
|
Young person (under 22) |
£1.40 |
£2.70 |
£9.50 |
N/A |
|
+1 adult/young person |
£1.00 |
N/A |
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 |
Please note: If travelling on the Mansfield or Newark Evening services, Stagecoach DayRider and all MegaRider tickets valid in these areas will be accepted, just select ‘Prepaid ticket’ when booking using the app and present your ticket when boarding.
Central Rushcliffe, North and South Ollerton Zones 7am to 7pm (Monday to Saturday, excluding bank holidays)*
|
Passenger Type |
Single |
Day |
10-Trip*** |
Month*** (28 days) |
|
Adult |
£2.50 |
£4.20 |
£14.70 |
£56.70 |
|
Young person (under 22) |
£1.40 |
£2.70 |
£9.50 |
£37.80 |
|
+1 adult/young person |
£1.00 |
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 |
South Newark Zone 9.30am to 2.30pm (Monday to Saturday, excluding bank holidays)*
|
Passenger Type |
Single |
Day |
10-Trip*** |
Month*** (28 days) |
|
Adult |
£2.50 |
£4.20 |
£14.70 |
£56.70 |
|
Young person (under 22) |
£1.40 |
£2.70 |
£9.50 |
£37.80 |
|
+1 adult/young person |
£1.00 |
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 |
West Rushcliffe Zone 7am to midnight (Daily)
|
Passenger Type |
Single |
Day |
10-Trip*** |
Month*** (28 days) |
|
Adult |
£2.50 |
£4.20 |
£14.70 |
£56.70 |
|
Young person (under 22) |
£1.40 |
£2.70 |
£9.50 |
£37.80 |
|
+1 adult/young person |
£1.00 |
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 |
North and South Ollerton Zones 7am to 7pm (Monday to Saturday, excluding bank holidays)*
|
Passenger Type |
Single |
Day |
10-Trip*** |
Month*** (28 days) |
|
Adult |
£2.50 |
£4.20 |
£14.70 |
£56.70 |
|
Young person (under 22) |
£1.40 |
£2.70 |
£9.50 |
£37.80 |
|
+1 adult/young person |
£1.00 |
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 |
Through tickets (North Ollerton, South Ollerton and Mansfield evening service)*
|
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 |
Through tickets: West Rushcliffe Zone
|
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.
Through tickets: South Newark
|
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 buy on the bus for the Newark Evening, South Newark and South Ollerton zones (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.
