North East Public Transport Tickets Information for Under 16 and 16-18 Age Groups
Find detailed information on public transport tickets in the North East for Under 16 and 16-18 age groups, including ticket types, prices, areas of acceptance, and transportation modes. Discover options like single bus tickets, multi-modal day tickets, and smartcards for convenient travel.
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Public Transport tickets in the North East From April 1st2025
Under 16 Under 16 Ticket type Ticket type Price Price Area of acceptance Area of acceptance Transport mode acceptance Transport mode acceptance Age Age 21 & Under single bus ticket 1 1 Durham Northumberland Tyne & Wear Cross boundary bus services into Tees Valley Under 22 M Buy on bus or app 21 & Under multi-modal day ticket 3 3 Durham Northumberland Tyne & Wear Under 22 M Buy on bus, app, Metro ticket machine Under 16 Popcard: Proof of age card which allows you to buy child tickets Proof of age card to access child tickets priced at: Tyne and Wear Northern rail services between Newcastle and Sunderland Northern rail services between Newcastle and Metrocentre/Blaydon Ages 5 - 15 M Single Single - - 60p All day All day- - 1.10 60p 1.10 Buy tickets on bus and Metro ticket machines, with card as proof of age Junior Blue Pop* Metro tap on/off: Single Metro Single Metro - - 1.00 All day Metro All day Metro - - 1.90 Durham Northumberland Tyne and Wear Tees Valley Northern rail services between Newcastle and Ashington Ages 5 - 15 1.00 1.90 Pay As You Go smartcard for children aged 5-15 M Bus/ferry tickets paid for using smartcard balance Buy tickets using smartcard For further information on each ticket type, including validity and acceptance please click on the name of the ticket type. * The Junior Blue Pop card automatically works out the cheapest Metro ticket based on the journeys you ve made. However, it works differently for bus and ferry tickets. If travelling on more than one mode, it is usually cheaper to buy a 21 & Under 3 day ticket.
Ages 16 18 Ticket type Ticket type Price Price Area of acceptance Area of acceptance Transport mode acceptance Transport mode acceptance Age Age 21 & Under single bus ticket 1 1 Durham Northumberland Tyne & Wear Cross boundary bus services into Tees Valley Under 22 M Buy on bus or app 21 & Under multi-modal day ticket 3 3 Durham Northumberland Tyne & Wear Under 22 M Buy on bus, app, Metro ticket machine Pop Blue* Metro tap on/off: Single Metro Single Metro - - 1.00 All day Metro All day Metro - - 2.20 Durham Northumberland Tyne and Wear Tees Valley Northern rail services between Newcastle and Ashington Ages 16 -21 1.00 2.20 Pay As You Go smartcard for ages 16-21 M Bus/ferry tickets paid for using smartcard balance Buy tickets using smartcard 18 and Under Metro Season ticket ** Tyne & Wear Northern rail services between Newcastle and Ashington Northern rail services between Newcastle and Sunderland T&Cs apply Ages 16-18 M Provides a 60% Provides a 60% discount compared to discount compared to an adult Metro season an adult Metro season ticket ticket Small number of bus services included (click here) Use smartcard For further information on each ticket type, including validity and acceptance please click on the name of the ticket type. *The Pop Blue card automatically works out the cheapest Metro ticket based on the journeys you ve made. However, it works differently for bus and ferry tickets. If travelling on more than one mode, it is usually cheaper to buy a 21 & Under 3 day ticket. **If you re a regular public transport traveller and think a season ticket may be the best option for you, **If you re a regular public transport traveller and think a season ticket may be the best option for you, please check the Nexus, Network One and bus operator specific websites (Go North East, Arriva, Stagecoach) to identify which ticketing product is the most suitable for you.
Ages 19 21 Ticket type Ticket type Price Price Area of acceptance Area of acceptance Transport mode acceptance Transport mode acceptance Age Age 21 & Under single bus ticket Durham Northumberland Tyne & Wear Cross boundary bus services into Tees Valley Under 22 M 1 1 Buy on bus or on app 21 & Under multi-modal day ticket Buy on bus, app, Metro ticket machine Durham Northumberland Tyne & Wear Under 22 M 3 3 Pop Blue Metro tap on/off: Single Metro Single Metro - - 1.00 All day Metro All day Metro - - 2.20 Durham Northumberland Tyne and Wear Tees Valley Northern rail services between Newcastle and Ashington Ages 16 - 21 M 1.00 2.20 Pay As You Go smartcard for ages 16-21 Bus/ferry tickets paid for using smartcard balance Buy tickets using smartcard M Student Metro season ticket ** Tyne and Wear Metro Northern rail services between Newcastle and Ashington Northern rail services between Newcastle and Sunderland T&Cs apply Student Provides a 30% discount Provides a 30% discount compared to an adult Metro compared to an adult Metro season ticket season ticket Small number of bus services included (click here) Use smartcard For further information on each ticket type, including validity and acceptance please click on the name of the ticket type. *The Pop Blue card automatically works out the cheapest Metro ticket based on the journeys you ve made. However, it works differently for bus and ferry tickets. If travelling on more than one mode, it is usually cheaper to buy a 21 & Under 3 day ticket. **If you re a regular public transport traveller and think a season ticket may be the best option for you, **If you re a regular public transport traveller and think a season ticket may be the best option for you, please check the Nexus, Network One and bus operator specific websites (Go North East, Arriva, Stagecoach) to identify which ticketing product is the most suitable for you.
Adult: 22 and over Area of acceptance Area of acceptance Ticket type Ticket type Price Price Transport mode acceptance Transport mode acceptance Age Age Adult single bus cap Durham Northumberland Tyne and Wear For cross boundary services into Tees Valley and Cumbria, use the 3 national single cap All 2.50 2.50 M Buy on bus and app Pop Pay As You Go Smartcard Provides discounted Metro prices Provides discounted Metro prices compared to paper tickets. compared to paper tickets. Tyne and Wear Durham Northumberland Northern services between Newcastle and Ashington All M Bus/ferry tickets paid for using smartcard balance Buy tickets using smartcard Durham Day Rover Buy on bus or app Durham All 5 5 M M M Northumberland Day Rover Buy on bus or app Northumberland All 6 6 Tyne and Wear Day Rover Buy on bus, app, Metro ticket machine Tyne and Wear Northern rail services between Blaydon and Sunderland All 6.80 6.80 All Day Anywhere Durham Northumberland Tyne and Wear Northern rail services between Blaydon and Sunderland All 7.50 7.50 M Buy on bus, app, Metro ticket machine Metro Season ticket * Provides a discount compared to Provides a discount compared to daily tickets daily tickets Tyne and Wear Northern rail services between Newcastle and Sunderland T&Cs apply All M Use Smartcard Corporate Metro Season ticket * Provides a discount compared to Provides a discount compared to daily tickets daily tickets which is offered through salary sacrifice for participating employers Tyne and Wear Northern services between Newcastle and Ashington Northern services between Newcastle and Sunderland T&Cs apply Small number of bus services included (click here) Use Smartcard For further information on each ticket type, including validity and acceptance please click on the name of the ticket type. *If you re a regular public transport traveller and think a season ticket may be the best option for you, *If you re a regular public transport traveller and think a season ticket may be the best option for you, please check the Nexus, Network One and bus operator specific websites (Go North East, Arriva, Stagecoach) to identify which ticketing product is the most suitable for you.
Concessionary products Other ticketing options are available to people who are eligible for concessionary travel, this typically includes residents who are older, disabled or people who are companions. If you think you re eligible, or are unsure, please check the Government webpage: Managing the English national concessionary travel scheme (ENCTS) - GOV.UK*. If eligible, this may be the best ticketing option for you. You can apply for a concessionary travel pass via Local Government websites, please see the table below to work out where you should apply and who to contact with queries. Where you live Where you live County Durham Website to apply for ENCTS Website to apply for ENCTS Durham County Council Apply for a bus pass - Durham County Council Northumberland County Council Concessionary travel pass | Northumberland County Council Nexus for Tyne and Wear https://www.nexus.org.uk/ticket-information/concessions For Metro Metro Gold Card | nexus.org.uk Northumberland Tyne and Wear (including Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland) *Eligibility for concessionary travel may vary depending on local authorities, please check the links provided in the table for your area.
For further information on selecting the right ticket for you please visit the Nexus website here: Ticket information | nexus.org.uk Coming in the future = Pop cards will automatically cap journeys at the best value product by passengers tapping on and off bus and Metro. For further information on all Nexus Pop products visit: Pop | nexus.org.uk For Nexus Ticket Terms and Conditions (Dec 2024): nexus_tickets_-_terms_and_conditions_v1.12.pdf The tables provided within this slide deck give an indication into the ticketing options available for each age group, for individual circumstances this may not present the best option for you. Please check the website links provided or your local bus operator website for further information.
