Stagecoach discounted bus tickets

You may be required to have your KentOne card when purchasing discounted tickets and show the driver and inspectors when on board.

Student Tickets 2023/2024

The best value ticket for students that allows unlimited travel on any Stagecoach bus throughout Kent and East Sussex. The student UniRider tickets work out as only 79p per day! 

Student UniRider ticket prices 2023/2024:

Student UniRider and South East Megarider tickets are valid throughout Kent and East Sussex on Stagecoach buses. Canterbury tickets are valid for Canterbury City area and the campus.

Student UniRider tickets can only be purchased on the Stagecoach Mobile App. All other tickets are purchased either on the Stagecoach Mobile App or on board.

Ticket Onboard Price 23/24 Stagecoach App Price 23/24 Public Price 23/24
UniRider1
18 Sept 23 -
14 Jun 24
N/A £214 £1,071.57*
UniRider2
11 Sept 23 -
19 July 24
N/A £247 £1,237.62*
UniRider3
18 Sept 23 -
15 Sept 24
N/A £288 £1,439.10*
UoK Day Canterbury DayRider £4.10 £4.10 £5.40
UoK Canterbury MegaRider £13.90 £13.90 £18.50

 *public price tickets are calculated using the best value combination of tickets for that period of time (multiple of 28 Day SE MegaRider Tickets).    

Please note: You will need internet connection to activate this ticket. Travel is only permitted where evidence of a valid ticket can be provided to the driver as you board. Please ensure that your phone has sufficient battery life to be able to access and display your ticket for the duration of your journey.

If you have any queries or problems when purchasing a ticket, please read the Stagecoach FAQs page.

Staff ticket price 2023/2024:

Staff South East tickets are valid throughout Kent and East Sussex on Stagecoach buses. Canterbury tickets are valid for Canterbury City area and the campus.

Staff corporate tickets for University of Kent staff can be purchased using the Stagecoach Corporate Mobile App. Email TransportTeam@kent.ac.uk for the link to this app. You will need to use your kent.ac.uk email address when registering an account on the corporate scheme.

 All other tickets can be purchased using Stagecoach Mobile App or on board. 

Ticket Name Equivalent Public Ticket 2023/24 Corporate App Price 2023/24 Public Price
South East Local Zone 7 day Canterbury 7 Day MegaRider £13.90£18.50         
South East Local Zone 28 day Canterbury 28 Day MegaRider £51.05£68.10
South East Regional Zone 7 day South East 7 Day MegaRider £22.95£30.60
South East Regional 28 day South East 28 Day MegaRider £83.05£110.70
South East Local Zone Flexi 5 Canterbury Flexi5 £21.60£21.60
South East Local Zone Flexi 10 Canterbury Flexi10 £37.80£37.80
South East Regional Zone Flexi 5 South East Flexi5 £34.80£34.80
South East Regional Zone Flexi 10 South East Flexi10 £60.90£60.90

Please note: You will need internet connection to activate this ticket. Travel is only permitted where evidence of a valid ticket can be provided to the driver as you board. Please ensure that your phone has sufficient battery life to be able to access and display your ticket for the duration of your journey. If you are experiencing any issues with purchasing a ticket please rescan the QR code.

If you have any queries or problems when purchasing a ticket, please read the Stagecoach FAQs page.

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