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DISCLAIMER: Fares are changing
regularly in Harlow at present. Details provided below have been
gathered from publically available sources, and were valid when
published. This is liable to change and could be out of date.
Is something wrong or missing on
our fares page? Know something we don't? If so, even if it's just what
you paid today, please e-mail us at
harlowride@aol.com and we will make corrections or updates. All
information is useful!
A
single adult fare based on Network Harlow fares will cost typically £1.80
within Harlow. There are variations, many lower, and during the evenings and
on Sundays fares are generally different. Tickets may be bought on the bus,
and all will give change. In addition to the basic single fare, there are
also lots of good value ways to reduce the cost:-
If you are making a return journey, a return ticket is the best value. As an
example, Arriva or Network Harlow returns are £2.70, SM Coaches services all
sell similar tickets. Again buy on the bus.
If you are taking more than one bus, an all day ticket is the best value. As
an example, Arriva or Network Harlow day tickets are priced at £3.80.
On Sundays, when town services are supported by Essex County Council, a £2
ticket (£1 child) will allow travel on the local network all day.
The basic child fare for under 14's will be approximately £1.20 single,
£1.80 return or £2.50 for a day ticket. If you are between 14 and 20, you
can continue to obtain child fares with a student fare saver card. See
student deals below for details.
If you plan to make a number of journeys in one day, or to make the same
journey regularly, check out the fare deals below.
The fare to a
destination outside Harlow will vary depending on distance, however the vast
majority of places can be reached for under £6. Again this can be reduced by
purchasing a return. This cost of a return is typically calculated at one
and a half times the single fare. The maximum return fare to anywhere is £8,
but the majority are lower.
Child fares are generally half the adult for singles and returns, rounded up
to the nearest 10p.
If you plan to make a number of journeys in one day, or if
there are a number of you travelling together, check out the special deals
below.
Special deals on
Network Harlow buses only as follows.
Unlimited travel for a day
within Harlow - £3.80, buy from the driver. Ideal if you have to catch more
that one bus and make a return trip. Cheaper than two returns, or one single
and one return, or three singles. Child equivalent £2.50.
Unlimited travel for a week
within Harlow - £10.00, buy from the driver. Ideal if you make one return
journey at least 4 days per week. Brings the cost per journey down to £1
based on 5 days per week travel, Child equivalent £5.00.
A four-weekly equivalent is available at £38.00 (adult) or £20.00 (child or
concession with proof of status). A 12 weeks option is £100 and an annual
ticket £330. Longer term tickets must be purchased from the bus garage on
Fourth Avenue.
Special deals for Train travellers.
If you're arriving at Harlow Town Station, ask for a
PLUSBUS
when you buy your train ticket. It adds £2.50 (£1.25 child) to the price of
your train fare, but allows local bus travel in Harlow for the day. Makes it
easy to get to the Town Centre, Hospital, Industrial Areas or Superstores
from anywhere with one ticket. Valid on many services in the area including
Arriva/Network Harlow, and Essex
County Council contracted services.
Special deals on
Sundays only as follows.
Unlimited travel for a Sunday within Harlow - £2, buy from the driver.
Ideal if you have to catch more that one bus or make a return trip. Child or
OAP equivalent £1. Ask for the one day Harlow Saver.
The explorer is the best deal
anywhere! £8 gets totally unlimited travel for one day on almost any bus in
Herts and Arriva buses in Essex, Beds and Bucks. For £12 the same ticket can
be used for up to four people. A child/concessionary explorer ticket can be
purchased for one person at £4.00. This is the ideal ticket for a day out.
Buy from the driver and ask for an Explorer.
Special deals on
Arriva buses only
If you are making regular journeys, the Arriva weekly all-zones pass is
available covering roughly the same area as above and costs £30.00 . A child
or concession equivalent is available for the under 14's at £15.00, as is a
4-weekly at £75.00 (Adult) or £45.00 (Child).
Special deals on
Centrebus buses only
A £10 weekly ticket provides unlimited travel on Lea Valley services. A
monthly equivalent is available at £37. A student day ticket is available
for £2
Two adult returns purchased together qualify for a 15% discount on the
normal rate
15% discount on all fares can be obtained by purchasing a £10 club ticket.
Follow this link for details and
to apply.
Special deals available, but
available for use on most operators services.
The Essex Saver gives unlimited
travel for one weekday (Monday to Saturday) on most services in Essex, and
is priced at £8 adult, £4 child and concessions senior citizen.
The Essex Sunday Saver gives unlimited travel for one day
on most services in Essex, and is priced at £2.80 adult, £1.50 child and
concessions senior citizen or £5.50 for a family of 4 including maximum 2
adults.
London Commuter
The services run by Olympian Coaches charge as follows.
Day return - £20
10 journeys - £80
Monthly - £250
3 monthly - £600
Annual - £2000
Students in full time education can purchase
a faresaver ticket, giving child rate on Arriva or
Network Harlow buses
for a whole year. The cost of the fare saver ticket is £70 for
students aged 16 or 17, or £110 for students aged 18 to 20. There is a £10
charge for 14 and 15 year olds.
To apply for a faresaver, pick up an application
form from the travel office in the bus station and this gives full details.
Essentially you'll need two passport sized photos, proof of age, and you'll
need to get your college to stamp as proof of being in full time education.
Return the completed form to the travel office.
Centrebus are offering a £2 all day ticket on
their services through the Lea Valley. You'll need to show your NUS or
college ID card to obtain this.
What deal?
If your not sure what the best deal is for you, just e-mail the following
information, and we'll advise.
Destination
Day(s) of travel
Frequency of travel
Number of people making the same trip.
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