Forthcoming fare changes
Changes to our fares from April 2nd 2023.
First Glasgow is introducing a range of new prices and ticketing options following a fares review.
While prices will increase, First Bus is implementing these changes to reflect the significantly increased operational costs that it - like many transport operators - is facing and has worked hard to keep prices below the rate of Consumer Price Index inflation. According to the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT), outgoings for bus operators in the UK have risen by around 23% since 2019.
Duncan Cameron, Managing Director of First Bus Scotland, said: "Tap On Tap Off travel has been well-received in Glasgow since its introduction in 2022. It's fast, easy to use and great value, and we're confident that with these updates, frequent travellers will be able to make further great savings.
"The updates to our ticketing structure are essential to allow us to continue to deliver and grow our services across Glasgow. Like so many other transport providers, we're facing significant rising costs across our operations, and fare increases reflect that. Nonetheless, we have strived to keep increases to a minimum - and below the Consumer Price Inflation wherever we can.
"Bus remains one of the cheapest, most convenient, and sustainable ways of travelling around Glasgow. Through investment in new electric buses and on-board technology, we're making great efforts to make it even more comfortable and environmentally friendly mode of transport in the city."
For more information on Tap On, Tap Off;
please click here.
Please see below an overview of fares in place from 2nd April 2023.
Single Tickets
| Ticket Type | Price |
Available on Bus Only | |
| Adult Single - Starting from | £1.95 |
| Child Single | £1.45 |
| Single Hampden Adult | £3.20 |
| Single Hampden Child | £2.50 |
| Return Hampden Adult | £5.00 |
| Return Hampden Child | £2.50 |
| Job Seeker Single City/Local/Network | 50% off |
Available on App Only | |
| 2-Trip 24hrs City / Local (2 singles) | £5.00 |
| 2-Trip 24hrs Network (2 singles) | £6.10 |
| Flexi 10 City / Local | £24.40 |
| Flexi 10 Network | £26.20 |
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| Night Bus City / Local Single | £3.20 |
| Night Bus Network Single | £4.30 |
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5–21-year-olds living in Scotland are entitled to free bus travel by simply applying for the updated NEC card.
You can apply online for your NEC card to travel free of charge ➡ getyournec.scot |
First Day Tickets
| Ticket Type | Price |
Available on Bus and App | |
| Adult Day City / Local | £5.40 |
| Adult Day Network | £7.25 |
| Family Day City / Local | £9.70 |
| Family Day Network | £12.95 |
| Student Day City / Local | £4.60 |
| Student Day Network | £5.70 |
| First Day Alexandria | £3.90 |
| First Day Dumbarton | £3.90 |
| First Day Lanarkshire | £3.80 |
| First Day North Lanarkshire | £4.00 |
| First Day Motherwell | £4.95 |
| First Day Partick QEUH | £3.65 |
Available on Bus Only | |
| Adult 6pm + City / Local Day | £4.30 |
| Adult 6pm + Network Day | £5.40 |
| Child Day | £2.50 |
Flexible Day Ticket Bundles - Available on App Only
| Ticket Type | 3-in-7 Bundle | 5-in-7 Bundle | 15-in-28 Bundle |
| Adult | | | |
| City / Local | £14.70 | £18.60 | £55.00 |
| Network | £19.10 | £24.00 | £68.70 |
| Students | | | |
| City / Local | £13.10 | £16.40 | £46.40 |
| Network | £16.40 | £20.20 | £58.90 |
First Week Tickets
| Ticket Type | Price |
Available on App and Bus | |
| Adult Week City / Local | £20.40 |
| Adult Week Network | £26.70 |
| Adult Week Motherwell | £15.00 |
| Student Week City / Local | £18.00 |
| Student Week Network | £22.90 |
Available on App Only | |
| Adult Week Lanarkshire | £15.00 |
| Adult Week North Lanarkshire | £16.00 |
Available on Bus Only | |
| Child Week Network | £9.80 |
First Month + Tickets
| Ticket Type | Price (Available on App only) |
| Adult 4 Week City / Local | £61.80 |
| Adult 4 Week Network | £77.40 |
| Student 4 Week City / Local | £54.70 |
| Student 4 Week Network | £66.40 |
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| Student 12 Week City / Local | £131.00 |
| Student 12 Week Network | £175.50 |
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| Adult First Year City / Local | £545.00 |
| Adult First Year Network | £646.00 |
| Student Fist Year City / Local | £440.00 |
| Student First Year Network | £545.00 |
First Unlimited
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| Ticket Type | Price (Available on App only) |
| First Unlimited City / Local | £54.00 |
| First Unlimited Network | £65.40 |
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