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Essex Bus Ticket Prices Here at First Essex, we have every kind of ticket to suit your journey.
Tap&Cap
Tap&Cap Tap&Cap uses contactless payments to cap your travel charges so you will never pay more than the price of a day ticket or week ticket, no matter how many journeys you make.
School, College & University Ticket Pages
The Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex (CSSE) The Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex adminster school transport on behalf of First Essex Buses for the following schools: King Edward VI - Grammar School Chelmsford County High School for Girls Colchester County High School for Girls...
Ticket Gifting
Ticket gifting is now live in our app.
Ticket types
We've got a wide range of Essex bus tickets available to suit your needs.
Contactless Payments
Paying with contactless is a simple and secure way to pay for tickets without cash.
Where to buy
Buy on the First Bus App, online or on the bus - find out more.
Online tickets
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