Ticket types
Greater Manchester Bus Tickets and Payment Methods
We've got a wide range of Manchester bus tickets available to suit your needs. Whether you travel every day or only now and then, on your own or with the family, we have just the ticket for you. You can search for the best ticket using our Ticket Selector.
We are now accepting Contactless Payments including Apple Pay and Google Pay on all our Manchester services. You can buy single, FirstDay and FirstWeek tickets from the driver.
And if you're a regular traveller, First Unlimited is the easiset way to buy and use your ticket. Sign up and receive your First Unlimited ticket via our First Bus App every month. Payments are taken by Direct Debit and your ticket will automatically activate on your chosen renewal date.
Download our First Bus app for the most convenient way to buy tickets:
mTickets

The most convenient way of purchasing bus tickets.
Contactless Payments

Paying contactless is a simple and secure way to pay for your ticket.
First Saver Tickets

Regular travellers save money with First!
Young Person Under 19

An igo pass allows you to travel at a reduced fare on our buses!
Single ticket bundles
Pre-purchase a bundle of 10 trips and use whenever you want.
Concessions
English National Concessionary passes can be used on our First Buses.
Multi-Operator Tickets
A comprehensive network connecting several towns and villages.
Ticket prices
We have a variety of bus tickets to suit all your journeys.