xmas

With the festive spirit in full swing across South Yorkshire and plenty of events, we're ready and waiting with our buses to get you right there for just £2.  So, get ready, get set, and bus it to all the festive fun across South Yorkshire with First Bus.

Find our Christmas and New Year service information, here


Festively good ticket deals 🤑

  • FirstDay Group South Yorkshire (weekday) Available for any five people across South Yorkshire on First Bus services use anytime of the day Mon-Fri. £11
  • Weekender South Yorkshire (weekend travel) Available to use for any five people from 1800 Friday, until the end of Sunday. £11
  • £2  adult standard fare, just use tap on tap off!
  • First Bus Child day ticket 16-18 *must show Zoom 16-18 card £3.00
  • Sheffield University single ticket *must show University ID card, £1.50

Tap 💳

  • Paying with TOTO couldn't be easier, when you Tap On, Tap Off, we'll work out the best value fare for your journeys throughout the day. Never pay more than a single, two-trip ticket, day or week fare.
  • Buy your ticket in advance on the First Bus app and store in the apps wallet.
  • Buy on board from the driver with your contactless card or with cash.

Download our FREE First Bus App to make your journey more convenient 📱

Have everything you need to travel at your fingertips!

  • Plan your journey
  • Buy your tickets on the app
  • Track the bus to your stop
  • See live seat availability on your bus before it arrives at your stop!

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Sheffield Christmas Markets, until 24th December 🎅

Explore alpine bars, a big wheel plenty of food vendors and gifts across

The Moor and the Peace Gardens. Accessible via all city centre services.


Christmas Winterland at Meadowhall,  22nd November - 5th January  🎄⛸️🎅

Step right into Christmas at Meadowhall for a perfect festive oasis. The winterland event is located on the orange car park and includes fairground rides, an ice rink, alpine inspired bars and a Santa's Grotto.

Accessible via: 18/18a, 76/76a/76e/ X1, X2, X3.


It's not Christmas without a panto... 🎅

From 6th December to 15th January, you can catch an array of pantomimes at the Lyceum, including Snow White.

Find out more >> here

Accessible via all City Centre services.


Rotherham Cosy Christmas Market, 7th December

Visit the cosy Christmas market housed in one of Rotherham's oldest buildings. Expect stalls, festive sweets and drinks and lots more.

Located on High Street, Rotherham S60 1PT.

Accessible via - 73, 95 and X3


See Santa at Crystal Peaks, until 24th December 🎅🎄

Come and see Santa in his magical grotto this Christmas. All children will receive a gift, and create magical memories in a cosy environment. 

You will need to book ahead, which you can do so >> here

Accessible via 120/120K


Frost Festival, Doncaster City Centre, 7 Dec - 23 December 🎅🎄

The Christmas cabins are back in Doncaster 10am - 5pm every day, with the exception of finishing at 4pm on Sunday's.

There'll be plenty of gift ideas available, food and drink and small businesses - all located between Frenchgate and Doncaster Market.

Accessible via all City Centre services.


Can you find all of Doncaster's Elmers?

Head off out on an adventure across Doncaster and find all the Elmer sculptures in this fun trail. Download the map >> here and get exploring!

Accessible via all City Centre services.


Sheffield Cathedral Illuminated: The Gift 3rd - 7th December

The Gift will be Sheffield Cathedral's fifth annual festive illumination celebration. The display will see the building lit up on the inside and outside, and it's a spectacular not to miss!

Accessible via all City Centre services, just get off at Fargate.


Looking for our Christmas Eve and New Year's service hours? Click >> here