Kangaroo Tickets

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What will a Kangaroo ticket give me above a normal ticket?
   Unlimited all day travel on all Bus, Rail and Tram operators within the Kangaroo area -  Kangaroo boundary map [677kb].
2. What is a Kangaroo season ticket?
   This is a ticket designed for regular travellers who hop from one operator to another to complete their journey, if you use the bus, tram and train more than 3 times a week this might be the best ticket for you. For more information and prices go to the Season Tickets page.
3. Where can I buy a kangaroo season ticket?
   Kangaroo season tickets can only be purchased from the Broadmarsh Travel Centre in the Broadmarsh Bus Station. The season ticket is called a Kangaroo and is printed whilst you wait.
4. How can I pay for my Kangaroo season ticket?
   Cash, Debit and Credit card, plus Direct Debit options area available for more information on this option go to Kangaroo prices. Please note we do not accept cheques.
   Updating your card directly on-line is not available yet, you will need to call into the Broadmarsh Travel Centre to get a new card once yours has expired.
5. Where do I buy a Kangaroo day ticket from?
   You can buy one on the bus, tram or train, or in advance from the Broadmarsh Travel Centre, Victoria Bus Station, NCT Travel Centre and Beeston Train Station
6. Who are the participating operators?
   On every service of every operating company operating within the Kangaroo Boundary :
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   • Bus:
     NCT, Trent Barton, Premiere, Yourbus, South Notts, Notts+Derby, Pathfinder, Stagecoach East Midlands, Marshalls, Centrebus, Nottingham Community Transport, Little's.
     Also Nottinghamshire, Nottingham City and Leicestershire Council contracted buses coming into or around Nottingham - Paul James, Doyles and Premiere Travel contracts.
   • Park and Ride bus services, Citylink 1 from Queens Drive and Citylink 2 from the Racecourse includes free all day parking 
   • NET tram - all services
   • Train - all services on East Midlands trains and Cross Country trains within the boundary, valid at/from Attenborough, Beeston, Bulwell, Carlton, Netherfield and Nottingham
8. Where can a Kangaroo be used?
   There are detailed maps to show this area but in general it follows the boundary of the 'built up area of Greater Nottingham' - so it covers areas such as Beeston, Chilwell, Wollaton, Bulwell, Arnold, Carlton, West Bridgford and Ruddington -  Kangaroo boundary map [677kb]
   • Boundary points on main routes into Nottingham:
     A52 Radcliffe Rd : Gamston, Lings Bar
     A606 Melton Rd : Gamston Ling Bar/Tollerton Roundabout
     A60 Loughborough Rd : Ruddington Business Park
     A453 Barton Lane : Mill Hill
     A6005 Nottingham Rd, Chilwell : Chilwell Retail Park
     A52 Derby Rd :  Sherwin Arms Roundabout
     A609 Trowell Rd : Balloon Wood Roundabout
     A610 Nuthall Rd : Nuthall Island
     A611 Hucknall Lane : City Boundary
     A60 Mansfield Rd : Redhill Ram Inn
     Calverton Rd : Jenned Rd
     B684 Mapperley Plains : Middlebeck Drive
     B686 Burton Rd : Linden Grove
9. What bus services can I use it on?
   You can use it on all the following services, but only within the Kangaroo boundary.
   Nottingham City Transport - All services*
   Pathfinder - All services*
   South Notts - All services
   Trentbarton - All services**
   Stagecoach East Midlands
   Premiere
   Paul James
   Doyles
   Paul Winson
   Marshalls
   NET - Park & Ride
   Nottingham Community Transport - Locallinks
   Little's - W3
   Citylink 1- Queens Drive Park and Ride
   Citylink 2 - Racecourse Park and Ride
   Medilink
   * Except Night buses (night buses - usually operate after midnight into the small hours and are classed as a premium service)
   ** some premium and night services not included, check with operator for details
10. What are the benefits of the Kangaroo?

• The more trips you make, the more money you save
• The convenience of less waiting time
• It cuts out the hassle of buying different tickets
• It will speed up boarding times
• It's perfect for anyone who doesn't normally use public transport.
• Its good for business travel
• Its good for anyone who wants to split a journey.
• It's essential if you have to use a combination of train, bus and tram journeys to get to work