You ‘May’ Not Have Heard… But Discounted Grouprider Tickets Are Back This Half-Term!

You ‘May’ not have heard but this half-term, group travel just got even better with discounted Grouprider tickets for all your adventures around Nottinghamshire and Greater Nottingham! 

From Saturday 24th May to Sunday 1st June 2025 inclusive, the price will be: 

• Grouprider: Just £6 all day, every day for unlimited travel within the City Zone.

• Network Grouprider: Only £9 all day, every day for unlimited travel across all NCT services in the City Zone and Outer Zone, including Loughborough, East Leake, Burton Joyce, Lambley, Woodborough, Calverton, and Southwell.

There are no discount codes or vouchers needed to pay the lower price during the promotional period (Saturday 24th May - Sunday 1st June 2025 inclusive) – simply hop on the bus and just ask the driver or buy in the NCTX Buses app.

These reductions are thanks to the Nottinghamshire and Greater Nottingham Bus Service Improvement Plans (BSIPs), where bus operators across the county and city are offering up to a third off group tickets over the May half-term period. 

How many people can use a Grouprider?

Grouprider covers up to 5 people, where there has to be at least 1 adult (aged 19 or over) and no more than two adults. A Grouprider can be used by 2 adults travelling together without any children too. 

All customers travelling on a Grouprider ticket must board and alight at the same stop. 

How do I buy a Grouprider?

You can buy a Grouprider:

• On the NCTX Buses app - tickets purchased during the promotional period must be used by 1st June 2025 and will not work after this date. No refunds will be available on unused tickets after 1st June 2025.
• With your contactless card or device on the bus. When you board, let the driver know you are paying with contactless and present your card/device to the reader when prompted.
• With cash on the bus (exact fare)

Half-Term Highlights - What's On and How to Get There

Architects of Air: LUMINARIUM at Lakeside Arts
Saturday 24 May – Sunday 1 June
Explore the beautiful colours and patterns of each inflatable dome in the enormous structure captivating the senses through natural light.
How to get there: Orange 34 / 34C

Dot to Dot Festival – Various City Centre Venues
Sunday 25 May
A full day of live music across Nottingham’s top venues, showcasing exciting new and emerging artists.
How to get there: Any NCT bus to the City Centre

Green Hustle – Old Market Square
Saturday 31 May
A free festival promoting greener living with live entertainment, workshops, activities and a makers market.
How to get there: Any NCT bus to the City Centre

Wollaton Hall & Deer Park Events

• Ibiza Orchestra Experience – Friday 30 May
  A 26-piece orchestra performs Ibiza anthems live, with special guest Example.
• Sausage & Cider Festival – Saturday 31 May
  Over 30 flavours of cider, 20 sausage varieties, food and drink stalls, live music, kids’ activities and more.
• Summer in Nashville – Sunday 1 June
  Live country music, line dancing, BBQs, rodeo rides and themed activities in a brand-new family festival.

How to get there: Pink 30 or Orange 35 / 36

National Walking Month

May is also National Walking Month, and Nottingham has plenty of green spaces and countryside areas that are perfect for a day out – and easily accessible by bus.
Find ideas for great walks here: nctx.co.uk/national-walking-month