Ways to pay
Different ways to buy a ticket or travelcard for bus, tram and trainContactless tap and go
Contactless tap and go is the easiest way to pay for seamless travel across bus and tram on the Bee Network. Use your contactless card, phone or smart watch on card readers and we’ll do the maths.
Smart cards
You can buy a range of tickets and travelcards online and store them on a smart card.
Cash and card
You can use cash and card to buy tickets for bus, tram and train journeys across Greater Manchester.
If you don't pay, it will cost you up to £120
You must have a valid ticket when travelling on bus and tram in Greater Manchester.
If you don’t have a valid paper or mobile app ticket, or you don’t tap in successfully with a smart card, contactless card or contactless device, then you'll be charged up to £120 penalty fare.