1import{j as e,Q as r,a,D as o}from"./index-DGCSrml_.js";import{E as s}from"./ExpandableSection-CV1vnE6K.js";import{K as t}from"./KeyTakeaway-C8azBTsK.js";const c=[{question:"What is the cheapest way to travel by bus on the Isle of Man?",answer:"Go Places 12 pre-paid cards offer the best per-journey savings. For example, the Douglas to Port Erin fare drops from £3.30 cash to £2.75 with Go Places 12. Children under 5 travel free on all services. Check the Kivoon app for route planning and live departure times."},{question:"How much does a bus ticket cost on the Isle of Man?",answer:"Fares are distance-based. A short journey within Douglas (e.g. to Onchan) costs £1.40 adult single. Douglas to Peel or the airport is £2.80. The longest journeys, such as Douglas to Ramsey or Port Erin, cost £3.30. Children aged 5-15 pay roughly half the adult rate."},{question:"Do Go Places cards work on the heritage railways?",answer:"Go Places pre-paid cards are only valid on Bus Vannin bus services. Heritage railways sell their own tickets - you can use contactless or card at any manned railway station. Contactless is also available for on-board purchases on the Steam Railway. The Kivoon app shows timetables for both buses and heritage railways."},{question:"Can I pay with contactless or card on the bus?",answer:"All Bus Vannin buses accept contactless payment (card, Apple Pay, or Android Pay) for any ticket up to £45. You can also pay with cash. Go Places 12 and Go Places 6 are separate multi-journey pre-paid cards that offer discounted fares. Use the Kivoon app to plan your journeys and check live times."}],d={slug:"bus-pass-go-card-guide",title:"Isle of Man Bus Fares & Go Places Cards: Everything You Need to Know",description:"Complete guide to Bus Vannin fares, Go Places pre-paid journey cards, concessions, and how to save on bus travel on the Isle of Man.",date:"2026-04-07",notBefore:"2026-04-07",image:"https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1556742049-0cfed4f6a45d?w=800&q=80&auto=format",tags:["guide","fares"]};function h(){return e.jsxs(e.Fragment,{children:[e.jsx("p",{children:"Bus Vannin operates a distance-based fare system across all 50+ routes on the Isle of Man. All Bus Vannin buses accept contactless payment and cash. You can also save money with Go Places pre-paid journey cards. This guide covers how fares work, the Go Places discount cards, and how to get the best value for your travel."}),e.jsxs(r,{children:[e.jsx(a,{label:"Short Journey",value:"£1.40"}),e.jsx(a,{label:"Cross-Island",value:"£3.30"}),e.jsx(a,{label:"Go Places 12 Saving",value:"Up to £0.55/trip"}),e.jsx(a,{label:"Under 5s",value:"Free"})]}),e.jsx("h2",{children:"How Fares Work"}),e.jsx("p",{children:"Bus Vannin fares are calculated based on the distance you travel. The island is divided into fare stages, and the price increases with the number of stages your journey covers. A short journey within Douglas - say, from Lord Street to Onchan - costs £1.40. A journey from Douglas to Peel costs £2.80. The longest journeys, such as Douglas to Ramsey or Douglas to Port Erin, cost £3.30. Children aged 5 to 15 pay a reduced fare, typically about half the adult rate. Children under 5 travel free."}),e.jsxs(s,{title:"Sample verified fares",children:[e.jsxs(r,{children:[e.jsx(a,{label:"Douglas - Onchan",value:"£1.40"}),e.jsx(a,{label:"Douglas - Laxey",value:"£2.00"}),e.jsx(a,{label:"Douglas - Peel",value:"£2.80"}),e.jsx(a,{label:"Douglas - Airport",value:"£2.80"}),e.jsx(a,{label:"Douglas - Castletown",value:"£2.80"}),e.jsx(a,{label:"Douglas - Port Erin",value:"£3.30"}),e.jsx(a,{label:"Douglas - Ramsey",value:"£3.30"}),e.jsx(a,{label:"Peel - St Johns",value:"£1.40"})]}),e.jsx("p",{children:"All fares shown are adult single cash fares. Child fares are approximately half the adult rate. Visit bus.im for the complete fare table."})]}),e.jsx("h2",{children:"Go Places Pre-Paid Cards"}),e.jsxs("p",{children:["Bus Vannin offers two multi-journey pre-paid cards: ",e.jsx("strong",{children:"Go Places 12"})," ","(12 journeys) and ",e.jsx("strong",{children:"Go Places 6"})," (6 journeys). These cards offer discounted fares compared to paying cash. For example, the Douglas to Port Erin fare drops from £3.30 cash to £2.75 with a Go Places 12 card. The Go Places 12 card offers the best per-journey discount, while Go Places 6 is a smaller commitment at a slightly lower discount."]}),e.jsx(t,{children:"Go Places 12 and Go Places 6 are multi-journey pre-paid cards, not contactless smartcards. They offer discounted fares on each journey compared to paying cash. Visit bus.im for current pricing and where to purchase them."}),e.jsxs(s,{title:"Go Places fare examples",children:[e.jsxs(r,{children:[e.jsx(a,{label:"Douglas-Port Erin (Cash)",value:"£3.30"}),e.jsx(a,{label:"Douglas-Port Erin (GP12)",value:"£2.75"}),e.jsx(a,{label:"Douglas-Airport (Cash)",value:"£2.80"}),e.jsx(a,{label:"Douglas-Airport (GP12)",value:"£2.25"}),e.jsx(a,{label:"Douglas-Onchan (Cash)",value:"£1.40"}),e.jsx(a,{label:"Douglas-Onchan (GP12)",value:"£1.13"})]}),e.jsx("p",{children:"GP12 = Go Places 12. Visit bus.im for the full Go Places fare table."})]}),e.jsx(o,{text:"Plan your journeys and see fares in the Kivoon app"}),e.jsxs(s,{title:"Concessions: Children, Students, and Seniors",children:[e.jsxs("p",{children:[e.jsx("strong",{children:"Children under 5"})," travel free on all Bus Vannin services without a ticket."]}),e.jsxs("p",{children:[e.jsx("strong",{children:"Children aged 5 to 15"})," pay a reduced fare, typically around half the adult rate. For example, the child fare from Douglas to Port Erin is £1.70."]}),e.jsxs("p",{children:[e.jsx("strong",{children:"Students"})," with a valid Isle of Man student ID may be eligible for discounted travel. Check with Bus Vannin for current student concession rates."]}),e.jsxs("p",{children:[e.jsx("strong",{children:"Seniors (65+)"})," who are Isle of Man residents may qualify for concessionary travel. Contact Bus Vannin for details on eligibility."]})]}),e.jsx(s,{title:"Paying with Cash",children:e.jsx("p",{children:"Cash is accepted on all Bus Vannin buses. Tell the driver your destination when you board and they will calculate the fare. The driver can give change, but having smaller denominations avoids delays. You receive a paper ticket as proof of payment. Cash fares are more expensive than Go Places card fares, so cash is best reserved for occasional one-off journeys."})}),e.jsx(o,{text:"Check fares and plan journeys with Kivoon - free for iOS and Android"}),e.jsx("h2",{children:"Heritage Railway Fares"}),e.jsx("p",{children:"The three heritage railways (Steam Railway, Manx Electric Railway, and Snaefell Mountain Railway) are not covered by Bus Vannin fares or Go Places cards. Each railway sells its own tickets at staffed stations. Single and return tickets are available, and multi-railway passes covering all three lines can be purchased for visitors wanting to ride them all. Check current fares at the railway stations or visit the Isle of Man Heritage Railways website."}),e.jsx(t,{children:"For regular bus travel, a Go Places 12 card offers the best per-journey savings. Visit bus.im for full fare tables and information on where to purchase Go Places cards."}),e.jsx("h2",{children:"Frequently Asked Questions"}),e.jsx(s,{title:"What is the cheapest way to travel by bus on the Isle of Man?",defaultOpen:!0,children:e.jsx("p",{children:"Go Places 12 pre-paid cards offer the best per-journey savings. For example, the Douglas to Port Erin fare drops from £3.30 cash to £2.75 with Go Places 12. Children under 5 travel free on all services. Check the Kivoon app for route planning and live departure times."})}),e.jsx(s,{title:"How much does a bus ticket cost on the Isle of Man?",children:e.jsx("p",{children:"Fares are distance-based. A short journey within Douglas (e.g. to Onchan) costs £1.40 adult single. Douglas to Peel or the airport is £2.80. 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Use the Kivoon app to plan your journeys and check live times."})}),e.jsx(o,{text:"Plan your journey with Kivoon - free on iOS and Android"})]})}
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