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Nottingham Express Transit
Two lines crossing at Nottingham station, running north to Hucknall and south to Clifton and Toton Lane. Flat fares and a good park and ride network make it the easiest way to reach the centre without driving into it.
Which ticket should you buy?
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Ticket options
Single
£2.70
Best for One trip
Same price for any distance on the network.
Day ticket
£5.00
Best for Two or more journeys
Break-even is the second trip, so most visitors should buy this.
Park and Ride
£4.00 per car, up to 2 people
Best for Driving to the city
Includes parking and tram travel. Sites at Toton Lane, Clifton South, Phoenix Park and Wilkinson Street.
Kangaroo Day (tram + bus)
£6.10
Best for Combining tram and city buses
Valid on NCT and Trentbarton services too.
Weekly pass
£19.00
Best for Longer stays
Available in the app.
Fares checked May 2026. Confirm on the operator’s own fares page before you buy.
Where you tap
Tap in only. One tap at the start of the journey covers it — there is nothing to tap on the way out.
Is the day ticket worth it?
Comparing the Single at £2.70 with the Day ticket at £5.00. The day ticket becomes the cheaper choice from your second journey onwards.
| Journeys in a day | Singles cost | Against the day ticket |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | £2.70 | £2.30 cheaper |
| 2 | £5.40 | 40p more |
| 3 | £8.10 | £3.10 more |
| 4 | £10.80 | £5.80 more |
How to pay
- Contactless at stop validators — touch in only, with a daily cap
- The NETGO! app
- Ticket machines at every stop
Concessions
- Under 5s travel free.
- Children 5–15 pay about half fare.
- Student termly passes are sold through the app with an NUS or university card.
Worth knowing
- Touch in only — there is no touch out, so a single tap covers the journey.
- Both lines serve Nottingham station, so it is hard to get badly lost.
- Park and ride is the cheapest way to visit by car; city-centre parking costs several times more.
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Common questions
- How much is a single on the NET Tram?
- The cheapest single listed is £2.70 (Single).
- Is a day ticket worth it on the NET Tram?
- It pays for itself on your second journey. The Day ticket costs £5.00 and the Single £2.70, so 2 singles come to £5.40.
- Do I need to tap out on the NET Tram?
- Tap in only. One tap at the start of the journey covers it — there is nothing to tap on the way out.
- Can I pay with a contactless card on the NET Tram?
- Yes. Contactless at stop validators — touch in only, with a daily cap.
- What do children pay on the NET Tram?
- Under 5s travel free.