97 Flex Barnham

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97 Flex Barnham

Book-a-Bus 97 Flex Barnham

97 Flex - Fully Flexible - go anywhere in the zone, serving Barnham and surrounding areas:

  • Monday to Friday: 9.30am to 4.30pm
  • Saturday: 7.00am to 7.00pm

Book on-demand travel up to 48 hours in advance.

97 Flex - Commuter Route - Slindon, Walberton and Barnham railway station:

  • Monday to Friday: 6.45am to 9.30am and 4.30pm to 7.00pm

Book travel up to 48 hours in advance or flag the bus down at a bus stop.

Except public holidays.

Check the timetable below for the bus route and times.

Get to know the 97 Flex zone

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How to book the 97 Flex

Online

The easiest way to use Book-a-Bus is via our app.

For the 97 Flex, download the Book-a-Bus Barnham app on the App Store or on Google Play:

Phone 01243 858854 (operating hours 6.30am to 7.30pm).

Book up to 48 hours in advance.

You can’t Book-a-Bus to travel along an existing public transport route, including during hours before or after the traditional bus services starts or finishes. The app or our call centre will advise you on an alternative service to take instead.

Fares and tickets

The cost will be clearly displayed on the app or stated when booking over the phone.

Beginning January 2025, Book-a-Bus fares will be fixed at £3.00 until the end of 2025. This is due to the government price cap. More information is available from National bus fare cap (GOV.UK).

Fare structure

Adult

  • Single - £3.00

Child (Age 5-18)

  • Single - £1.50

Under 5s

  • Free

Concessionary pass holder

Frequently asked questions (specific to 97 Flex)

  • The 97 Flex zone locations served can be seen on our interactive map.

    View interactive map (external link)

  • Bus pick-up locations for the 97 Flex zone are at designated bus stops or areas within the zone; the app will direct you.

  • This is a trial Demand Responsive Transport service set up to target areas with limited access to public transport.

  • In some cases, within the zone, certain booking restrictions have been applied where there is a public transport service already in place.

  • The bus service is constantly undergoing review to understand better ways to improve the service meaning some locations are subject to change.

  • During peak weekday times, the 97 Flex vehicle is a semi-flexible service following a timetable between Slindon, Walberton and Barnham railway station, allowing rural areas to connect to commuter train times.

    At weekday nonpeak times and all-day Saturday, the 97 Flex vehicle is fully flexible, meaning you can book travel from and to any location in the zone.

Bus it! is part of the wider Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) which is funded by the Department for Transport.