Where to buy
First Bus App 
Buying mTickets on the First Bus App >> is the most convenient way to buy tickets 24 hours a day 7 days a week and they are often cheaper, so why not buy before you travel?
With a wide range available, including weekly and monthly tickets, there’s no need to have the right change as you can make your purchase in advance. Simply scan your mobile ticket when you hop on board, and you’re ready to go.
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Download the App
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Online 
Some tickets can be sent to your mobile, your email address or by post. We also offer direct debit subscriptions for some longer-term tickets.
Sending tickets to your mobile using the First Bus App is the quickest option, and could even save you money.
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On the Bus
Contactless payments >>, Apple pay, Google pay and cash are accepted on our buses.
Travel Shop
Most of the larger towns we serve have Travel Shops in the town centre where you can purchase tickets and ask any questions you have about our services.
Travel Shops
Colchester & Chelmsford Travel Centres are currently closed.
Ticket prices
Essex Bus Ticket Prices Here at First Essex, we have every kind of ticket to suit your journey.
School, College & University Ticket Pages
The Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex (CSSE) The Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex adminster school transport on behalf of First Essex Buses for the following schools: King Edward VI - Grammar School Chelmsford County High School for Girls Colchester County High School for Girls...
Ticket Gifting
Ticket gifting is now live in our app.