CrossBus serving Ebbsfleet & Thameside
Getting where you need to go just got easier. CrossBus is a hybrid bus service for the Thameside region that combines the frequency of a bus timetable with the flexibility of an on-demand vehicle service — so you can either hop on the regular bus or book one when it suits you.
Two ways to travel with CrossBus
CrossBus uses small vehicles that run as a regular timetabled bus at the busy times and as a flexible, on-demand service when things are quieter. That gives you two easy ways to get around:
1. Route GC1 — the timetabled bus A scheduled service running Monday to Friday in the am and pm between Greenhithe and Ebbsfleet, calling at Greenhithe, Swanscombe, Castle Hill, Ebbsfleet Green and Ebbsfleet International. Just turn up at the stop and pay the driver — no booking needed. (See the GC1 timetable for exact times.)
2. Crossbus / Go2 — book a bus on demand. Crossbus Go2 is a flexible, on-demand service for Ebbsfleet, Ebbsfleet Garden City and the surrounding area. You can travel anywhere within the coverage zone — simply book a bus and go. It runs seven days a week, 6am to 1am (6am to midnight on Sundays), which makes it perfect for trips when the regular buses aren't running at the times you need.
You tell the app when and where you want to travel, and we bring the bus to you. Journeys are shared, so your route may not be direct, but the app always shows a live estimated time of arrival. The service runs bus stop to bus stop, and the app directs you to your nearest stop.
Where CrossBus covers
The Crossbus / Go2 on-demand zone covers Ebbsfleet International, Ebbsfleet Green, Ebbsfleet Garden City, Castle Hill, Swanscombe, Greenhithe, Stone, Northfleet, Springhead and Eastgate — including Bluewater Shopping Centre, Darent Valley Hospital and Stone Crossing station.
Route GC1 runs along the Greenhithe ↔ Ebbsfleet International corridor (via Swanscombe, Castle Hill and Ebbsfleet Green).
When you can travel
| Service | Hours |
|---|---|
| Crossbus / Go2 (on-demand) | 6am – 1am, Monday to Saturday 6am – midnight, Sundays & Bank Holidays |
| Route GC1 (timetabled) | Monday to Friday — see the GC1 timetable |
Outside GC1's timetabled hours, and all day at weekends, your journey is covered by Crossbus / Go2 on-demand. Just book it in the app.
How to book
Route GC1: no booking needed — just turn up at the stop.
On-demand (Grossbus / Go2 Kent):
- Download the app. Search "CrossBus Go2" in the App Store or Google Play and book your bus - its that easy!. See below for how to use the App
How to pay
Two easy ways to pay:
- Pay on the bus - You can pay with Cash or Card / Contactless or link a card to your account and the fare is taken automatically at the end of each ride.
- App Account – link a card to your account and the fare is taken automatically at the end of each ride.
Fares — CrossBus GC1 — flat fares
| Ticket | Fare |
|---|---|
| Adult single | £2.20 |
| Child single (ages 5–19) | £1.00 |
| Day ticket — unlimited GC1 travel | £7.00 |
Pay on board by cash, card or contactless.
Fares — CrossBus Go2 - variable fares
CrossBus Go2 isn't a flat bus fare. Because each trip is booked just for you and shared only where journeys overlap, fares work more like a shared taxi:
- Distance-based – the further you travel, the higher the fare.
- Time of day matters – fares are higher during the busy morning and afternoon peaks and lower off-peak.
- Bring a friend for £1 – an additional "plus-one" passenger travelling with you pays a flat £1.20.
- Children – children aged 4 and under travel free with a paying adult; child fares apply for ages 5–18.
| When you travel | Time band | Adult fare | Concession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peak | Monday to Friday mornings & afternoons (0600-0930 & 1500-1900 | from £4.10 depending on distance. | Not Available |
| Off-peak | 0930-1500 and after 1900 and all day Sat and Sun | from £2.80 depending on distance | 50% off (registered passes) |
| Plus-one | any time | £1.20 flat | — |
The go2 pass — £40
Travel regularly? The Go2 pass costs £40 and covers:
- Up to 10 Go2 shared rides, valid for 7 days (whichever comes first), and
- Free travel on all timetabled Sevenoaks bus routes (and the 429 to Dartford) for that week.
Got a concessionary pass?
- On Route GC1 (and our other buses): English National Concessionary Travel Pass holders travel free off-peak — between 9:30am and 11pm on weekdays, and all day at weekends and on public holidays.
- On CrossBus: concessionary pass holders get 50% off off-peak fares. Please call 01732 469800 to register your pass before you travel.
How to use the app
- Download the Crossbus / Go2 app from the App Store or Google Play.
- Sign up (or log in if you already have an account).
- Add your personal and payment details. (Select Cash to pay with Cash or Card on the Bus or register your card)
- Got a concessionary pass? Call us on 01732 469800 to register it.
- Enter your pick-up address — you can save favourites.
- Enter your destination — again, you can save favourites.
- Choose the ride proposal that suits you best. You may be sharing with other passengers.
- Check your driver's name and registration plate, and track your bus arriving in real time.
- Walk the short distance to your stop if needed — in most cases the bus comes to you.
- On the bus! Show your concessionary pass to the driver, or pay by cash, card or contactless — then sit back and enjoy the ride.
Download the app
Get the CrossBus Go2 app free from the App Store or Google Play, create your account, and you're ready to ride.
CrossBus is operated by Go-Coach Hire Ltd (GoBus), Bus Depot, London Road, Swanley, Kent BR8 8BY · 01732 469800 — in partnership with Henley Camland.