Student Travel
Student travel
Save money on journeys to university or college with an Arriva Student bus pass. Designed for students in full-time post-16 education, our Student tickets offer a flexible, affordable way to travel between campus, accommodation and city centres.
Whether you’re looking for a day ticket, a monthly pass or something to cover you for the academic year, our range of tickets for students help make commuting simpler and more affordable. Student travel is available on our UK bus routes, so you can enjoy convenient connections wherever you’re studying.
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Student ticket types
Single
A Student Single ticket is ideal for occasional journeys between campus, accommodation and city centres. If you only travel by bus from time to time, this is a simple and affordable way to get where you need to go.
Day
A Student Day ticket gives you the freedom to travel throughout the day without purchasing multiple tickets. It’s a convenient option if you need to make several trips in one day for studies, work or social plans.
Weekly
A Weekly Student bus pass is ideal for regular travel during term time. Enjoy unlimited travel within your zone for seven days and save money on your commute.
4 Weekly
A 4 Weekly Student ticket offers four weeks of unlimited travel for students who travel regularly within their chosen zone and want a longer-lasting ticket.
Termly (Spring/Summer/Autumn)
Term tickets provide flexible travel for students who only need a bus pass for part of the academic year. Available in selected locations, these tickets can cover individual spring, summer or autumn terms.
Academic Year
An Academic Year Student ticket is designed for students who travel regularly by bus for the full academic year. It offers unlimited travel within your chosen zone and can be one of the most cost-effective ticket options for regular student travellers.
Annual
An Annual Student ticket is ideal for students who travel year-round in the same zone, including during holiday periods, placements and part-time work.
How to buy a Student Bus Pass
Buying a Student Bus Pass is quick and easy. You can purchase and manage your ticket online through your Arriva account.
Plus, you can make payment simple by spreading the cost over monthly instalments by Direct Debit.
Benefits of a Student Bus Pass
Travelling with a Student Bus Pass from Arriva can help reduce your travel costs throughout the academic year, with benefits including:
- Flexible ticket durations to suit different studying and living schedules
- Digital and Smartcard tickets for easy travel
- Option to spread the cost of your bus pass with a monthly Direct Debit payment
Use our University and College Finder to discover the right Student ticket for your area and start travelling with Arriva today.