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Annual Student Travel

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Student Tickets for the 2025-26 academic year are on sale now!  
From only £1.62 per day!*, our Annual Student Tickets offer unlimited travel throughout the entire academic year. This includes evenings, weekends, and half terms - and extends into the summer - across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Peterborough. 
Did you know? You can now buy your student travel on the Stagecoach App
Our mobile app has all you need in one place - bus tracking on our live map, journey planning, live bus information, and mobile bus tickets. Download the App now! 
 

 Plan Track Buy with Stagecoach App

 

The tickets are valid for unlimited bus travel within your chosen zone between 24th August 2025 and 23rd August 2026.

 

Annual Student Pass Pricing for 2025/2026: 

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Town
Bedford
Town
Bedfordshire
Plus
Cambridge
Town
Cambridgeshire
Plus
Peterborough
Town
Annual price
£585
£720
£585
£720
£585
Price per day
£1.62
£1.99
£1.62
£1.99
£1.62
Zone maps
Please note, we do not offer student tickets for individual school terms. 
*Based on the price of a Cambridge Annual Student Tickets, valid 24/08/25-23/08/26 for travel within specified zone. 

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Travelling less frequently but still want to save? Youth Tickets could be perfect for you!

You don't have to splash out to hang out! 

If you're under 19 or a student, enjoy 30% off with Youth tickets. Pick the ticket that suits you: Single, Day, Tiger, 7 Day, 28 Day, Flexi 5, or Flexi 10!

FIND OUT MORE: UNDER 19

 
Are you under 25 and living in Cambridgeshire or Peterborough? You can apply for a local Tiger bus pass for £1 single tickets!

FIND OUT MORE: TIGER

 

Annual Passes FAQ

How do I use my Academic Annual Student pass?

Always have your ID on you!

  • You can buy a student ticket on our app without needing a student ID card or ID number.
  • Once purchased, you’ll need to add your student details including your name and student ID number (if you have one) before you can activate the ticket for use.
  • The student name on your ticket must match your student ID.
  • You’ll need to carry your student ID when travelling with your student ticket.

For Smart cards:

After purchasing your Student Bus ticket online, you’ll receive a Stagecoach Student Smart Card by post. 

Show your Student Smart card together with your student ID card to the driver. Valid student IDs include any UK card issued by a college or university, including TOTUM cards. The name on your student ID must match the name on your Smart card.

When boarding, place your Smart card on the reader to activate it. The first time you use it, hold the card on the reader a little longer to activate it. 

Where is my Annual Student pass valid?

Student Bus Passes cover different areas within the region. You can choose a pass for unlimited travel within the following zones:

What to do if I lose my pass:

Notify us immediately if your Student Smart card is lost or stolen. You can do this by: 

  • Using the 'My Account' section of the website. 
  • Contacting the Stagecoach Smart Helpdesk on 0345 810 1000. 

Terms and Conditions:

  • Students must show a valid photographic student ID with their Student Smart card/App ticket when boarding. The name on the pass must correspond to the name on the Student ID. 
  • Student Bus Passes are only valid for travel within the region selected when purchased
  • Student tickets are not transferable and may only be used by the named student on the Student Smart card/App ticket.