Stagecoach Student Bus Passes in Greater Manchester

Where can I use my student bus pass?

If you can get there by bus with Stagecoach and Magic bus you can go there with your student bus pass.

Don’t worry about change for the bus when money is getting tight – pay at the start of the year or the term and never have to think about scraping together travel money again.

No more walking home from campus in the rain, no more expensive late-night taxis. All you need is your bus pass and your student ID to travel.

Buy your bus pass online now!

Living in Manchester? 

If you are living in the popular student areas of Rusholme, Fallowfield, Didsbury or Withington Stagecoach and Magic bus services run past the University of Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan University and Royal Northern College of Music to the city centre 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. In this area we run buses more frequently and later than any other bus company. 

Service 147     runs between West Didsbury, Fallowfield, University of Manchester campus areas at Oxford Road and Sackville Street and Piccadilly Rail Station. Buses run up to every ten minutes Monday to Friday. 

Check your bus journey online

If you are unsure which Stagecoach or Magic bus you can plan your journey here or download the Stagecoach Bus App where you can also see live bus times and where you nearest bus stop is. Alternatively you can check if you can check if you area is covered on our area map (PDF).

Travel for students 16 and over 

Stagecoach student bus passes are available to any student aged 16 or over. There’s no upper age limit. 

All you will need is student photo ID such as an NUS card or your College or University ID Card to show to the bus driver each time you travel.

How much does a student bus pass cost?

 Save over 50%* with a student bus pass 

  *Annual bus pass valid between 1 September 2019 and 30 June 2020 - £255. Equivalent travel for 10 months using megarider Xtra tickets £600. Saving 57..5%.  Early bird offer available online only from 26 July until 31 August 2019. Price from 1 September 2019: £265
**87p based on Annual bus pass purchased at full price £265 used for 303 days.

How can I buy my student bus pass?

Get your bus pass online

Buying  your bus pass online is quick and easy and we will deliver your bus pass to you  in up to three working days.  You will receive a Student Smart Card to use on the bus each time you travel. Remember to carry your student ID with you every time you travel.

Receiving a Student Smart Card also  gives you the peace of mind that if your bus pass is lost or stolen we will replace it for free!

Already got a student smart card?
Reload your card by choosing your student smart card under "Select a smart card" at checkout.

Paper Student bus passes

If you prefer you can buy a paper student bus pass from one of our sales agents. 

Summer holiday tickets will be on sale at Agents from Monday 17 June. Buy your ticket from:

• University of Manchester Students' Union

• Manchester Metropolitan University Students' Union
• Salford University Students' Union
• Transport for Greater Manchester Travelshops in:
  Altrincham, Ashton, Bolton, Hyde, Leigh, Middleton, Piccadilly Gardens, Shudehill, Stockport, Wigan & Wythenshawe.

Free campus travel for students and staff

University of Manchester

If you are a student or member of staff from University of Manchester you may travel free between the North and South campus on Magic Bus 147. Just show your University ID to the driver.

You can check the area of free travel on the Magic Bus 147 map.
If you are travelling outside the campus area you will need to pay for your journey or hold a valid ticket.

University of Salford

If you are a student or member of staff from University of Salford you may travel free between the Adelphi Street and MediaCityUK on service 50.
Just show your University ID to the driver.

You can check the area of free travel on the service 50 zone map.
If you are travelling outside the campus area you will need to pay for your journey or hold a valid ticket.

What happens if I lose my student bus pass? 

Student Smart card

If you lose your Student Smart card please notify us either by logging into the My account section of this website or by contacting the StagecoachSmart Helpdesk on 0345 810 1000. 

Lines are open 07:00 to 22:00, 7 days a week, excluding Christmas Day
*Calls are charged at geographic rates (the same as 01/02 numbers) and are included in call packages from both landlines and mobiles.

A replacement Student Smart card will be posted to you free of charge.

Paper Student bus passes

If you lose your paper Student bus pass please complete and submit the   lost ticket form. 

Paper Student bus pass replacements will cost £50 up until 31 October 2019. Replacements from 1 November 2019 will cost £30.
Only one replacement will available  in an academic year.

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