Stagecoach Student Bus Passes in Greater Manchester

For students aged 16 and over who are in higher or further education

Even though the Christmas break is over, Stagecoach can make starting the new term a whole lot easier with our great value student bus pass

At Stagecoach Manchester, we offer a great value student bus pass to kick start your new term with.   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 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.

Whatever’s on your timetable this term, buy a student bus pass from Stagecoach. From hitting those course deadlines to heading out later to a gig, getting a flat white or going flat out at the gym, with our range of student tickets, we can get you there. 
 

Travel as much as you like, as often as you like, whenever you like.

Students aged 16 and over can travel until the end of the academic year* for just £165 with our term 2 and 3 student bus pass

Stagecoach student bus passes are available to any student aged 16 or over in higher or further education. 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 purchase and to show the bus driver each time you travel. 

Buy your student bus pass

*  Term 2 and 3 bus pass  valid between 1 January 2020 and 30 June 2020 -  £165.  Percentage saving  based on equivalent travel for 6 months using megarider Xtra tickets £372.

Where can I travel in Manchester with my student pass?

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).

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Buy your bus pass online with the benefits of a smart card

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. Having a Smart Card means you can reuse this again and again. Remember to carry your student ID with you every time you travel. No student ID – your bus pass could be confiscated.

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.

Or buy a paper student bus pass through one of our sales agents. 

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.

FAQs

What happens if I lose my Manchester student bus pass?  

Student Smart card

If you buy your student bus pass online and 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.

If buy your student bus pass from an Agent and you lose your Student Smart card please complete the lost ticket form.

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.

Is there any free travel for students and staff in Manchester?

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 and 51.   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.

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