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Student Bus Travel in Liverpool, Wirral and Chester

Our Merseyside Plus UniRider is the flexible student bus pass that gives you cheaper travel anywhere throughout Merseyside and Chester. Pay once and you're all set - use as many times as you like!

Go out more and stress less - get your UniRider today.

Make the most of your time at uni, explore your local area, and live your best student life. We’ve got you!

From just £1.10** a day our Merseyside Plus UniRider ticket is available to students and employees who attend the University of Liverpool, Liverpool Hope University, Liverpool John Moores University and University of Chester. 

**Based on price of an Annual UniRider plus pass (over 362 days)

 

You can use your Merseyside Plus UniRider ticket at anytime on our buses throughout our extensive network covering Liverpool, Wirral, Chester, Sefton, Knowsley, St Helens, Southport, Cheshire Oaks and Runcorn.

See where you can travel with our Merseyside Plus UniRider - Map

 

Calling all parents / guardians!

Rest assured we provide affordable and safe travel for your loved ones:

  • One ticket, unlimited bus travel
  • Use your ticket any time on any Stagecoach bus throughout Liverpool, Wirral and Chester
  • Buses run frequently, 7 days a week
  • Peace of mind - no more fretting about daily transport costs

 

Buy now - via the app

 
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Check out our available tickets to find the best option for you...

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Ticket Type Valid from - to Price
Annual, inc. summer 1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 £399
Term 1 (autumn) 1 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 £165
Term 2 (spring) 1 Jan 2026 - 28 Mar 2026 £149
Term 3 (summer) 29 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 £119
Term 1 & 2 (autumn+spring) 1 Sep 2025 - 28 Mar 2026 £299
Term 2 & 3 (spring+summer) 1 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 £255
Summer holidays 1 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 £79

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.

 

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