Student Bus Travel in Liverpool, Wirral and Chester

Affordable bus travel for students across Liverpool, Wirral and Cheshire

Student tickets for the 2026-27 academic year are on sale now!

From only £1.15 per day!*

• You can get your Student Ticket to cover term periods or for the full year saving you even more money! Your ticket offers unlimited travel including evenings, weekends, and half terms!
• Available on the Stagecoach Bus App
• Valid for unlimited bus travel within our Merseyside Plus Zone** from 1st September 2026. 
• Term ticket options are also available

2026-27 Student bus pass options across Liverpool, Wirral and Cheshire

Compare your options and choose the ticket that's right for you in the tables below...

**You can use your Merseyside Plus UniRider ticket at anytime on our buses throughout our extensive network covering Liverpool, Wirral, Chester, Sefton, Knowsley, Southport, Cheshire Oaks and Runcorn. Check out our map area here - Map

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

Travel made easy with the Stagecoach Bus App

Buy a Student ticket in the Stagecoach Bus App and use it straight away, or buy now and transfer it later. Great if you're buying a ticket for someone else.

Join over 2 million people using the Stagecoach Bus App to buy, store and use their tickets all in one place. No paper tickets. No hunting through your bag. Just tap, travel and go.

You can see exactly where your bus is in real time, so if you're walking to the stop or already waiting there, you'll know when it's on its way. Plan journeys with Google powered journey planning and check live departure times, so you're always one step ahead. Plus, your ticket is stored safely in the app, ready whenever you need it.

From your first lecture to your last bus home, the Stagecoach Bus App helps keep your day moving.

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Search for campuses, cafés, shops and landmarks, or simply tap the map to choose exactly where you're heading. We'll show you the best journey options, including services from all bus operators not just Stagecoach, so you can find the route that works for you.

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Student bus travel questions? we’ve got you

Get answers to common questions about student bus travel, including buying student tickets, accessing discounts, using the Stagecoach App and planning your journey.

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