Student Bus Travel Throughout Preston

Our Preston UniRider is the flexible student bus pass that gives you cheaper travel across Preston and Central Lancashire. 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 81p** a day our Preston UniRider ticket is available to students and employees who attend the University of Central Lancashire and Edge Hill University. It's also available to Manchester based students studying medicine at Royal Preston Hospital.

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

You can use your Preston UniRider ticket throughout the city. Depending on which travel zone you choose, you can also travel to Leyland, Blackburn, Blackpool, Southport, Ormskirk & Chorley.

Check out our zone map to see which UniRider you need - 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 Preston, Chorley, Leyland, Blackpool, Ormskirk, Bolton and beyond to Merseyside & Chester
Buses run frequently, 7 days a week
Peace of mind - no more fretting about daily transport costs

Buy now - via the app

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

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Ticket Type	Valid from - to	Citi	Central Lancs	North West Gold
Annual	08 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026	£289	£425	£685
Semester 1 (autumn)	08 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2025	£129	£195	£295
Semester 2 (spring)	01 Jan 2026 - 28 Mar 2026	£119	£185	£285
Semester 3 (summer)	29 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2026	£109	£175	£275

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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