Student Bus Travel in Lancashire

Affordable bus travel for students across Preston 

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

From only 92p per day!*

• Annual Student Tickets offer unlimited travel throughout the entire academic year - this includes evenings, weekends, and half terms - and extends into the summer
• Available on the Stagecoach Bus App
• Valid for unlimited bus travel within your chosen zone between 8th September 2026 and 31st August 2027

*Based on price of a Preston Citi Annual UniRider 26-27 (over 358 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.

Download the Stagecoach Bus App and get your student travel sorted:

Need help getting from A to B? we've got you

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.

Find answers to your student travel questions

Student travel made simple

🎟 Save money. Travel more

Student tickets offer discounts or free travel in many areas, helping you go further so you can spend more on the things that matter.

🚌 Go wherever student life takes you

Enjoy unlimited travel across your chosen travel zone with the student ticket that's right for you. Check your local area page for routes, zones and ticket options available near you.

📅 Choose a ticket that fits around you

Travel as much as you like within your chosen travel zone with a student ticket that's right for you. Visit your local page for routes, zones and ticket options near you.

Quick links to Student bus tickets

• Find your student ticket in less than 60 seconds
• Scotland - get free travel if you are aged under 22
• Wales - find out more about 'mytravelpass'
• Student bus travel frequently asked questions
• Plan your journey to find the best route

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