What is a unirider student bus pass?
Unirider is the flexible student bus pass that gives you cheaper travel anywhere within your zone - pay once and use it as many times as you like throughout the term.
Why you'll love your student pass
- buy your ticket for 12 weeks at a time
- travel anytime on our buses in your chosen travel zone
- buy it in advance and never worry about having cash on you
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Who can buy a student pass?
Any student or staff member that attends the following Colleges/Universities with appropriate ID
Where can I use my student pass?
We offer an 3 unirider tickets to suit your travel zone:
Newport,
Cardiff or
South Wales. Check out the maps at the bottom of this page to find out where you can travel
The South Wales unirider is valid on all Stagecoach buses in South Wales*, not just the bus you need to get to Uni/College. That means you can use it for days out too. Whether it's going to class, the shops, cinema or food and drinks. If you can get there by Stagecoach bus in your zone, you can get there with unirider!
Here’s some travel ideas.....
• Service T4/T14 takes you right to the heart of the Brecon Beacons. Hop on the bus from Cardiff, Pontypridd or Merthyr to Pen-Y-Fan, the highest peak in South Wales. On a clear day you can see for miles down to the Bristol Channel & as far north as Snowdonia!
• For a day at the beach & a fun fare, why not try Porthcawl?! Service 172 goes from Aberdare, Tonypandy & Bridgend. You can also stop at McArthur Glen Designer Outlet in Bridgend for a little retail therapy or to catch the latest films.
• Love history? We have some iconic Castles in Wales including Cardiff, Caerphilly & Castell Coch. Castell Coch is a 19th-century Gothic revival castle built above the village of Tongwynlais. You can get there on Service 132 gold jumping off at Bute Street (from Cardiff) or Wyndham Street (from Maerdy/Pontpridd) in Tongwynlais village and walking up the hill. The gold buses have free WIFI, USB chargers and comfortable leather seats.
• Travel to Abergavenny or the historic city of Hereford. Abergavenny is a vibrant town with a weekly market on a Tuesday. Hereford has a historic cathedral with a new eating quarter in the old market, there's plenty of shops too! Get there on Service X3
• Fancy a day or night out in Cardiff? there are loads of trendy bars, clubs & coffee shops around the capital! These include the Vulcan Lounge, Breakout Cardiff, Gassy Jacks and Gwdihw Cafe Bar. We have frequent services into town until late! Plan your journey now
How much does a student pass cost?
* must show a valid mytravelpass
**Price based on the term ticket divided by 82 days of travel
What is 'mytravelpass?
mytravelpass is a scheme funded by the Welsh Government to provide discounted bus fares to young people. It provides people in Wales aged 16 to 21 with approx 1/3 off their bus fare. It's easy to apply online, by post or phone & you can use your pass at any time
How can I buy my student pass?
- If you're 16-21 with a 'mytravelpass' card, you'll be entitled to 33% discount off your student bus ticket. You can buy your ticket online (just select 'longer than a month tickets') and we'll send you a paper ticket in the post (please keep this safe). Simply show your valid 'mytravelpass' card, your college/uni ID which must include a photo and your paper ticket to the driver when you board the bus
- If you're 22 or over, you'll pay the adult student price. You can buy your ticket online and we'll send you your ticket loaded onto a StagecoachSmart student card. Renew your term ticket easily online and get peace of mind that your ticket is protected if your card is lost or stolen. Simply tap your card onto the reader when you board the bus, and remember you'll be required to show your college/uni ID when you board the bus which must include a photo.
What happens if I lose my student bus pass?
We realise that there is a small chance of you losing your ticket, please look after it as it’s a valuable item.
Student Smart card
If you 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.
A replacement Student Smart will be posted to you free of charge.
Can I cancel my student bus pass?
If you want to cancel your unirider, we will calculate the refund by deducting the cost of the value of the ticket portion used based on the best value alternative ticket you would have been able to purchase at the date the ticket was purchased for the period it was used. There is a £10 administration fee for refunds
Cardiff unirider zone
Newport unirider zone
South Wales unirider zone
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