UWE
You probably already know that Bristol is a great city to be a student in, so why not make the most of it by jumping on our buses and exploring? We've got great services to UWE, plus a network of buses that go pretty much everywhere you'll need to go.
The metrobus m1, m3 and m4 services are a great way to get to UWE with buses up to every 10 minutes (Monday - Friday daytime). With 8 services to Frenchay Campus, services to Bower Ashton, and Glenside and over 50 services going near to the Arnolfini campus, travelling by bus to uni has never been so easy.
Your UWE services
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Service |
Route | Route map & timetable |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Bath - Newbridge - Bitton - Cadbury Heath - Kingswood - Downend - Frenchay Campus - Bristol Parkway Station | Service 19 route map & timetable |
| 46 | City Centre - Old Market - Easton - Eastville - Fishponds - Glenside Campus - Frenchay Campus | Service 46 route map & timetable |
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70 (24/7 service between City Centre & UWE Frenchay) |
Bristol Temple Meads Station - City Centre - Ashely Down - Horfield - Filton Avenue - Frenchay Campus | Service 70 route map & timetable |
| 72 | Bristol Temple Meads Station - City Centre - University of Bristol - Cotham - Redland - Gloucester Road - Horfield - Lockleaze - Frenchay Campus | Service 72 route map & timetable |
| 73 | Hengrove - Bristol Temple Meads Station - City Centre - Gloucester Road - Horfield - Lockleaze - Frenchay Campus | Service 73 route map & timetable |
| m1 metrobus (U3 overnight between UWE Frenchay & City Centre) | Cribbs Causeway - Aztec West - Bradley Stoke - Frenchay Campus - Stoke Park - Begbrook - City Centre - Bedminster - Inns Court - Hengrove Park | Service m1 route map & timetable |
| m3 metrobus | City Centre - Begbrook - Stoke Park - Frenchay Campus - Hambrook - Willy Wicket - Emerald Park - Science Park - Lyde Green P&R - Emersons Green | Service m3 route map & timetable |
| m4 metrobus | City Centre - Begbrook - Stoke Park - Frenchay Campus - Bristol Parkway Station - Cribbs Causeway | Service m4 route map & timetable |
| U3 Night Bus | City Centre - Frenchay Campus | Service U3 route map & timetable |
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Service |
Route | Route map & timetable |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | City Centre - Old Market - Easton - Eastville - Fishponds - Glenside Campus - Stoke Park - Frenchay Campus | Service 46 route map & timetable |
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Service |
Route | Route map & timetable |
|---|---|---|
| X1 | ASDA & Bournville - Weston-super-Mare - Worle - Congresbury - Backwell - Bower Ashton - City Centre - Bristol Bus Station | Service X1 route map & timetable |
| X4 |
Portishead - Pill - Abbots Leigh - Bower Ashton - City Centre - Bristol Bus Station |
Service X4 route map & timetable |
| X6/X7 | Clevedon - Tickenham - Failand (X6) - Nailsea (X7) - Wraxall (X7) - Long Ashton (X7) - Bower Ashton - City Centre - Bristol Bus Station | Service X6/X7 route map & timetable |
| X8 | Nailsea - Backwell - Long Ashton - Bower Ashton - City Centre - Bristol Bus Station | Service X8 route map & timetable |
| X9 | Nailsea - Wraxall - Long Ashton - Bower Ashton - City Centre - Bristol Bus Station | Service X9 route map & timetable |
Student tickets
We've got a fantastic range of student tickets, and all students get up to 10% discount on tickets purchased on the First Bus App. Remember to carry your UWE student ID, verified Student Beans ID, TOTUM ID or UNiDAYS ID with you when travelling on our buses.
In the Bristol Zone we operate a single flat fare, meaning no matter how far you travel, you pay the same price. Our Bristol Zone tickets allow unlimited travel on over 50 First Bus and metrobus services in Bristol (excludes special event services and Bristol Airport Flyer A1).
The m1, m3 and m4 metrobus services are buy before you board and Tap On, Tap Off only, so you will need a ticket or contactless card or device before you board the bus. First Bus mTickets are valid on all metrobus services. Single and day tickets can be bought from the metrobus iPoint which are located next to the metrobus stops.
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Bristol Fare Zone (click here for map) |
Student Ticket Prices from 28 July 2024 |
|---|---|
| Single | £1.80 |
| Day (valid from 4.30am to 4.29am the following day) | £5.40 |
| Week | £21.15 |
| Month (valid for a whole calendar month) | £75.42 |
| Uni Year (14 Sept 2024 - 25 May 2025) | £460 |
| Teaching Block 1 (14 Sept 2024 - 26 Jan 2025) | £275 |
| Teaching Block 2 (25 Jan 2025 - 23 May 2025) | £240 |
| Teaching Block 3 (24 May 2024 - 31 Aug 2025) | £205 |
*excludes special event services and Bristol Airport Flyer A1.
Our West of England Zone tickets allow unlimited travel on all First Bus and metrobus services* in Bristol, Bath and the surrounding areas including Clevedon, Chipping Sodbury, Weston-super-Mare, Frome and many more (excludes special event services and Bristol Airport Flyer A1 & A3).
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West of England Fare Zone (click here for map) |
Student Ticket Prices on the First Bus App from 28 July 2024 |
|---|---|
| Single | £2.00 |
| Day (valid from 4.30am to 4.29am the following day) | £6.30 |
| Week | £27.00 |
| Month (valid for a whole calendar month) | £85.50 |
| Uni Year (14 Sept 2024 - 25 May 2025) | £515 |
| Calendar Year | £945 |
*excludes special event services and Bristol Airport Flyer A1 and A3.
Tap On, Tap Off
If you're not sure what ticket to get, you can Tap On, Tap Off. Just tap your contactless card when you board the bus, and tap the same card/ device when you leave, and we'll work out the fare for you! Please note that when using Tap On, Tap Off, you'll be charged adult fares. For your 10% student discount, please purchase your tickets via the First Bus App.
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Each day, we'll add up the value of your trips... (Prices from 28 July 2024) |
Bristol | West of England |
|---|---|---|
| 1 trip | £2.00 | Fares vary by distance, we will charge you the adult single fare as shown on pages 22-23 of the fares guide, subject to the £7 Day cap. |
| 2 trips | £3.80 | |
| 3 trips | £5.80 | |
| 4 or more trips | £6.00 Day ticket | Fares vary by distance, we will charge you the adult single fare as shown on pages 22-23 of the fares guide, subject to the £7 Day cap. |
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...and we'll cap your costs over the week (capping week runs from your first tap)... |
Bristol | West of England |
|---|---|---|
| 1st day's travel | £6.00 | £7.00 |
| 2nd day's travel | £12.00 | £14.00 |
| 3rd day's travel | £16.50 | £19.90 |
| 4th day's travel | £20.00 | £24.40 |
| 5th day's travel | £21.50 | £28.00 |
| 6th day's travel | £22.50 | £29.00 |
| 7th day's travel | £23.50 | £30.00 |
Where to buy
Student discounts are only available on the First Bus App:
- Search for ‘First Bus’ in your app store and download the First Bus app
- Select ‘Bristol, Bath & the West’ area
- Press mTickets from the bottom menu, then Bristol, Bath and the West and then Bristol
- Click on Buy at the top and then select 2-Trip, Day, Week, Month or Month+. Choose the Student ticket you need.
- You will be asked to set up an account, please complete the requested details.
- click Continue and you will be asked to confirm you are a student.
- Select a payment method to purchase your ticket
- You can either use it straight away or move to the wallet to use later
- When you want to travel, activate your ticket and then scan the QR code on the bus.
Our Travel Hub in Bristol Bus Station: All tickets available
iPoint: Singles, Day or top up a travelwest card for Week or Month
Don't have a smartphone?
If you wish to purchase Teaching Block tickets please visit our Travel Hub at Bristol Bus Station.
Contact us
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