Student Bus Travel

We’re bringing discounted, easy bus travel to students across York so you can discover your new city, or keep doing the things you love, for less!

Our fantastic range of money-saving bus tickets will help you cut the cost of getting to lectures, going out with mates or shopping on the weekends, so you can spend more on the things you want to do.

To make it even easier, you can download the First Bus App to plan your journey, buy your discounted student ticket, and even track your upcoming bus live on a map so you're never waiting at the stop for long.

With our reliable bus services across York, you can travel between your accommodation, the campus, the city, the clubs and more - there's never been a better time to hop on board, with big savings that get you far!

Let's go! Download the First Bus App to:

  • Plan your bus journey from A to B, whether that's your next lecture, next shopping spree, or next night out.
  • Buy your discounted student bus ticket - £1.50 Student Single
  • Track your bus live on a map within the app, so you know when to head to your closest stop.

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Student tickets:

Following the announcement of the UK Gov £3 cap, we're making some changes to our fares from 1st Jan. You can find more details here.

University of York - Single Trip 

A single trip valid on University services U1, UN1, U2, U3 & U4 only.

Available to buy from the driver or on the First Bus App.

 £1.50

Student Day

Valid for one day.
Unlimited travel across York on our buses.
Available to buy from the driver or on the First Bus App.

 £4.30

Student Week

Valid for one week.
Unlimited travel across York on our buses.
Available to buy from the driver or on the First Bus App.

 £17

Student Month 

Valid for one calendar month until midnight on the expiry date shown on your ticket.
Unlimited travel across York on our buses.
Your student email address must be confirmed within 30 days of purchasing this ticket.

 £65

Packs of 10 and 20 Singles (for University of York services only), as well as term, semester and annual tickets are also available to purchase, for more information and to view all student ticket options, visit our prices page here.

Tips for catching the bus:

  • When your bus is approaching, remember to always stick your arm out to signal to the driver that you would like to catch this bus. Otherwise your the driver may not know he needs to stop.
  • If you've bought a ticket on the First Bus App, make sure your ticket is activated in your wallet and ready to scan before you board. Some tickets may have a time limit after activating, during which the ticket must be scanned on the bus (you will receive a warning about any time limit before confirming activation).
  • When on board the bus, make sure to press the bell in plenty of time before your stop. If no bell is pressed, the driver will continue going and you may miss your stop.
  • When on board the bus, standing is only permitted on the lower deck, please do not stand on the stairs or the upper deck.
  • If there's anything you're unsure on - ask your driver! They are there to help and can advise you on tickets, services and more.