School, College & University travel

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Arrange travel to and from school/college/university

This page details the following information:

  • Transport for Education
  • Essex County Council (ECC) contracted routes
  • Student Travel Club (STC)
  • The Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex (CSSE)
  • Local Authorities: Essex County Council, Southend-on-Sea city Council and Thurrock Council.

Transport for Education

We operate a number of routes that are convenient to provide transport to and from school. We therefore have a range of tailored tickets that suit the academic calendar.

Select the school/college/university to find out more:

Schools

Colleges

Universities

Essex County Council (ECC) contracted routes

Discounted term/annual tickets are available to buy for the following Essex County Council (ECC) contracted routes:

Student Travel Club (STC)

The Student Travel Club offers discounted web-to-mobile tickets for students attending registered educational establishments. To find out if your school/college/university is a registered travel partner, please visit the STC information page to find out more:

The Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex (CSSE)

The CSSE office administers term-time tickets for students attending the following schools:

  • Chelmsford County High School - for Girls (travel member)
  • Colchester County High School - for Girls
  • Colchester Royal - Grammar School
  • King Edward VI - Grammar School
  • Shoeburyness - High School
  • Southend High School - for Girls
  • Southend High School - for Boys
  • St. Bernards High School - for Girls
  • St. Thomas More - High School
  • Westcliff High School - for Girls
  • Westcliff High School - for Boys

Visit the CSSE website to find out more:

Local Authorities

Are you eligible for financial assistance for Home to School travel?

Visit your local authority's website to find out more: