Student Bus Travel

Calling all students! Are you ready for university? We're ready when you are...

We understand that this year, studying at university may be that little bit different! Your lectures may be carried out online and you might not be going out quite as much… But don’t worry, whenever you do need to travel, we’ve got you covered. Our wide range of discounted student tickets are all listed below so you can find the right ticket for you.

We’re ready when you are.

Potteries Student Ticket Prices *

Student 10 Trip

Any 10 single journeys on the Potteries network in North Staffordshire and South Cheshire.

Available to purchase via the First Bus App only.

£18

Student Month

Unlimited travel on the Potteries network in North Staffordshire and South Cheshire for a month.

Available to purchase via the First Bus App, our website, from travel shops, Keele SU reception and from Castle House, Newcastle.

£52.60 (First Bus App)

£58.40 (Travel Shop)

Student Year - Route 25 only

Unlimited travel for one year on Route 25 only.

Available to purchase via the First Bus App only.

£350

Student Year - Full Network

Unlimited travel on the Potteries network in North Staffordshire and South Cheshire for a whole year - that's less than £1 a day!

Available to purchase via the First Bus App, our website, from travel shops, Keele SU reception and from Newcastle Guildhall.

£390 (First Bus App)

£450 (Travel Shop)

* Please note that these tickets are not valid on Stoke City FC services, service X32 to/from Alton Towers and other special services as advertised.

If you're purchasing a Month or Year paper pass for the first time in person you'll need to provide a passport sized photograph.

College Students

A range of First tickets are sold at each college in North Staffordshire at a specially discounted rate. Ask at your college for details of prices and from where they can be obtained.

If you have student ID you can also purchase any of our student tickets listed above.

Prices updated from 5 December 2021