Student Travel

If you're a student, there isn't a better way to get around than with First!

We offer frequent services, quality buses and discounted fares for students to help you make the most of your studies and your time as a student.

Switch to the First Bus App today and make your travel cheaper, quicker and easier

Travel with First Bus

We've introduced a number of tools to make your journey with First Bus even simpler!

First Bus App - In addition to planning your journey and buying your tickets on your phone, you can now check live seat availability on your bus before it arrives at your stop! Our app is free to download.
Space Checker - Busy week ahead? Our Space Checker tool allows you to plan ahead and check the time of day that your service is likely to be at it's busiest and choose a quieter time to travel. Try Space Checker here.
Flexible tickets - We understand that your travel habits may have changed due to COVID-19 and you may not travel to campus as frequently. We have a number of flexible ticket options to suit you and your routine - including ticket bundle options on our app. In ranges of 5, 10 or 15 days they can be activated when you need them! The remaining tickets will be stored on your phone until next time. Click here to find out more.

A number of our services run close to your University or College, click here to view our network map (note that temporary road closures are not showing on the maps), or for timetable details - click here

Flexible Student Tickets
First 15 Day Bundle The 15 Day Bundle is valid for use over a 6 week period. Valid on the day activated. Unlimited travel in chosen zone on First bus services for a day.	From £55
First 10 Day Bundle The 15 Day Bundle is valid for use over a 4 week period. Valid on the day activated. Unlimited travel in chosen zone on First bus services for a day.	From £38
First 5 Day Bundle The 5 Day Bundle is valid for use over a 2 week period. Valid on the day activated. Unlimited travel in chosen zone on First bus services for a day.	From £19

Student Tickets
First Day Unlimited travel on all First buses in chosen zone for a day. Valid on the day activated.	From £2.60
First Week Unlimited travel on all First buses in chosen zone for a week. Valid on the day activated.	From £17.00
First Month Unlimited travel on all First buses in chosen zone for a month. Valid on the day activated.	From £47.00
Click here to see University of Stirling Student Tickets

The Important Stuff

Don’t forget who you are: You’ll need your matriculation card to use your First students tickets and you cannot travel without it - No excuses! So for great value bus travel think TICKET and MATRICULATION CARD and off you go!

Travelling with First Bus is easy!

Our simple to use First Bus App means you can purchase your ticket before you travel and no need to carry a paper ticket - you just need your smart phone!
Track the bus with the First Bus App so you arrive when it does - have an extra 10 minutes in bed instead of waiting at the bus stop!
Stay connected and use the free wi-fi to update your status on Facebook, check emails and tweet whilst you travel
Most of our buses come equipped with CCTV and low kerbside entry for those with limited mobility.