If you are aged 16-19 (under 19), live in Wiltshire and Trowbridge is your nearest Wiltshire College & University Centre campus, you may be eligible for a Wiltshire Council bus pass. If your household income is less than £20,819, the price for the 2023-24 bus pass is £300.
If do not qualify for the lower rate bus pass, the full price of £900 is unlikely to be the most cost-effective option for your travel. Many of the bus companies offer discounted tickets for students or regular journeys. Please check prices with the transport provider.
More information and applications: Applying for transport - Wiltshire Council
Buses from Bath via Bradford-on-Avon
Students travelling to Trowbridge campus can purchase a First Bus mticket pass for travel. Students will need to download the First bus app.
Buses from Frome and surrounding villages
X34 Faresaver
Also picks up from: Oldford, Beckington, Rode
Students over the age of 17 can travel at child fares when carrying valid student ID e.g. Student ID card issued by place of education. Student ID must display a valid expiry date to enable travel at child fares.
Monthly pass available, £67 on the bus and £60 via mobile ticketing on smartphone. Can be used on any Faresaver bus any time.
X47 Frome Bus
Also picks up from: Berkley Down, Chapmanslade, Dilton Marsh, Westbury, Westbury Leigh, West Wilts Trading Estate, Hawkeridge, North Bradley
Buses from Melksham via Semington and Hilperton
X34 Faresaver
Also picks up from: Semington, Hilperton Marsh
Students over the age of 17 can travel at child fares when carrying valid student ID e.g. Student ID card issued by place of education. Student ID must display a valid expiry date to enable travel at child fares.
Monthly pass available, £67 on the bus and £60 via mobile ticketing on smartphone. Can be used on any Faresaver bus any time.
Buses from Chippenham
X34 Faresaver
Students over the age of 17 can travel at child fares when carrying valid student ID e.g. Student ID card issued by place of education. Student ID must display a valid expiry date to enable travel at child fares.
Monthly pass available, £67 on the bus and £60 via mobile ticketing on smartphone. Can be used on any Faresaver bus any time.
Buses from Devizes and surrounding villages
Stagecoach Route 49
If you are student, you can travel for less with Stagecoach's student bus passes and tickets.
GTI Bus Schedule & Tickets | Stagecoach (stagecoachbus.com)
Should you require further information on the GTi scheme (Greener Travel Initiative), please contact 01452 418630.
You can use it at any time to travel within your chosen ticket zone. Check website for bus timetables.
76/77 or 87/87A Faresaver
Also picks up from: Pottern, Worton, Bulkington, Keevil, Steeple Ashton
See website for timetables and student prices.
Buses from Warminster
D1 service First Bus
Students travelling to Trowbridge campus can purchase a First Bus mticket pass for travel. Students will need to download the First bus app.
Buses from Westbury
D1 service First Bus
Students travelling to Trowbridge campus can purchase a First Bus mticket pass for travel. Students will need to download the First bus app.
First Bus | Bus Tickets, Timetables & Journey Planning
X47 Frome Bus
Picks up from: Berkley Down, Chapmanslade, Dilton Marsh, Westbury, Westbury Leigh, West Wilts Trading Estate, Hawkeridge, North Bradley
Trowbridge Station is 1.2 miles from our Trowbridge campus.
Students travelling by train to Trowbridge on Great Western Railway (GWR)
may be eligible for a subsidised train pass. Please contact 03457660228 and ask about a Scholar Season Ticket.
Students travelling on the train network and aged 16 or 17 can purchase a 16 – 17 Saver card for a 50% reduction in their train fares https://www.16-17saver.co.uk/
Students aged 18 and over can purchase a young person’s railcard which entitles them to a 30% reduction in ticket prices: click https://www.16-25railcard.co.uk/
Please be sure to read all terms and restrictions to make sure a railcard is appropriate for your needs.
Parking is free on all of our campuses. You must register your car and get a Parking Permit.
The College bursaries can offer financial support to help with the cost of travelling to college. If you live more than 3 miles (walking distance) from College and your household income is less than £35,000, you should apply.
