Getting to school by bus

If you travel to school by bus, you will either use the 'My bus' yellow school buses, or you'll get on a public bus.

Either way, the type of pass or permit you require will depend on which school you go to.

You can find out passes information for your school in our schools A-Z pages.
Find your school in our A-Z schools list

You pay half fare if you are in full-time education, unless you are entitled to free school travel. More about free school travel

School bus FAQs

16-18 in full-time education?

You pay half fare on buses and trains if you are aged 16 to 18 and attending school or college for at least 12 hours a week. You will need to show a Scholar's PhotoCard to get the half fare.
More about Scholar's PhotoCard

Regular bus users
The Scholar's PhotoCard is also used with the SchoolPlus MetroCard - a weekly or monthly season ticket for travel on buses only. School Plus MetroCard

Regular train users
Use a Scholar's PhotoCard to get rail season tickets for half price.

Students and under 22s

It is often cheaper to buy a season ticket if you're a regular user of buses and/or trains.

Students in full-time study (including mature students) and anyone under the age of 22, can buy a weekly or monthly Student Plus MetroCard, valid on most bus and train services throughout West Yorkshire. You will also need a PhotoCard, which you can buy with your season ticket.
Find out about Student Plus MetroCard