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.
Under 22 and in full-time education?
Choose a Student Plus MetroCard if you are under 22 for the easiest way to access both buses and trains in West Yorkshire. (Mature students aged 22 and over must provide evidence that they are full-time students)
Over 16 and in Calderdale?
Calderdale Council's website gives information about transport assistance for students over 16 within the Calderdale Area (Council website - opens in a new window)
Under 22 and working?
Choose a Student Plus MetroCard if you are under 22 for the easiest way to access both buses and trains in West Yorkshire. This ticket is for anyone under 22, not just students.
Out & about in general?
Metro have a range of ways you can save money on travel. With a West Yorkshire DayRover you choose how and when you want to travel, with great savings. Choose the type of travel and hop on - it’s really that simple. Visit Metro's website for more about tickets and passes (opens in a new window)
Plan your journey
Know where you want to be but not quite sure how to get there? Use our online Journey Planner (external link - opens in a new window)
