Back to school bus travel: Stagecoach makes the journey easy with some great offers


For some, ‘back to school’ sparks butterflies of excitement; for others, it’s a bigger change to adjust to. Whatever your child feels about the return to the classroom, Stagecoach is on hand to make their journey smoother.
There are some great ticketing offers and it’s very easy to navigate your way around by downloading the Stagecoach app for real-time tracking and route planning.
The savings on offer with student passes, can mean that the cost of travel for young learners and parents, compared to petrol and parking, is lower.
Here is a look at what is on offer for five to 18-year-olds.
Single tickets
Most children and young people aged five to 18 years old can travel at a discounted rate throughout South Yorkshire, with a child discount travel card.
Child discount travel cards
Children and young people can apply for different discount travel cards, depending on where they live:
Zoom Under 16 Travel Pass – for children aged 5- 15 in South Yorkshire
Zoom 16-18 Travel Pass - for 16 to 18 year olds in South Yorkshire
Child DayRider tickets
Children and young people under 18 can use a Child DayRider ticket in South Yorkshire with a child discount card.
The Child DayRider ticket allows one day’s unlimited travel in your chosen travel zones, except for our night buses. You’ll need to show your child discount travel card each time you use your ticket.
Family DayRider tickets are also available in some areas. This gives you one day’s unlimited travel for two adults and three children.
You can share DayRider tickets with your family and friends when you're not using them.
Child DayRider Silver tickets and Child DayRider Gold tickets are also available.
Child MegaRider tickets
Children under 18 can use a child weekly bus ticket in most areas. It allows seven days’ unlimited travel in your chosen travel zones, except for our night buses. You’ll have to show your child discount travel card each time you use your ticket.
To find out more and take advantage of all that Stagecoach offers click here.
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