Bus Passes
Preston College is easily accessible by bus, via operators Preston Bus, Stagecoach and Transdev (East Lancs).
There are a number of bus routes into college. The following buses are direct – this means that they drop off and pick up from the Fulwood Campus.
Other bus routes go via Preston Bus station, where learners can catch the Stagecoach 125 service to college. Preston Bus also provide a number of services which run regularly in close proximity to the College. These services include 19, 23 and 15.
The map below shows the routes and stops available. Please check the bus company websites for times (links are below the map).
For more information on times and routes please visit the bus company website using these links: Preston Bus, Stagecoach, Transdev.
Aged 16-18: Eligible for a Bursary
If you are aged 16-18 and eligible for a Preston College bursary you will get a FREE bus pass, if you live 1.3 miles or more from the College. We will issue the most appropriate type of bus pass for your journey to college.
Eligibility for a bursary is based on a household income of less than £25,000*. To complete your bursary application please click here. To complete your bursary application you will need evidence of household income.
*If your household income is between £25,000 and £28,000, you will receive a 25% contribution to the cost of your bus pass.
PLEASE NOTE – Higher Education courses, Full Cost courses and Apprenticeships are not eligible for the college bursary. If your course is Higher Education, you will need to apply for support through Student Finance England. Further details are available via the following link https://www.gov.uk/get-undergraduate-student-loan
Aged 16-18: NOT Eligible for a Bursary
If your household income is over £28,000 you are not eligible for any support from the bursary fund. This means that you are expected to pay for your bus pass, please see the Bus Pass Prices section for more information.
Aged 19+ : Eligible for a Bursary
If you are an adult learner and eligible for a Preston College bursary you may be entitled to a FREE bus pass or help towards your travel costs, if you live 1.3 miles or more from the College.
Eligibility for a bursary is based on household income. To complete your bursary application please click here. To complete your bursary application you will need evidence of household income.
PLEASE NOTE – Higher Education courses, Full Cost courses and Apprenticeships are not eligible for the college bursary. If your course is Higher Education, you will need to apply for support through Student Finance England. Further details are available via the following link https://www.gov.uk/get-undergraduate-student-loan
Which bus pass is right for me?
Click here to check which type of bus pass you need to purchase.
Bus pass prices 2024/25
| Service | Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Areas Covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stagecoach Citi | £94 | £91 | £80 | Covers the main Preston urban area, extending as far as Penwortham, Lea, Cottam, Longton, New Longton, Walton-le-Dale and Red Scar |
| Stagecoach Central Lancs | £158 | £152 | £131 | Covers all the Citi areas, extending to Chipping, Blackburn, Chorley, Coupe Green, Bolton, Ormskirk and Wrea Green |
| Stagecoach Gold | £238 | £232 | £199 | Covers all Stagecoach services in Lancashire, extending as far as Kirby Lonsdale, Morecambe, Blackpool, Accrington, Skipton, Liverpool, Wigan and Bolton |
| Transdev Preston* | £231 | £184 | £157 | Service 153 – Preston to Leyland (via Higher Walton, Hoghton, Bamber Bridge, Lostock Hall and Farrington) |
| Transdev Lancashire* | £280 | £230 | £193 | Service 152 – Preston to Burnley (via Hoghton, Blackburn, Clayton-le-Moors, Rishton and Padiham) |
| Preston Bus | £235 | £221 | £162 | Covers the main Preston urban area, extending as far as Penwortham, Lea, Cottam, Farringdon Park and Red Scar |
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Lost bus passes
If you lose your bus pass, you need to report this as soon as possible to student services. You can obtain one replacement per academic year at a cost of £25.00. If you have already had a replacement and you lose your bus pass again, you will need to purchase another one at full cost.