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Discounted college bus pass

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If you are aged 16-19 and attending one of these Southampton based colleges - City College, Bitterne Park, Itchen, King Edward Sixth, St Anne’s or Tauntons, you can save 20% or more on your bus travel. For example the current Southampton city wide pass, which runs from now until 30 March, for the combined Bluestar and Uni Link bus pass will cost £85 (saving £20) and the First bus pass will cost £100 (Saving £30).

Southampton City Council, Bluestar, Uni Links, First and your college have teamed up to introduce this special discounted bus pass that will give you unlimited travel all over the city. Below are details of prices for each term including the price for the wider Hampshire pass if you are travelling from outside the city.

To apply, download and and complete the application forms below, details of where to take the form and what ID you'll need with you is on the form.

Southampton 2011/12Bluestar & Uni Link Pass First Pass

Standard 3 mth pass

Student PriceStandard 3 mth passStudent Price
Autumn term£105£85£130£100
Spring term£105£78£130£100
Summer term£105£68£130£100
Annual ticketn/a£200n/an/a

Hampshire 2011/12 Bluestar & Uni Link Pass First Pass

Standard 3 mth pass

Student Price

Standard 3 mth pass

Student Price
Autumn term£190£161£175£150
Spring term£190£161£175£150
Summer term£190£161£175£150
Annual ticketn/atbcn/an/a

The tickets will be valid during the overall college term dates which are:

Term Details 2011/12
Autumn term5 Sept - 16 Dec
Spring term3 Jan - 30 Mar
Summer term16 April - 12 July

*NB You may qualify for an even larger discount via your college or school if you are classed as independent or your family are on a low income. Prices and coverage vary depending on the bus service you use.

If you want to speak to someone regarding these tickets please contact your college Student Services-

  • Itchen College- Tel 02380 435636
  • Tauntons College- Tel 02380 514720
  • City College- Tel 02380 484848

or the bus companies, whose details are listed on the application form below.

Downloadable documents

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PDF document College bus pass application form 478 KB 2secs @ 2Mbps
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