Bristol, Bath and the West
Students
Whether you’re going to school, college or Uni, we’ve got a ticket for you – with some great discounts for students.
Please note that all student tickets are not valid on Park and Ride, Night Flyers, Bristol International Flyer and services operated on behalf of third parties or special events.
Enjoy the freedom to travel where and when you want anywhere in your local town or our Student West area. It’s simple, just buy an annual Student Photocard for just £10, choose from Day, Week, Month or Year options and enjoy great discounted bus travel.
Step 1 - Buying a Photocard
To apply for a Photocard, simply click here to download an application form (opens in a new window) and take it along with £10 and a passport-sized photo to:
- Bristol Bus Station
- Bath Bus Station
- First Travel Shop, High Street, Weston-super-Mare
- Participating schools and colleges
Or send to: The Passes Administrator, First, Enterprise House, Easton Road, Bristol, BS5 0DZ.
If you are aged 15 or under, you can apply for a Child Photocard free-of-charge. Proof of age will be required with your birth certificate or passport. Click here to download a child photocard application form (opens in a new window).
Step 2 - Choose your ticket
Decide if you need a FirstDay, FirstWeek, FirstMonth or FirstYear ticket and which area you want to travel in.
Click here for map of Student West area (opens in a new window).
| Ticket | Validity | Cost | Where to buy? |
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| FirstDay Student Bath | Unlimited travel for one day in Bath Zones 1,2 & 3 | £3.20 |
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| FirstYear Student Bath | Unlimited travel for one calendar year in Bath Zones 1, 2 & 3 | £320 |
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| FirstDay Student Bristol | Unlimited travel for one day in Bristol Zones 1 & 2 | £3.30 |
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| FirstYear Student Bristol | Unlimited travel for one calendar year in Bristol Zones 1 & 2 | £409 |
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| FirstDay Student Weston | Unlimited travel for one day in Weston town | £2.50 (until 3 Oct) |
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| FirstDay Student West | Unlimited travel for one day in Student West area | £5.60 |
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| FirstWeek Student West | Unlimited travel for 7 consecutive days in Student West area | £16.20 |
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| FirstMonth Student West | Unlimited travel for 31 consecutive days in Student West area | £61.50 | |
| FirstYear Student West | Unlimited travel for one calendar year in Student West area | £716.50 |
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FirstYear Student West can also be bought in instalments, click here to download an application form (opens in a new window), call 0845 600 1804 or buy online at www.firstforstudents.co.uk
Step 3 - Off you go!
Remember, you need to show your Photocard every time you buy or use discounted tickets. For further information please click here to download the terms and conditions (opens in a new window).
Please Note:
Some colleges and universities have special discounted ticket arrangements. Please check before purchasing your bus ticket if you study at one of the following:
- University of Bristol
- University of the West of England
- City of Bristol College
- St Brendan's Sixth Form College
- Filton College
- Weston College
- Radstock College
