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The Cornwall College Group offers an extensive transport network so that you can easily travel sustainably to and from college. We work in partnership with Cornwall Council and Stagecoach to provide reliable, efficient travel. Our bespoke transport service will operate Monday to Friday, during term time only.
Students travel to college using a variety of methods, including bus, train, car, bicycle, and on foot. Unlike school transport, the Council does not provide free travel for post-16 education. As a result, planning your journey and managing travel costs is an important part of college life.
Paying for your Transport:
The Cornwall College Group helps reduce the cost of travel by offering subsidised routes for students. The cost of a Bus Pass can vary depending on the route and provider. We also offer substantial bursaries to support students from lower-income households. Bursary contributions towards bus pass costs are based on total net annual household income, with the following support levels available:
The Cornwall College Subsidised Transport Scheme:
Band A Bursary: Households with a combined income of less than £25,000 will be eligible for a fully funded bus pass, with a bursary discount of £1250
Band B Bursary: Households with a combined income of £25,001 – £35,000 will pay £125 with a bursary discount of £1,125
Band C Bursary: Households with a combined income of £35,001 – £50,000, will pay £650, with a bursary discount of £600
Band D Subsidised Pass: Households with a household income above £50,000, will pay £750 with a subsidised discount of £500.
Please note, that before applying for your bus pass, you will need to have your bursary application approved, along with your bursary discount code, to purchase your bus pass.
Cornwall Council Transport and Taxis:
If your travel is provided by Cornwall Council, you must have applied and paid for your transport by Sunday 27th July 2025. Our bursaries can support you with the cost of a travel pass, dependent on eligibility criteria:
Band A Bursary: Households with a combined income of less than £25,000 will be eligible for a fully funded bus pass, with a bursary discount of £674
Band B Bursary: Households with a combined income of £25,001 – £35,000 will pay a contribution of £67.40 to The Cornwall College Group, who will pay the Council direct the remaining balance of £606.60
For households with a combined income of £35,001 or more, will need to purchase your pass direct from Cornwall Council, at a cost of £674 for an annual pass. Please note, payments can be made termly.
Please read our Cornwall College Transport Policy Guidancewhere we should be able to provide answers to your questions.
Apply for your College Bus Pass
Apply for a Bus Pass and Download a Timetable
Use the tool below to apply for a Bus Pass. Choose the route you’ll be using to start the process.
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Please note that bus routes and times may be subject to change and you should always refer to your travel pass, once it arrives, for the most up to date information.
FAQS
To qualify for College Transport you must live more than 3 miles from your chosen campus. The cost of a Travel Pass will vary depending on who provides your travel pass to college due to different subsidies.
- If your Travel Pass is provided by Cornwall Council, then your pass will cost no more than £676 per year.
- If your Travel Pass is through the Cornwall College Travel Pass Scheme, you will pay no more than a maximum of £750 per year.
We do have a Bursary available to support most learners with the cost of travel, and if your household income is below £25,000 per year, then your travel pass will be fully funded through our bursary. Please visit Financial Support for students attending Cornwall College to see how our bursaries can support you.
Most students will either catch a bus arranged for by the Council or through one of our new Stagecoach routes.
We understand that travel can be expensive, and our bus passes are heavily subsidised to support learners. Alongside this we also have a 16-19 Bursary to help with travel costs, which includes:
The Cornwall College Subsidised Transport Scheme:
Band A Bursary: Households with a combined income of less than £25,000 will be eligible for a fully funded bus pass, with a bursary discount of £1250
Band B Bursary: Households with a combined income of £25,001 – £35,000 will pay £125 with a bursary discount of £1,125
Band C Bursary: Households with a combined income of £35,001 – £50,000, will pay £650, with a bursary discount of £600
Band D Subsidised Pass: Households with a household income above £50,000, will pay £750 with a subsidised discount of £500.
Please note, that before applying for your bus pass, you will need to have your bursary application approved, along with your bursary discount code, to purchase your bus pass.
Cornwall Council Transport and Taxis:
If your travel is provided by Cornwall Council, you must have applied and paid for your transport by Sunday 27th July 2025. Our bursaries can support you with the cost of a travel pass, dependent on eligibility criteria:
Band A Bursary: Households with a combined income of less than £25,000 will be eligible for a fully funded bus pass, with a bursary discount of £674
Band B Bursary: Households with a combined income of £25,001 – £35,000 will pay a contribution of £67.40 to The Cornwall College Group, who will pay the Council direct the remaining balance of £606.60.
For households with a combined income of £35,001 or more, will need to purchase your pass direct from Cornwall Council, at a cost of £674 for an annual pass. Please note, payments can be made termly.
Apprentices will not be eligible for financial support towards travel and will need to pay for their travel. Costs will vary dependent on the transport provider.
- If your pass is provided by Cornwall Council, please apply direct Post-16 Travel Assistance – Cornwall Council
- If your pass is part of the Cornwall College Network, through Stagecoach, and your household income is less than £50,000 per year you will need to apply for your bursary first. We will then assess your application and send you the relevant bursary discount code, so that you can purchase your ticket from their online app.
- You will be able to purchase your bus pass through our Ride Tandem App which opens on Monday 30th June 2025.
Some of our learners may require a taxi service into college due to their individual needs. If this relates to you or your child and you live in Cornwall you need to make an application to Cornwall Council as early as possible. Learners applying for a taxi will need to provide evidence from an independent practioner, detailing why a taxi is required, rather than a college bus. You can apply by clicking the following link from 1st June 2025
Post-16 Travel Assistance – Cornwall Council
If you live in Devon and require a taxi to college then you will need to arrange this independently through the Local Authority. To guarantee your taxi from the start of term, you must have applied by Sunday 27th July 2025.