You can get student discounts on bus, train and tram tickets if you're:
- 18 or above and in full-time education
- 16 to 18 years old and not eligible for the 16-18 photocard
You can get student:
- Direct Debit tickets
- 4-week tickets
- term tickets
Use our ticket finder to find the right ticket for you. You’ll need to prove that you’re in full-time education to buy a student ticket. This has to be a letter from your university or college - you cannot use an NUS or other student union card.
If you do not need to travel often, you can use Swift Go.
Applying for a student pass
- Use our ticket finder to find the pass suitable for your travel
- Once selected the mode of transport, press the arrow button down to select traveller, click ‘Student 18+’.
- Find the ticket you wish to purchase, then click ‘Buy on Swift’.
- Select ‘Create Account’ under the ‘new customer’ section.
- Enter you education details and upload supporting documents to prove you are in full time education.
- Select the date you wish for your pass to start, the next available date is usually in 7days time, allowing enough time for you to receive the pass in the post.
- enter your personal details, adding your photo and entering a valid email address and password Once completed press ‘Continue’.
- Once everything is completed your student Swift card will be sent out to you via post, this can take up to 7 days.
Lost Swift cards can be replaced so long as:
- The card is registered
- There is an existing product on the card with more than 7 days remaining
- You can replace your card by calling 0345 303 6760 or if you are a direct debit customer you can online
Replacement cards can take up to 5 working days to arrive depending on the post. The fee for a replacement card is £7.50.
Stolen Swift cards can be replaced free of charge so long as:
- The card is registered
- There is an existing product on the card with more than 7 days remaining
- You have a valid crime reference number
- You can replace your card by calling 0345 303 6760
Replacement cards can take up to 5 working days to arrive depending on the post.
