The Coleg Gwent Bus Pass Scheme
Getting to college could cost less than you think! With the Coleg Gwent Bus Pass Scheme, you may be able to get discounted bus travel to and from college, with children’s travel rates during the evenings, weekends and holidays (excluding summer holidays). Your pass is only valid alongside a My Travel Pass (see below).
Joining the scheme is simple, depending on where you live:
- Apply to your local authority (LA) for bus pass support (contact details below). If you’re approved, you’ll need to pay your first termly fee at enrolment
- Apply for a My Travel Pass (16-21)
Collect your termly bus pass from Learner Services and pay your discounted fee on the bus.
Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council
www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk | 01495 311556
Caerphilly County Borough Council
www.caerphilly.gov.uk | 01443 866530
Newport City Council
www.newport.gov.uk | 01633 656656
Torfaen County Borough Council
www.torfaen.gov.uk | 01495 766920
- Apply for a My Travel Pass (16-21)
Pay your termly fee when you enrol:
- £10 if you’re aged 16-18
- £40 if you’re 19 or over
Collect your termly bus pass from Learner Services and pay your discounted fee on the bus.
- Complete a Coleg Gwent Bus Pass form and your completed form will be sent to your campus Learner Services team
This is a discounted travel scheme for 16-21 year olds funded by Welsh Government. Your Coleg Gwent bus pass will only be valid once you have your My Travel Pass. To apply, visit mytravelpass.gov.wales or call 03002002233.
Please Note: all financial support depends on college funding and is subject to change. You must meet eligibility criteria. Support is not guaranteed until you receive written notification. For more financial information and advice email financesupport@coleggwent.ac.uk or call 01495 333777.
Bus Timetables
For the latest information on bus routes and timetables, go to www.traveline.info or call 0871 200 2233.