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. Learners in possession of a My Travel Pass can also get 1/3 off their bus fare during the evenings, weekends and school holidays. Your pass is only valid alongside a My Travel Pass (see below).
Joining the scheme is simple, depending on where you live:
Aged 16 to 18 and live in Newport, Torfaen, Caerphilly or Blaenau Gwent
- Apply to your local authority (LA) for bus pass support (contact details below).
Please note some Local Authorities may require you to create an account with them before you can apply.
- If you’re approved, you’ll need to pay your first termly fee at enrolment
- Apply for a My Travel Pass (16-21)
Collect and pay for 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
Aged 16 to 18 and live in Monmouthshire, aged over 19 or refused transport by your local authority
- 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 and pay for your termly bus pass from Learner Services and pay your discounted fee on the bus.
My Travel Pass 16-21
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.
Coleg Gwent Grants & Transport
(Please note, EMA for 2024/25 has been updated to £40 a week, paid every two weeks)
