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We know how important bus travel is to Hull University students, so we offer students two ways of saving money:
- The Semester Card - for Hull University students who live in Halls of Residence.
- The Student Discount Card - for local students, international students, students not living in Halls of Residence and Scarborough campus based students.
Both passes are available to buy online.
The Semester Card
This card is most suitable for Hull students living in Halls of Residence. It allows you unlimited travel between Cottingham Halls of Residence, the University and the City Centre using buses 102, 105 and 115. These buses go from Cottingham, past the University, to the City Centre, and during the day they run every 10 minutes, every day except Sunday. You can also use the 121, 246 and X46 buses between Hull Paragon Interchange and the Hull city boundary as many times as you want. It’s perfect for Cottingham-based students; no hunting for your bus fares in the morning or having to save up your loose change. It also means you can budget for all your transport at the beginning of the year, and not have to worry about it again!
There are two different ways to buy the Semester Card, and whichever way you choose you save money. You can buy Semester 1 at the start of the year for £90, then Semester 2 later in the year for £103; that works out at only £6.43 a week! When you realise a standard weekly ticket is £8.00, you can see how much you’d save in a year.
Alternatively, you can save even more by buying a card for the full academic year for only £182. Then your weekly total comes to only £6.06 – that includes all your journeys to university, plus going into the city centre whenever you want.
| Semester Card | Dates | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 24 September 2007 - 25 January 2008 (14 weeks) | £90.00 | |
| Semester 2 | 28 January 2008 - 6 June 2008 (16 weeks) | £103.00 | |
| Full Academic Year | 24 September 2007 – 6 June 2008(30 weeks) | £182.00 |
Please note that if you buy online you will be required to fill in an online application form and you must attach a passport style photograph. Alternatively, ring BusCall on 01482 22 22 22 for a paper application form.
Online payments are for new cards only, existing card holders must update and pay at the Travel Centre or at the EYMS stand at the University Welcome Week.
The Student Discount Card
The Student Discount Card is ideal for all Hull students who don’t live in Halls of Residence, including local students, those living in private accommodation, international students and Hull University students who aren’t based at the main Cottingham Road campus. It is a free 'stored discount' card which works like a phone top-up card. When you get on the bus the money for your fare is automatically deducted from the card – minus your 20% discount. You can top up the card whenever you want by paying the driver or visiting one of our Bus Travel Centres, and the 20% discount is available on all single and return fares. The balance of the card will be displayed on your ticket, so you can keep track of how much money you have available. Whether you use the bus every day or just now and then, it can save you money. The Student Discount card is available to any Hull University student, including those based at Scarborough.
Please note: you will only receive a 20% discount when a single or return fare is paid for using the funds on the card. You cannot use the card as a flash pass for a discount.
| Discount Card | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|
| 20% Discount Card with £10 credit | £10.00 | |
| 20% Discount Card with £20 credit | £20.00 | |
| 20% Discount Card with £50 credit | £50.00 | |
| 20% Discount Card with £100 credit | £100.00 |
Please be aware that if you apply online you will be required to fill in an online application form and you must attach a passport style photograph. Alternatively, ring BusCall on 01482 22 22 22 for a paper application form.