School transport options

There are different options to get your child to and from school.

Children are only eligible for free school transport in certain circumstances. These are set out in government guidance and include how far the walk to school is, the family's income, any special needs they have and whether the walk is safe.

You can view local bus timetables and plan journeys on our interactive map. Most operators offer season tickets and discounts for children.

These are buses on school routes run by commercial companies. You should contact the bus company to buy a place for your child.

We run school buses for children who are eligible for free school transport.

View the council-run school bus timetables or find out if your child is eligible for free school transport.

You may be able to apply for a spare seat on one of the services we run for children who get free transport.

You can plan a journey on Traveline.

Services may offer discounts for regular journeys.

Contact your school's Parent Teacher Association to find out if they run any school transport schemes. For example, arranging their own school transport or organising 'walking buses'.

You can arrange to car share with other parents, or use an app like Liftshare.

A childminder may be able to pick up and drop off your child.

Check if your school has a travel plan. School travel plans offer help and support for children to get to school without using a car.