Free College Bus Services

At this time, the buses are running on a “first- come, first-served” basis and students do not need to book a place to access these services.

For the academic year 2023/2024:

At this time, the buses are running on a “first-come, first-served” basis and students do not need to book a place to access these services.

If you would like any more information about accessing the service, please email studentsupport@barnsley.ac.uk or call 01226 216 267.

If you would like to register your interest, please use the following form: College Free Bus 2023/24

We realise that getting to and from College may not be very easy for students which is why we have funded the following return bus routes for you:

South Elmsall > Barnsley College (Old Mill Lane campus) (via Hemsworth, Fitzwilliam, Crofton and Ryhill)

Shelley > Barnsley College (Old Mill Lane campus)

Stocksbridge via Penistone > Barnsley College (Old Mill Lane campus)

Old Mill Lane campus > Wigfield Farm (Animal Care/Horticulture)

Kimberworth – Thorpe Hesley – Ecclesfield – Chapeltown – High Green > Barnsley College (Old Mill Lane campus)

The bus routes are FREE for you if you are a student at Barnsley College, Barnsley College University Centre or Barnsley Sixth Form College.

Please email Studentsupport@barnsley.ac.uk for further information.

Each route will operate in the morning in order to get you into College before lessons start and a return service will operate from Old Mill Lane campus at the end of the day.

Free Return Bus Routes Flyer

South Yorkshire:

Zoom Zero Travel Pass:

You will need to apply to your local council to check if you qualify for this pass.  You may qualify if you are:

Zoom Under 16 Travel Pass:

Zoom 16 – 18 Travel Pass (South Yorkshire):

 Zoom Beyond 18 – 21 Travel Pass (South Yorkshire):

18-22 discount card (South Yorkshire):

Visit www.travelsouthyorkshire.com for more information.

West Yorkshire:

Under 19 Photo Card (West Yorkshire):

Visit www.wymetro.com for more information.

Need help with travel planning?

If you need help with planning your journey to College have a look at the Travel South Yorkshire website. They have a range of online tools to help you find out the times  and routes of public transport.

If you need any other information about getting to and from college, please contact Student Services on studentsupport@barnsley.ac.uk.