Transport
Subsidised transport support at Blackpool Sixth
Affordable travel for all. Start your new journey with us at Blackpool Sixth by taking advantage of our subsidised transport options.
Blackpool Sixth recognises that the cost of transport is a concern for some young people and their families. Our subsidised transport schemes not only help with transport costs to and from college but could also provide unlimited travel throughout the day, including evenings, weekends and during the college holidays.
More students will be eligible for free travel
We are increasing the household income thresholds on our bursaries so more students will be able to access free transport.
Additional travel support for those who need it most
We are introducing a new transport bursary with a higher household income threshold than other bursaries that will bring down the subsidised travel costs even further for a significant number of students.
Subsidised travel passes for all
We will offer subsidised transport to all students so that travel passes are the same price or cheaper than buying directly from our local transport providers.
Subsidised bus passes include unlimited travel including weekends, evenings and holiday periods
Our version of the monthly Blackpool Transport and Stagecoach bus passes provide you with unlimited travel throughout the year, including weekends and evenings and all college holidays.
For students travelling from areas that are particularly hard to reach due to local transport provision resulting in increased travel costs, the college will consider each case individually and will strive to offer financial support to bring costs in line with the average travel cost for other students.
A new direct Blackpool Transport service for Lytham, St Annes and South Shore *From September 2023-24
There will be a direct travel option available from Lytham/St Annes/South Shore to college at the beginning/end of the college day. Blackpool Transport are providing a new service for Blackpool Sixth students. This new service will run from Lytham, through St Annes and South Shore and on to college.
Supporting environmentally-friendly travel in Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre
Blackpool Sixth supports the use of sustainable transport options that have benefits for the environment and for health. Using public transport is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint and reduce air pollution in our area.
Working with Blackpool Transport, we have launched a new subsidised digital monthly pass for our students. Students will pay £60 monthly to the college, and will receive a digital monthly pass using the Blackpool Transport app, which includes summer travel (July & August) free.
| Transport provider | Subsidised price |
| Blackpool Transport Digital Smart Card • valid 7 days a week & during holidays • receive July & August travel for free* Covers the following areas: Blackpool, Fleetwood, Thornton-Cleveleys, Bispham, Over Wyre & Lytham St. Annes *providing consecutive payments are made with no missed months from the month of September 2023 to June 2024 | Monthly instalments of £60 (£60 per month from the month of September 2023 to June 2024) Equivalent monthly Blackpool Transport ticket priced at £66 for a 30 day 16-21 young person ticket when purchased directly on a Blackpool Transport bus |
Blackpool Transport - Lytham to Blackpool Sixth direct bus
Service will be the Number 11 – Blackpool Sixth. This service will run in term time.
The bus will run along the current number 11 route from Lytham to Blackpool Town Centre but will continue to Blackpool Sixth.
Schedule listed below. *The bus will stop at stops in between those listed below
| Stop | To college | After college |
| Lytham Square | 07:15 | 17:24 |
| LSA High School | 07:22 | 17:17 |
| St Annes Square | 07:32 | 17:06 |
| Starr Gate | 07:41 | 16:59 |
| Farmers Arms | 07:46 | 16:54 |
| Manchester Square | 07:55 | 16:45 |
| Corporation Street | 08:08 | 16:33 |
| Layton Square | 08:18 | 16:23 |
| Blackpool Sixth | 08:28 | 16:15 |
How do I apply for the Monthly Digital pass?
To apply for a Blackpool Transport monthly digital ticket through the college, you simply need to make the first payment of £60. This can be done online by clicking on the apply here button:
APPLY HEREYou can also come to the student finance office and pay by cash or card.
Ideally, you should make your first payment by the 1st September, to receive a full month’s travel. Once we have received your first payment, you will be sent your digital pass by email from Blackpool Transport to your college email address with instructions on how to download your pass. You will also be sent details on how you can make regular standing order payments for your pass so that you don’t need to worry about forgetting a payment.
Frequently asked questions – Blackpool Transport
- What does the Blackpool Transport app do?
The Blackpool Transport (BTS) app can be used for planning your journey, checking timetables, buying travel tickets and more. Your mobile ticket is activated and used in the ‘Mobile Tickets’ section.
- How do I obtain my mobile travel ticket?
Once you have made your monthly payment your ticket will be emailed to your college email address and you will just follow the instructions in the email to redeem and activate your travel ticket.
- Do I need the Internet on my phone to use my ticket?
You need to connect to the internet via a 4G connection or WiFi every 72 hours to continue to use your ticket. This is so that your app can download the latest ticket codes which are used to prevent fraud. Every Blackpool Transport bus has free WiFi available.
- My ticket says I need to get ‘verified’ before I can use it – what do I do?
Some tickets bought directly from the mobile app require verification before use. Just follow the instructions on your screen. Verification is automatic and you don’t need to go anywhere, just upload your proof of age once.
- Can I access my ticket on more than one mobile device?
No, you’ll only be able to use your mobile ticket on one device at a time. If you lose your phone, you will be able to login on another device, but this will log you out on the original device. Doing this multiple times will result in your account being locked for 8 hours.
- I’ve been locked out of my account – what can I do?
If this happens it is likely because you have logged in or out too many times within a short space of time. If this happens, contact Blackpool Transport.
- Can I buy a ticket on my phone for a friend?
No, because mobile ticketing is intended to be used by the owner of the phone, you won’t be able to use more than one ticket on the same device.
- Who do I contact if I have a problem with my ticket?
If you have a problem with your mobile app which is preventing you from buying or accessing your mobile ticket you should contact Blackpool Transport or speak to student finance.
Pricing:
- Single Journey – £3.00
- Return Journey – £5.50
- Weekly Pass – £20.00
- Monthly Fee £75 ( September through to July)
Flex Ticket
This will be pre-loaded with a certain amount allowing the pupils to just use the card for whatever travel they require and not be tied into a contract. This will all be app based and digitalised.
| Pick up point | Outward | Return |
| Lytham Square | 07:10am | 5:15pm |
| Freckleton: War Memorial | 07:15am | 5:10pm |
| Warton: Pickwick Tavern | 07:20am | 5:05pm |
| Wrea Green: Grapes Pub | 07:30am | 5:00pm |
| Kirkham: Market square | 07:40am | 4:55pm |
| Wesham: Railway station | 07:45am | 4:50pm |
| Greenhalgh: Opp. Ashiana Restaurant | 07:50am | 4:45pm |
| Thistleton | 08:00am | 4:40pm |
| Elswick: Opp. The Ship | 08:05am | 4:35pm |
| Great Eccleston: The square | 08:10am | 4:30pm |
| Blackpool Sixth | 08:30am | 4:05pm |
The Stagecoach monthly travel card, which doubles up as your membership card, can be purchased from the Student Finance office at the monthly price of £54.60 and includes summer travel (July and August) free.
If you would like to purchase a Stagecoach travel card, you will need to make an initial payment of £109.20 which covers September and October travel and you will then be able to set up a standing order with your bank for future payments. The initial payment can be made by cash or card in the student finance office, or online via a BACS payment or by clicking on the link below:
APPLY HEREMore details about the Stagecoach travel card scheme for 2023-24, and the benefits of purchasing this travel card through college are below:
| Transport provider | Subsidised price |
| Stagecoach • valid 7 days a week & during holidays • receive July & August travel for free Covers the following areas: Lancaster, Garstang, Poulton, Blackpool and Preston | 10 x monthly instalments of £54.60 Equivalent monthly Stagecoach ticket priced at £61.99 for a 28 day North West 4 week Megarider when purchased directly from StagecoachPurchased directly from Student Finance at college |
For ages 16-25
Great for: Teenagers, students, graduates, and young professionals
1 or 3 year validity available.
Digital only – Railcards live in your account in the Trainline app so you can use them on any of your compatible devices. No download codes are needed! Visit: www.thetrainline.com
Subsidy is available, please speak to Student Finance at college.
Travel Links
- A – Blackpool Transport
- B – Stagecoach
- C – Trainline
- D – Preston Bus
- Traveline journey planner
Any questions that haven’t been answered above?
For more information on about any of the above subsidised transport schemes or for general transport enquiries please contact Student Finance by emailing student.finance@blackpoolsixth.ac.uk or calling Student Finance directly on 01253 307096.
Please note: Student Finance will be very busy during the enrolment days so we advise that enquiries are sent to the above email address first before calling the above number as lines may be very busy. Someone will respond to your email enquiry within one working day.
