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Important information regarding home to school services for the 2025/2026 academic year

The way you buy your home to College and school tickets is changing for services in September 2025.
At Pulhams, we’re always trying to improve the way we do things so we can give you better value for money. Over the years we’ve invested in our coach fleet, drivers and depot so that we can continue to improve – just as we have over the last 140 years.
Soon, we’ll be upgrading our online college and school ticketing service to the industry-leading platform – ShuttleID. This will replace the previous systems we’ve had in place for a number of years.
What are the benefits?
  • Pupil boarding notifications for parents (for selected schools)
  • A choice of ticket delivery – mobile phone or paper-based tickets
  • Flexible payment options
  • Electronic Direct Debit mandates, reducing the need for paperwork
You’ll still purchase tickets via our website, and we hope you see the improvement and simplification of the booking process.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us.

Home to School Transport

We specialise in providing Home to School Transport carrying over 3,000 students every day, to primary and secondary schools, across four counties.

Home to School transport requires a separate application from your school application. You should make enquiries for school transport as soon as you know which school your child is likely to attend. Where you apply for school transport will depend on your entitlement to Local Authority provided school transport:

For entitled students (those who qualify for transport to your chosen school) – apply via the authority in which you live.

For non-entitled students (those who do not qualify for transport to your chosen school) – apply for a space on a Pulhams commercial school route.

Applications can be made at any time during the school year. We offer a waiting list for busy routes. You will not be able to travel on school buses unless you have applied formally, made the required payments and received a valid QR code or bus pass.

Applying for Home to School Transport

Please select your chosen route below to view prices and commence the booking process.

Route Pickups Booking Link
CN06 Sibford Gower
CN09 Middle Barton

Timetable

Final timetables will be published closer to the beginning of semester. The timetable for the 2024/2025 academic year is below to serve as a guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

How should I apply for school transport?

You can apply for home to school transport online by visiting our Online Booking Facility above.

How do I pay?

You can pay online when you make your application.

What happens if I choose to pay in instalments?

When you pay the first instalment of your ticket it will only be valid until February half term. All future instalments must be paid in order to achieve ticket validity for the remainder of the year. Please take note of the Home to School Transport Terms & Conditions which clearly state that payment must be received for the academic year in full regardless of whether transport is used.

Do you offer discount?

We do not offer any discounts. The cost given on your ticket is a fixed price.

What should I do if my child no longer requires transport during the school year?

The Home to School Transport Terms & Conditions you agree to when applying for school transport state that the parent or guardian is responsible for the full years fee even if travel ceases within the academic year.