Bus Timetables
Our Bus Services
New College offers 12 private bus routes operated by Poppleton’s Coaches, serving many surrounding areas of the region.
The cost of a New College Pontefract bus pass for the 2024/25 academic year will be £375.
To support students in meeting this cost we are offering the following payment options, the full amount must be paid by 1 November 2024:
1. A single payment of £375 paid by enrolment (22nd /23rd August).
2. A payment of £125 to be made by enrolment and two further payments of £125 to be made by 1 October and 1 November.
Please be aware that for 2025/26 the cost will be £450 and factor this in when making the decision to commit to New College for the 2 years.
Payments must be made via our online shop. Please visit https://nclt.collegestore.uk/ to pay for your bus pass. You will need to link the student ID number to make payment. A guide to setting up an account can be found here. https://nclt.collegestore.uk/pages/create-an-account
The demand for bus passes is very high and we recommend that students wishing to travel by New College buses pay as early as possible.
If for any reason a bus pass is no longer required the following refunding structure will apply:
Before 7 October 2024 100% refund (of the amount paid)
Before 31 October 2024 50% refund (of the £375)
After 1 November 2024 No refund
Bus passes can be collected from the LRC desk on the first day of term, 5 September providing you have made a payment before 23rd August, as we need to allow time for production.
Please remember that bursary support is available to all students who meet the family household income criteria. Please see our website for further details and advice on how to apply for the bursary: www.ncpontefract.ac.uk/supporting-you-financially
For more information on the College Bus Pass, please see Student Services or email: studentservices@nclt.ac.uk.
West Yorkshire 16-18 Photocard (Not for use on college buses)
A 16-18 PhotoCard is for West Yorkshire residents age 16 to 18. It gives you half-fare travel anywhere in West Yorkshire at any time of day, including evenings and weekends (except late night services and special event services).
PLEASE NOTE: This pass is for use on public services and cannot be used to travel on the New College Poppleton’s services.
To find out about purchasing the West Yorkshire 16-18 Photocard see online at: https://ticketsandpasses.wymetro.com/tickets-and-passes/under-26-and-students/16-18-photocard. Application Forms are available at Student Services.
Please be aware that the bus services will follow the same route in reverse for the return journey
Train Travel
The Trainline offer a 16-25 Railcard (also known as the Student Railcard or Young Persons Railcard) to help your students travel around UK and save money on train tickets.
To find out more visit https://www.thetrainline.com/trains/great-britain/railcards/16-25-railcard
