Train
Train Warrington Bank Quay and Warrington Central provide access to the college for students who can take trains linking Warrington to Liverpool, Manchester, Crewe, and Wigan. We recommend applying for the 16-17 Saver or 16-25 railcard to enjoy discounted train fares.
Bus
Warrington’s Own Buses and Arriva provide various bus passes for students to use for commuting to college throughout the day and travelling during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Warrington’s Own Buses
Warrington’s Own Buses offer a range of ticket options available on the bus, which can be paid for with cash, contactless, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. Young people under 22 can travel for a flat fare of £1 per trip within the Warrington area and on their services in the Greater Manchester area. Students can also buy a discounted Under 21 Touch and Go pass, which allows unlimited travel on buses operated by Warrington’s Own Buses, including The Pops, Cheshire Cats, Connect 17, and Blueline. Annual passes can be paid in 10 instalments by direct debit. To find out more or apply online, visit Touch & Go
**Please note that if you intend to use one of the direct ‘P’ services you must have a Priestley Pass. Touch&Go cards will not be accepted on these services.
Arriva
The Arriva Student Saver tickets offer reduced-price bus travel that can be paid in manageable monthly direct debit payments. Applying is easy, with no setup fee or minimum contract required. For more information, visit Arriva
For details about the Warrington / Runcorn bus click here
College buses
For those who may have difficulty accessing public transport, we provide a selection of heavily subsidised college bus services.
Warrington’s Own Buses is committed to providing excellent travel choices in the Warrington area for just £1 per journey for individuals aged 16 to 22. Consequently, we will keep assessing the need for college services. If any changes occur, we will notify you ahead of time.
Priestley Pass Costs and Payment
Only full-time students living over 1.5 miles away from the college are eligible for a Priestley Pass. A Priestley Pass costs £360 and is valid for one academic year. We have committed to heavily subsidising these services to keep costs as low as possible, while also providing safe and convenient travel to and from the College. Under our service agreement, students cannot pay on the bus or opt for a pay-as-you-go option when travelling with a Priestley Pass. However, pay-as-you-go fares are available on Warrington’s Own Buses service routes.
For more details see the Travel Guide
These services are run by either Warrington’s Own Buses or Selwyn’s and currently include:
Helsby, Frodsham
Drop off/Pick up
Junction of Wilderspool Causeway & Loushers Lane (towards Morrisons)
Runcorn, Widnes, Penketh
Drop off/Pick up
Wilderspool Causeway
Widnes, Penketh
Drop off/Pick up
Wilderspool causeway
Culcheth, Birchwood, Padgate
Drop off/Pick up
Loushers Lane
Irlam, Cadishead, Hollins Green
Drop off/Pick up
Loushers Lane
Martinscroft, Woolston, Bruche, Latchford
Drop off/Pick up
Loushers Lane
Golborne, Lowton, Newton-le-Willows, Winwick
Drop off/Pick up
Wilderspool Causeway
Lymm, Grappenhall, Stockton Heath
Drop off/Pick up
Wilderspool Causeway
Weaverham, Cuddington, Northwich, Great Budworth
Drop off/Pick up
Wilderspool Causeway
Burtonwood, Callands, Westbrook (extended public service)
Drop off/Pick up
Wilderspool Causeway
Please note that the P18 from Burtonwood is a public service and an extension of the 18 route, which would typically begin or end at Warrington Interchange.
The P18 was introduced in partnership with Warringon’s Own Buses to offer students a direct route to and from Priestley. As a result, tickets for the P18/18 services are purchased directly from Warrington’s Own Buses, and the college does not offer an annual pass for this route.
If you experience any difficulties with any of the direct services to college – P1,P2, P2A, P4, P5, P5A, P6, P8, P9 – please submit your feedback via the link below.
If Warrington’s Own Buses’ service doesn’t live up to expectations, they want you to tell them. Click below to give your feedback.