Derbyshire County Council have extended their purple B_Line 2 Free Travel scheme! Purple B_Line 2 Pass Holders who travel into Greater Manchester for higher education/college, or any other Post 16 education, will continue to receive Free Travel after 5th January 2025. End date to be confirmed.
Free Travel Entitlement
- Purple B_Line2 pass holders with a Student ID card for a higher education/College or other Post 16 education provider in the Greater Manchester Area – both passes must be presented to receive free travel.
- They are entitled to FREE travel at all times and on every day of the week that the below services operate.
High Peak Services in the Scheme
- Skyline 199 Buxton, Dove Holes, Chapel en le Frith, Whaley Bridge, Newtown, Hazel Grove, Stockport, Manchester Airport
- 394 Glossop, Gamesley, Marple, Stepping Hill Hospital
Other services in the Scheme
- 237 Glossop, Hadfield, Mottram, Stalybridge, Ashton
- 341 Glossop, Gamesley, Broadbottom, Hattersley, Hyde
- 358/360 Hayfield, New Mills, Marple, Stockport
Frequently asked questions….
Q: Is there any other route I could travel on for free?
A: The Free travel offer is only available the 5 direct cross boundary services from Derbyshire into Greater Manchester (listed above). Travel on connecting bus services onto these 5 cross boundary routes from other parts of the High Peak and the rest of Derbyshire would not be covered by the free scheme.
Q: If I forget my B_Line 2 pass but show my college ID, can I travel for free?
A: No, you must have a valid B_Line 2 pass and present this with your College/Post-16 ID to travel for free.
Q: Can I use these same routes for social purposes?
A: The aim of the scheme is to provide free travel for students to and from their further education establishment. However, they should be allowed free travel at all times and on every day the 199 and 394 services operate.