Your Arriva Bus Pass is so much more than the 699!
Our range of Arriva Bus passes, available exclusively from the Guild Shop are back again this year to help you get around the city.
Travelling on the 699 is a student rite of passage - but did you know that with your exclusive, discounted bus pass you can travel as much as you like on the 699 and all other Arriva buses in Merseyside and the North West?
So, whether you’re hopping on the 699 to campus, exploring Sefton Park, taking a trip to the airport or just heading into town … this is your key to the city.
Take a look at our range of passes, and don’t forget to research all the ticket and transport options available to you, and build your perfect pass!
Build your Perfect Pass
You can choose from a range of annual and semester passes from Arriva, which fit around your timetable and give you the opportunity to get to know the city even better: the best deal for Liverpool travel for another year! All of our passes can be used on any Arriva service in the city.
| Ticket Type |
Date |
UoL Student Price |
| Semester 1 |
(01.09.26-20.12.26) |
£180 |
| Academic Pass |
(01.09.26-04.06.27) |
£450 |
| Academic Year Plus |
(01.09.26-30.06.27) |
£490 |
| Semester 2 |
(06.01.27-04.06.27) |
£270 |
| Semester 2 Plus |
(06.01.27 - 30.06.27) |
£315 |
How to pick up your pass:
1. Choose your perfect pass.
2. Head to the Guild Shop with your digital ID or student ID card from September to purchase your pass. View our opening times.
3. Enjoy your Arriva Bus Travel
Is an Arriva Bus Pass right for you?
With rising costs across the board and cost of living hitting us all, it’s more important than ever to find the best deal for you! From our Academic bus pass to fit around your studies, to our Rent a Bike scheme for a more sustainable journey to campus and a £2 one off bus fare to get you into town, there’s lots of travel options to help you get around the city. Take a look at the Arriva ticket types here.
Things to consider before committing to a bus pass:
🏡 Are you living within walking or cycling distance?
If you’re staying with us on campus, or only a short walk away, a bus pass may not be the right purchase for you. If you’re getting your steps in on your way to uni, it may be more cost effective to purchase single tickets as and when you need to travel further than committing to a semester or yearly pass. You can also rent a bike with us for a much smaller cost.
🗺️ Get to know your routine
Moving to a new city is a huge change and it make take a few weeks on campus before you find your feet. Take time to settle in, review your timetable and understand what your commute to campus and around the city looks like to make sure an Arriva bus pass is the right fit
🌙 A pass for all seasons
Your journey to campus might look a little different throughout the year. From sunny walks through the parks to battling the famous Mersey rain, consider how your daily commute might change across the seasons. Would you feel safe walking home during winter? How would your early morning commute look?
Every student’s life on campus can look different, so make sure to do your research and find the best deal for you! Here’s the lives of three typical University of Liverpool students to help you consider the right fit for you.
Student 1
🏡 1st year Chemistry student staying in Greenbank Halls
📚 4 days of on campus lectures, labs and seminars
⚽ Football training every Wednesday evening
The Arriva Bus Pass could be the best fit for Student 1. With a bus stop right outside their halls (plus a cheeky discount for all Greenbank students), it makes the journey to campus 4 days a week and travelling home after an evening at Sport Liverpool feel a lot easier.
Student 2
💼 3rd year Business Management student living in Kensington
💤 Cursed with Monday 9am lectures
🎙️ Student Media Committee Member
The commute from Kensington on foot may be shorter than from Smithdown, but to get to those 9ams on time Student 2 might want to look into renting bike with the Guild. It’ll also help Student 2 get across campus quickly and be the first to report on the latest Student Officer campaign!
Student 3
🌎 2nd year Georgraphy student working as a Residential Advisor in Crown Place
🛍️ Loves a trip to Liverpool One and making the most of their student discount
🙏 Blessed with an all-afternoons timetable
Student 3 can easily walk to lectures without spending any money (or using an alarm). A day ticket into town would be ideal for a day’s shopping if they want to avoid carrying those bags back up Brownlow Hill!
Greenbank Bus Pass
Get from your Halls to campus, and all around your new home, for just £111.
If you are a University of Liverpool student living in Greenbank Halls you are eligible for an Academic Pass for £111.
The University have made the decision to subsidise the bus pass for all students who are living in our off-campus halls, helping you to get around for less.
To purchase your pass head to the Guild shop along with your Digital Student ID and enjoy bus travel that fits around your timetable.
Subsidised Greenbank Bus Passes are available to purchase until the end of Semester 1.
If you have any questions please email hallslife@liverpool.ac.uk
Rent a Bike with the Guild 🚲
Cycle to campus and help keep our city green with bike rentals from only £40!
Whether you’re looking to rent a bike for a semester or the full year, a bike from our friends at Peloton could be a great (and cheaper) alternative to commuting on the bus.
You can rent a bike with us from only £40 and includes a D-lock to keep your bike secure on campus and beyond.
Find out more about our bike hire scheme here