SDHS Transport 26/27 Applications are now open!

The 2026/27 Exclusive and Discounted South Devon College Travel Pass  

 
Working in partnership with Stagecoach, we have secured an amazing South Devon College Travel Pass offer available to all South Devon College students and staff!  Our Stagecoach South Devon College Travel Pass offers UNLIMITED travel from 1^st September 2026 until 11^th July 2027. Depending on your location, you can choose between a Torbay Zone or South West Zone Pass, giving you the independence and freedom to study, work, socialise and explore!  

DISCOUNTED South Devon College Travel Pass for all other students  

If you do not qualify for free travel, please see below, your travel pass will be available at a heavily discounted price.  

SDC Stagecoach Torbay Zone Travel Pass: £660: Covers: Brixham, Kingswear, Dartmouth, Paignton, Torquay, Totnes, Newton Abbot, Teignmouth and Dawlish  

SDC Stagecoach South West Zone Travel Pass: £936: Covers the Torbay Zone plus: South Brent, Ivybridge, Kingsbridge, Plymouth, Chudleigh, Ashburton, Bovey Tracey, Buckfastleigh and Exeter.  

+ Ferry Pass: £252 You can add a Dartmouth to Kingswear ferry pass for just an extra £84 per term! This will cover your timetabled College days only.  

You can pay annually through our Online Store, apply for our Direct Debit payment option, or visit the college to pay by cash, card, or cheque (payable to South Devon College). If you wish to pay by monthly instalments, please complete and forward the Direct Debit Form, which you will find below, to the funding team on [email protected] or providing a copy to Student Services. Please note that the Direct Debit payment option is subject to a £15 administration fee. The number of instalments available will depend on the date your application is submitted, as all payments must be completed by April 2027.

Exciting change for 26/27! Access your Bus Pass through the Stagecoach App!  

For 26/27, we have teamed up with Stagecoach so learners can access their bus pass directly through the Stagecoach App! Once you have either purchased or had your funding put in place for your bus pass you will be emailed a code approximately two weeks from the valid from date to activate your bus pass.  

 5 Simple Steps to Get Your Bus Pass:  

1. Once you have your code, download and create an account on the Stagecoach app.  
2. Search your location for your ticket type and add to basket.  
3. Enter your discount code that South Devon College sent you.  
4. Download your ticket.  
5. Activate your ticket and off you go.  

Should you need further support please view our simple step by step guide for either android or iOS users below.  

Which Bus would I Catch?

Please see below the Stagecoach zones and the network.

• For specific details, see Traveline
• Or Stagecoach Journey Route Planner: Bus Journey Planner | Find Bus Routes | Stagecoach  

Stagecoach buses that stop at SDC:

Torbay Zone:

Torbay Network:

South West Network:

Please note: In line with Stagecoach guidelines, we are only able to issue refunds for Stagecoach bus passes within the first 2 weeks of the valid from date on the pass. Refunds will be made at the discretion of the Funding and Transport Team.   

For all other passes, e.g. ferry/ train/ taxis, there may be some discretion with refunds, but again these would be made at the discretion of the Funding and Transport Team with regards to either partial or full refunds.   

Useful links

• Travel support
• Replacement Devon County Council Passes  – If you have lost your Devon County Council travel pass, you need to order a replacement online. Devon County Council also charge £5.00 for a replacement bus pass. Please visit the Devon County Council website.  

For more information:

Visit the Stagecoach website to find your nearest bus route.

Or visit the Traveline website to plan your route.

If you have any queries or for more information please contact the Funding and Transport Team on:  
Email: [email protected]