Student tickets

Discounted travel for Dundee's student population - available for those with a valid matriculation card.

Smart Ways to Pay

  • Tap on with your contactless bank card or smartphone
  • Search ‘Xplore Dundee’ in your app store and save with mTickets (with annual ID verification)
  • Top-up a smartcard - it’s simple, speedy and secure
  • If you are paying with cash on the bus, there is an exact fare policy (which means our drivers cannot give change) for speed, simplicity and security

Single Journeys

Single fares on the bus are like a pay-as-you go option if you don’t travel often. Even occasional riders can still save money, though - just check out the SingleTrip Bundles.

UniHop

£1.60

The UniHop is a special ticket which lets students travel one-way for £1.60 on services 5/5a | 6 | 17 | 22 within the UniHop zone between the City Centre and Ninewells Hospital (including the University of Dundee and halls of residence). Buy on the bus from the driver (or on the Xplore Dundee app).

The price of a regular single journey is calculated based on the distance you are travelling on one bus: Short Hops are valid for up to one fare stage, and Long Hops are valid for two or more fare stages. Buy on the bus from the driver (or in the Xplore Dundee app). Prices vary depending on your age bracket.

Special-rate single fares are charged on services 57a/59, as we operate them under Council contracts.

Here’s a handy map of the UniHop Map

DaySaver

All our buses, all day.

On-bus or in the app

£4.00

Valid for unlimited use until the last service on the date of purchase (or mTicket activation).

EveningSaver

Let us be your designated driver.

On-bus or in the app

£3.50

Valid for unlimited use from 6pm until the last service on the date of purchase (or mTicket activation).

GroupSaver

Travel together all day. Ideal for families or friends.

On-bus or in the app

£11.00

Valid for unlimited use by up to five people (travelling together) until the last service on the date of purchase (or mTicket activation).

StudentSaver Subscriptions

Best value unlimited travel with automatic subscription payments - exclusively in the app.

StudentSaver Basic (every week)*

£12.30

StudentSaver Standard (every four weeks)

£45.00

StudentSaver Premium (every thirteen weeks)

£140.00

Subscriptions are easy to set up, and can be cancelled at any time. This means they offer flexibility, convenience and savings. Subscribe today!

*Student weekly tickets are also available to buy on the bus as a paper ticket.

Student ID Policy

All students need to show their college or university matriculation card (which must include a photo and expiry date) when buying and using discounted tickets or mTickets on the bus. You can upload your ID and get verified in the app (this is an annual process which needs to be topped up for the start of a new academic year).

All tickets and prices valid with effect from Monday 3rd April 2023