Student Tickets 2026/2027
The best value ticket for students that allows unlimited travel on any Stagecoach bus throughout Kent and East Sussex.
Student UniRider ticket prices 2026/2027:
Student UniRider and South East Megarider tickets are valid throughout Kent and East Sussex on Stagecoach buses. Canterbury tickets are valid for Canterbury City area and the campus.
Student UniRider tickets can only be purchased on the Stagecoach Mobile App. All other tickets are purchased either on the Stagecoach Mobile App or on board.
The below prices will be effective from September 2026.
| Ticket | Onboard Price 26/27 | Stagecoach App Price 26/27 | Public/28 Day Equivalent |
| UniRider1 26 Sept 26 - 20 Jun 27 | N/A | £289 | £987.93 |
| UniRider2 14 Sept 26 - 18 July 27 | N/A | £333 | £1,109.67 |
| UniRider3 26 Sept 26 - 24 Sept 27 | N/A | £393 | £1,306.32 |
| UniRider
Autumn Term 26 Sept 26 - 13 Dec 26 | N/A | £113 | £365.21 |
| UniRider
Spring Term 11 Jan 27 - 21 March 27 | N/A | £100 | £323.07 |
| UniRider
Summer Term 12 April 27 - 20 Jun 27 | N/A | £100 | £323.07 |
| UniRider Summer Holidays 21 Jun 27 - 24 Sept 27 | N/A | £139 | £444.80 |
| UniRider Spring & Summer Term 11 Jan 26 - 20 Jun 27 | N/A | £203 | N/A |
*public price tickets are calculated using the best value combination of tickets for that period of time (multiple of 28 Day SE MegaRider Tickets).
**Uni of Kent DayRider ticket is £5.40 and a Uni of Kent 7 Day MegaRider £20.00. These are limited to the Canterbury area, whereas the tickets in the table above can be used on Stagecoach buses in the South East area, please see the Stagecoach website for details.
Please note: You will need internet connection to activate this ticket. Travel is only permitted where evidence of a valid ticket can be provided to the driver as you board. Please ensure that your phone has sufficient battery life to be able to access and display your ticket for the duration of your journey.
If you have any queries or problems when purchasing a ticket, please visit the Stagecoach FAQs page.
Staff ticket price 2026/2027:
Staff South East tickets are valid throughout Kent and East Sussex on Stagecoach buses. Canterbury tickets are valid for Canterbury City area and the campus.
Staff corporate tickets for University of Kent staff can be purchased using the Stagecoach Corporate Mobile App. Email TransportTeam@kent.ac.uk for the link to this app. You will need to use your kent.ac.uk email address when registering an account on the corporate scheme.
All other tickets can be purchased using Stagecoach Mobile App or on board.
The below prices will be effective from September 2026.
| Ticket Name | Equivalent Public Ticket | 2026/27 Corporate App Price | 2026/27 Public Price |
| South East Local Zone 7 day | Canterbury 7 Day MegaRider | £19.80 | £26.40 |
| South East Local Zone 28 day | Canterbury 28 Day MegaRider | £69.30 | £92.40 |
| South East Regional Zone 7 day | South East 7 Day MegaRider | £30.00 | £40.00 |
| South East Regional 28 day | South East 28 Day MegaRider | £105.00 | £140.10 |
| South East Local Zone Flexi 5 | Canterbury Flexi5 | £25.20 | £25.20 |
| South East Local Zone Flexi 10 | Canterbury Flexi10 | £44.10 | £44.10 |
| South East Regional Zone Flexi 5 | South East Flexi5 | £39.60 | £39.60 |
| South East Regional Zone Flexi 10 | South East Flexi10 | £69.30 | £69.30 |
Please note: You will need internet connection to activate this ticket. Travel is only permitted where evidence of a valid ticket can be provided to the driver as you board. Please ensure that your phone has sufficient battery life to be able to access and display your ticket for the duration of your journey. If you are experiencing any issues with purchasing a ticket please rescan the QR code.
If you have any queries or problems when purchasing a ticket, please read the Stagecoach FAQs page.