What do I need for my journey?

Then decide what items you should take with you. This could be things like a coat for rain, sun cream and a drink. You can use weather apps and smart speaker functions to help check the weather forecast.

Before you leave check you have:

• Keys

• wallet/purse

• bus pass

• ticket

• mobile phone

• a drink

• coat

Mobile phone

Make sure its fully charged before you head out. This might mean getting it ready the night before an early morning journey. It’s useful to contact someone for help and if you have a mobile ticket, you will need it switched on to show your ticket.

Check that you can buy a ticket or that you have your pass on you. Many operators in Suffolk now allow you to pay using your mobile phone, or buy tickets before you travel using an app.

.Moving from high school into higher education might mean you need to travel further away from the school you went to. You will need to think about how you are going to get there. Find out more about Post 16 transport options on Suffolkonboard.

Travel Discounts

Many bus and train operators have their own discounted tickets. To find out more about maps of the network, fares and tickets visit Suffolkonboard. If you know who your bus company is, you can go to them directly. Railcards can offer discounts for 16-17 and 16-25 year olds. Check them out on the train operator’s website. In Suffolk our train operator is Greater Anglia.

If you need extra help on your journey, there are downloadable cards you can keep on you to show the driver. They can be found here:

Posters and Resources

Extra Help to Travel | First Bus

There is also a Disabled Persons free travel bus pass. To qualify for this, you need to meet certain disabled criteria.