Depending on your personal circumstances help may be available.
Both Westmorland & Furness and Cumberland Councils have published information giving details of the support available for 2025 / 2026.
There are various schemes ranging from Travel Bursaries to Concessionary Fares and if you don’t find anything here to help, ask at your own school or college as they may have a travel support scheme of their own.
Why not take a look and see if you qualify? Don’t let travel be a barrier.

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