School travel options

There are different options to get your child to and from school.

Children and young people are only eligible for free school transport in certain circumstances which are set out in government guidance. Most Hampshire children and young people are not eligible for free school transport, and over 90% of families arrange their own school journeys.

Public transport

You can view information about public transport in Hampshire. You can also read about concessionary bus passes and tickets.

Active travel, including walking to school

The Hampshire County Council Travel Planning Team work with school communities to develop travel plans that will promote safer, active and sustainable travel to school, with the support of key stakeholders including local residents. The aim of this work is to reduce the number of children being driven to and from school, to give you and your child the opportunity to exercise, reduce traffic and congestion around the school and improve air quality and the environment for the local community.

You can find out more about active travel on the My Journey Hampshire website. You can also check with your school whether they have a school travel plan.

Other sites for useful advice

The School Run has information about walking to school.

Sustrans has information about walking, wheeling and cycling. Sustrans is the custodian of the national cycle network.

Bikeability national cycle training has information to help equip children with the skills and confidence to cycle.

Planning your journey

Whether you’re looking for information about local cycle routes to work, walking maps or links to public transport, you can access it all on the My Journey Hampshire website.

Road safety information

Visit Hampshire County Council’s road safety webpages for more information, including details of School Crossing Patrols in Hampshire which provide safer routes to and from school for thousands of children and parents every day.