Dedicated school buses to St Bede's School in Lanchester
A network of dedicated school buses run to and from the school site each day. These buses are operated in partnership with St Bede's Catholic School.
- Flexible ticket options available, allowing you to buy the tickets you want, when you want.
- St Bede’s School Bus Tickets will allow to and from the school up to 6pm on school days, and is not valid for weekend travel.
- For travelling outside of school times, our range of Go North East tickets are available.
- Tickets available on the Go North East app, offering live journey times and peace of mind for parents with the ability to track school buses.
These tickets will offer students travel on the Go North East network to and from St Bede's Lanchester up to 6pm during term times. However for customers who travel on our services on evenings, weekends and school holidays our range of tickets for young people are also available offering unlimited travel including on St Bede's school buses.
This is intended to accommodate the varying needs of students travelling to and from the school, meaning that you only need to pay for the travel that you need.
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Terms and Conditions 2023/24
- School Bus Tickets are available to anyone enrolled at St Bede’s Catholic School Lanchester.
- School Bus Tickets are valid on the St Bede’s school bus network Monday to Friday up to 6pm during school term times.
- School Bus Tickets are not valid for travel after 6pm Monday to Friday, weekends, or during school holidays.
- Refunds on unwanted or unused tickets are available in line with Go North East’s refund policy
St Bede's Bus Ticket FAQs
Do I need to sign up?
You no longer need to sign up for a yearly payment – tickets can now be bought how and when you need to. All you need to do is download the Go North East app - click here.
Can I use the Go North East app?
Yes – our range of St Bede’s School bus tickets are available to buy on the Go North East app.
When is the St Bede’s School Bus Ticket valid?
This range of tickets is available to use on all Go North East services up to 6pm during term times.
What if I want to travel on an evening, weekend or school holiday?
Our range of Young Person’s daily, weekly and monthly tickets offer unlimited travel on all Go North East services.
Is data needed for the app to work?
No – your phone does not need to be connected to the internet to activate and use tickets. However the app on your device must be refreshed periodically by connecting to the internet.
What if my mobile phone is lost or stolen?
If your phone is lost or stolen, please contact the Customer Services Team on 0191 420 50 50. The team will be able to lock the tickets on your old phone and re-add to your new device.
Can a key card be issued for parents not wanting to purchase via an app?
As well as providing a safe and secure platform for your ticket, the Go North East app offers journey planning and real peace of mind for parents with the ability to track school buses. However, if you do wish to buy tickets via the key, weekly and monthly Go North East tickets will be available from our Customer Services Team on 0191 420 50 50.