Learner Transport

In preparation for the next academic year, returning parents & carers must re-apply for transport for their young person to attend college for their second year.

You can do this by filling in an online form or contacting your local council’s transport team via telephone. 

Find your local council

If you know your Local Authority, click the relevant button below to apply for transport:

If your Local Authority is not included in the above list and you require support with finding the relevant information for your young person’s transport application, please don’t hesitate to contact 01623 499173 to speak to someone in the team who can help.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, but for applications made after June 30th, councils cannot guarantee that transport will be confirmed and set up for the start of September.

Yes, unless your young person’s tutor has been in contact to advise you that their programme/days are changing.

This cannot be guaranteed. The council will try to minimise changes, but every year the contracts have to go out to tender, and the council cannot confirm ahead of this that it will be the same company who will be transporting your young person.

It usually takes around 4-8 weeks for the application to be processed. Councils will try to contact you in August to confirm your young person’s transport place.

By calling your local council, you will be able to speak to a representative from their customer service team who can support you over the phone with completing your application. If you require any further assistance, you can get in contact with the IAG team by calling 01623 499173 or emailing iag@portland.ac.uk.