Severn Card

A multi-operator bus pass available to Worcestershire residents under the age of 19, and students of the sponsor colleges.

• What is the Severn Card?
• Who is entitled to have one?
• When is the Severn Card valid?
• What services can I use?
• What if I only travel within Worcester City?
• How do I get one?
• What does the Severn Card cost?
• Are refunds available?
• What do I do when I receive my card?
• What happens if my card is lost or stolen?
• How do I renew my card each term?
• Services that accept the Severn Card

• Download the Severn Card Leaflet  (452.77 KB)

What is the Severn Card?

The Severn Card is a multi-operator bus pass, allowing the holder of the pass to travel on any bus service included within the scheme during term time.

Who is entitled to have one?

The Severn Card is available to Worcestershire residents under the age of 19, and students of the sponsor colleges.

When is the Severn Card valid?

The Severn Card can be used 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, including half term holidays. Pay annually and the Severn Card is also valid for school holidays, excluding the summer break.

What services can I use?

The Severn Card is valid on most local bus services within Worcestershire.

See the full list of bus services below.

What if I only travel within Worcester City?

We have a cheaper pass available which entitles the holder to travel on valid services within the Worcester boundaries rather than the county. Please specify your preferred Severn Card on your application form.

How do I get one?

The Severn Card is only available from Worcestershire County Council by completing one of our Transport Application Forms.

You can :

• Download forms below
  • Under 16's School Transport Application Form  (189.39 KB)
  • School / College Transport Application Form for Post 16 Students  (148.75 KB)
• Call the Worcestershire Hub on 01905 765 765
• Collect one from any Worcestershire school or college

What does the Severn Card cost?

Pershore College of Horticulture
(Additional Payment Rates)

* A reduced contribution rate is available if the student’s family household is in receipt of Maximum Working Family Tax Credits or if the student is entitled to free school meals.

Are refunds available?

There are no refunds available for the Severn Card.

What do I do when I receive my card?

You will need to attach a passport sized photo to your card and then seal it in the self-sealing laminate pouch provided with the card. Your card will not be valid until you have done this.

What happens if my card is lost or stolen?

If a card is stolen, a free card can usually be obtained if you report the incident to the police and provide the County Council with a valid crime reference number.

If a card is lost we can normally replace this for a charge of £20.00. Cheques should be made payable to Worcestershire County Council and sent to:

Education Travel Travel
Worcestershire County Council
County Hall
Spetchley Road
Worcester
WR5 2NP

along with a covering note to identify the student.

If a card becomes unreadable a replacement will be required. Please note there is normally a limit of one replacement card per term.

How do I renew my card each term?

There's no need to re-apply each term. We'll send out a payment request letter in advance and, as soon as we've received your payment, we'll send out your replacement card for the next term. If you don't want the card for the following term, simply return the reply slip on the payment request letter to let us know.

Or why not pay annually and enjoy a discount?

Services that accept the Severn Card

Worcester City Services

22/23   26/26A   27/27A   31   32   33/33A/33C   35   37/37A

38/39   44/44A/44B   144   166   294/295   300   302   303   

308/310   350   363   372/374   382   420   550/551/557   

758   824   826   829   850   942  S1   S2   S3   S4   S5   S8   

S23   S27   W1   X22/X23

Evesham / Pershore Area Services

166   247   350   382   383   540/545   550/551/557   552   

554   564   571   581   582   583   584   850   855/860   S54

S55

Droitwich / Redditch / Bromsgrove Area Services

20   50   51*   55/56   57/58   60   61   63   64   67   68   69   70

83   141   143   144   145   146   175   177   178   179   182/183

247   318   333/334   350   843   S23   S57/S58   S59   S69   

S70   S71   S77   S91   S92   S93   S94   X3/X3A

Tenbury / Martley Area Services

291   308/310   420   758   824   825   826   827   829

Malvern Hills Area Services

42/42A/S42   44/44A/44B   363   372/374   420   423   424   425

S8   S63   S64   S65

Wyre Forest Area Services

1*   2   3*   5/5A   7   10   11   192   291   292    294/295   300   

302   303   333   812   823   914   915   X3/X3A

* First only

For full details on any of these bus services, please visit our bus timetables page