We encourage schools to implement measures that promote sustainable travel to and from school. These measures are often formalised in a school travel plan.
We support schools by providing information and resources, running campaigns and incentive schemes. We also undertake highway improvements, which encourage sustainable travel modes.
Cycling
You can plan a cycle journey to school by using the Google journey planning option. Go to Google maps, select 'get directions' and select the bicycle logo. You can then enter your start and end points and Google will plan your journey using the available traffic-free cycle network.
For information on Bikeability cycle training courses, go to Bikeability.
Walking
If you don’t have time to walk your children to school, perhaps there is a friend or neighbour with children at the same school and your child could walk with them. Better still, talk to your school about setting up a walking bus (a group of children walking to school, supervised by at least 2 adults).
Buses
If it’s too far to walk, visit our page about buses to see if public transport could be a solution for you.
Rail
If you are 16 to 17 years old, for just £30, you can get up to 50% off rail fares with a 16 to 17 saver railcard.
Free school transport
If you think your child may be entitled to free school transport, visit our school transport pages.