A number of public service routes run along the grid roads close to St Paul's. These serve most of the areas to the south, north and east of Milton Keynes. Pupils can make excellent savings on travel by purchasing an MK Move All In 1 MK Smart Card, a concessionary travel pass for young people in Milton Keynes.
The MK Move All in 1 Smart Card can be read by ticket machines and used for paying bus fares electronically (instead of using cash or debit cards). It will be valid on all buses within the borough of Milton Keynes (except for Stagecoach Midlands services 83, X6 and X91 and some infrequent services) and on MK Connect services. The card offers single fares at £1.20, weekly passes at £11 and four weekly passes at £36. There is also a pay as you go purse, so you can load the card with money before boarding the bus. Please note that MK Connect only accepts single fares.
To apply for the MK Move smart card you will need to create an account on the self-service portal. To create an account click on the ‘New Customer’ start here box and then choose the MK allin1 Card option. The portal can be found here.
If you currently have a non-smart MK All in 1 card this will continue to be valid for the remainder of 2025. Please note that the non-smart MK All in 1 card will no longer be valid or accepted on public transport from 1st January 2026, so you will need to make sure you order your new MK Move All in 1 Smart Card through the portal.
We can no longer accept All in 1 forms at the school.
There are seven public bus routes that bring pupils to the school car park in the morning and leave from there each evening. Please click on the right of this page for timetables. These routes are organised by Milton Keynes Council and serve all areas of the city.
Important Messages About Buses:
In the afternoon only you will need to board the duplicate 603/604 bus if you wish to get off at Manor Road and Bletchley bus station
Please note that in the afternoon only the 603 double decker bus will NOT stop at Manor Road and will instead go direct to Lakes Estate and Newton Leys. If you need to disembark at Manor Road please ensure you get on the 603/604 duplicate bus which will go via Whaddon Way, Buckingham Road, Bletchley Bus Station, Fenny Stratford Aylesbury Street and Manor Road.
Z & S Contactless payment/Smartcards
Z&S have contactless payment systems on all of their services enabling pupils to pay using debit cards or a Z & S smartcard. The cards are available via the Z & S school portal. Please note that cash is not accepted on buses so it is important that you register to receive your smartcard as soon as possible. You can find a link to the Z & S school portal here. The MK Move All in 1 MK smart card can be used on all Z & S buses.
We have produced a Q & A to help answer any questions you might have. You can find this here. Z & S have produced a further Q & A in response to specific queries. You can find this here.
Arriva 33 bus no longer calls at St Paul's
Please note that Arriva's number 33 bus no longer calls at St Paul's. You can see their new timetable here.
MK Connect Service:
The MK Connect service covers all of Milton Keynes. MK Connect is a bookable shared ride service. All in 1 MK cards are valid on the service for a £1 single journey fare. For information about the MK Connect service see https://ridewithvia.com/mk-connect/ or email support-mkn@ridewithvia.com or call 01908 252526.
Safety on buses
Z & S are sending larger capacity buses for some routes. Where these are not available and the bus becomes full, it will return to site for a second trip. This will inevitably take longer for children to get home but safety is paramount. There will be no standing on any of the buses.
City special bus
Z & S provide a City Special bus for the afternoon journey home. The bus travels between St Paul's and MK City Centre. If your child only needs to get as far as the City Centre this is the best bus for them to get.
Free Home to School Transport
In certain circumstances Milton Keynes Council has a duty to provide free home to school transport. To find out if you are eligible please visit their website, call them on 01908 252526, or email them here.
Useful Contact Numbers
If you have any concerns or complaints regarding the school transport please contact Milton Keynes Council's Passenger Transport Department on 01908 252542.
If you wish to contact Z & S direct their number is 01296 415468 or you can email them here.
If you wish to contact Arriva direct their number is 0344 800 44 11 or you can contact them here.
Bus Timetables to St Paul's:
Route 603 (Newton Leys, Fenny Stratford and Lakes Estate)
Route 604 (Buckingham Rd, Bletchley, via Whaddon Way)
Route 606 (Greenleys, Wolverton Mill, Stony Stratford)
Route 607 (Bradville, Stantonbury, Marlborough Street, Great Linford)
Route 609 (Bradville, Heelands, CMK)
