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Bus Services Overview as of July 2026.
The following services are available for students:
- Contracted Services: R5, OA1, OA2, OA3, OA4
- Commercial Services: 444S, 446 (Leeds and Wakefield)
Fares and Pass Options
- Students can pay a single fare of £1.60 or use any Metro MCard App or Card products.
- For commercial services (444S, 446), students can use Metro products, but single fare prices may vary depending on distance. Please direct any fare-related queries for these services to the relevant bus provider.
Arriva provide a cost effective and flexible direct debit solution to assist you with the cost of travel. www.arrivabus.co.uk/monthlytickets
Priority PhotoCards for Contracted Services
All students using the contracted services (OA2–OA4 and R5) should hold a Priority PhotoCard, which confirms their place on the service. This helps the bus operators plan the appropriate vehicle sizes and is additional to the MCard which is used for payment. You can apply for the priority pass using the link below.
Secondary school application form | Metro
Bus Timetables
All bus timetables can be found on the West Yorkshire Metro website:
(Scroll down the page and click on ‘Oulton Academy’ to view the relevant services.)
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The information above is accurate as of 13 July 2026. We are currently awaiting further updates from bus providers regarding routes and timetables following changes to the school day and will share these as soon as they become available. Please follow our social media channels for notifications of any updates, or check this page regularly for the latest information.
