St David's offers both Level 3 (A Level and BTEC) and Level 2 (GCSE and BTEC) courses. Use the links below to find out more about each course we offer.
St David's offers both Level 3 (A Level and BTEC) and Level 2 (GCSE and BTEC) courses. Use the links below to find out more about each course we offer.
IMPORTANT: We recommend that all students wear a face covering on buses.
The college runs two bus services:
Route 4: Runs from Hengoed via Caerphilly / Thornhill / Llanishen
To view the Route 4 timetable, click here.
Route 5: Runs from Mountain Ash via Pontypridd / Llantwit Fardre / Church Village / Tonteg and Taffs Well.
To view the Route 5 timetable, click here.
Students living in Rhondda Cynon Taff and Caerphilly may be eligible for a free bus pass. To apply, please contact the local authority in your area.
Student wishing to take the Route 4 or Route 5 College buses must apply through the college.
To apply for a College bus pass (Route 4 or 5), you can complete the following form.
If you wish to pay in advance for the whole year, you can make a single discounted payment of £295 payable by Monday 6 September 2021.
The undiscounted cost for the year is £330 a year, split into 3 termly instalments as follows:
College travel passes (post 16 years):
https://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/Services/Schools-and-learning/College-travel-passes
College Transport:
Buses for students coming from the Vale of Glamorgan are provided by the council free of charge, provided students live within those areas.
Bus Timetables:
S46: Llandough, Dinas, Lidl, Sully, Penarth
S48: Wick, Llantwit, Rhoose, Barry, Wenvoe
For more information on the Vale of Glamorgan buses, go to www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/en/living/transportation/school_transport/school-Transport.aspx or please email schooltransport@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
Additionally there is a pass which students can apply for online which will give them a discount on bus travel. Please go online and look at: https://mytravelpass.gov.wales
On showing a myTravel pass this will allow them to purchase tickets on NAT and Cardiff buses with up to 33% discount.
Important Links:
Vale of Glamorgan School Transport :https://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/en/living/transportation/school_transport/School-Transport.aspx
Vale of Glamorgan Council’s Risk Assessment for School Transport (Sep-20):https://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/Documents/Living/Transport/School%20Transport/School-Transport-General/School-Transport-Risk-Assessment-Sep-20-English.pdf
Vale of Glamorgan Council’s Guidance for Parents, Carers and Learners:https://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/Documents/Living/Transport/School%20Transport/School-Transport-General/School-Transport-Operations-from-Sep-20-Parents-Carers-and-Learners-English.pdf
Vale of Glamorgan Council’s Guidance for Drivers and Passenger Assistants:https://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/Documents/Living/Transport/School%20Transport/School-Transport-General/School-Transport-Operations-from-Sep-20-Driver-and-Passenger-Assistant-Requirements-English.pdf
