Getting to the College

Guilford College tries to encourage students to use alternative modes of transport rather than just their car! By doing this we are aiming to reduce the amount of traffic
on campus as well as promoting a healthy lifestyle and living environment.

 

  

By Bus

From Guildford:

There is a bus service from Guildford Friary Bus Station in Woodbridge Road to Fairlands Estate which is a short walk away from the campus.

From Guildford Friary Bus Station, catch the number 20 bus (Kite) to Aldershot via Fairlands Estate.

From Woking:

Catch the number 34 or 35 bus (both Arriva) to the Guildford Friary Bus Station and then get the number 20 bus (Kite) to Aldershot, getting off at Fairlands Estate.

From Camberley:

Catch the number 3 bus (Stagecoach) to Ash, then the number 20 bus (Kite) to Guildford, getting off at Fairlands Estate.

From Godalming:

Catch the number 70 or 71 bus (both Stagecoach) to Guildford Friary Bus Station
and then catch the number 20 bus (Kite) to Aldershot, getting off at Fairlands Estate.

 

From Farnborough:
Catch the number 1 bus (Stagecoach) to Aldershot Bus Station and then the number 20 bus (Kite) to Guildford, getting off at Fairlands Estate.

Bus contact details:

www.stagecoachbus.com
www.arriva.co.uk|

 

Student Bus Fare Card

If you live in Surrey, are aged 16-18 and on a full-time course, you can get a Student Fare Card for the bus which means that you can travel for a reduced price. 

Leaflets are available outside Student Services MWA 15 (Merrist Wood).
Alternatively you can contact:

Student Fare Cards (Bus)

Tel: 03456 009 009 or Visit:  www.surreycc.gov.uk 
| Click on Roads and Transport and then select Buses and Trains.

For more help to plan your journey to College, visit the Surrey Student Transport Partnership website at: www.sstp.org.uk|

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By Train

Although there is a train station in Worplesdon it is easier to travel to Merrist Wood from the main Guildford station. From here students can either catch the number 20 public bus that runs from Guildford bus station (see bus information above) or there
is a subsidised coach service that runs daily to the Merrist Wood Campus.

Train contact details: 

National Rail Enquiries: 03457 48 49 50
Visit: www.nationalrail.co.uk || or www.thetrainline.com| |

 

Student Train Fare Card

If you live in Surrey, are aged 16-18 and on a full-time course, you can get a Student Fare Card for the train which means that you can travel at a reduced price. 

Leaflets are available outside Student Services MWA 15 (Merrist Wood).
Alternatively you can contact:

Student Fare Cards (Train)

Tel: 08456 009 009 or Vist:  www.surreycc.gov.uk ||  
Click on Roads and Transport and then select B uses and Trains

For more help to plan your journey to College, visit the Surrey Student Transport Partnership website at: www.sstp.org.uk| |

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By Car

At Merrist Wood, the car park is located at the back of the Harris Centre.

Motor bike spaces and cycle racks are also provided. In order for students to park on the campus, you must register your car details with Student Services.

For travel routes into all campuses, please see Directions and Maps|

 

Park and Ride Facilities

There are several spacious park and ride facilities in the Guildford area with services operating quite regularly (every few minutes). The park and ride buses drop passengers off at the Friary shopping centre. 

Sites around Guildford include:

• The Spectrum
• Merrow
• Artington
• The large car park at the rear of Guildford main line railway station. 

The earliest buses start at about 7:30am and the latest bus (which runs to the Spectrum) is at 11:10pm.

Full details are available on the Surrey County Council website www.surreycc.gov.uk |

Click on Road and Transport and then select Parking, Park and Ride and Guildford Town Park and Ride.

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By Moped

A moped loan scheme run by Wheels 2 Learn is also available for Further Education students, who are aged 16 plus, on a full-time courses, who live in Surrey and are unable to reach the College by public transport.

For more information, visit the Surrey Student Transport Partnership www.sstp.org.uk|

 

By Taxi…

Taxis are available from both of the train stations. The main taxi rank is on the opposite side of the Friary Centre to the Friary Bus Station.  Some local companies include:

5s and 6s - Tel: 01483 56 56 56
City Cabs and Cars Ltd - Tel: 01483 88 86 66

 

By Bike

Cycle racks are located in the car park at the back of the Harris Centre.

Students travelling to the College by bicycle from local areas can plan their route by visiting the Guildford Borough Council website: http://www.guildford.gov.uk/GuildfordWeb/Tourism/Sport|

 

 

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