Travel & Transport

By Car

The College is easy to get to by road and there is a student car park with limited parking. The College may prioritise parking for certain groups of people. The majority of the roads locally have restricted parking.

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.

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

By Bike

Cycle racks are located outside the five storey and main building at the College. Students travelling to the College by bicycle from local areas can plan their route by visiting the Guildford Borough Council website: www.guildford.gov.uk and by clicking on Transport and Streets and following the cycling links.

Motorbike spaces are also available in the car park at the College.

By Bus

Buses run directly to Guildford College from Guildford Friary Bus Station in Woodbridge Road. Buses run to the Guildford Friary Bus Station from Woking, Farnham, Liphook, Camberley, Godalming and Dorking. Visit: www.stagecoachbus.com or www.arriva.co.uk.

There is an electronic destination board available in the Food Zone.

By Train

Trains for Guildford College stop at London Road station, which is a five minute walk from Guildford College. Trains also stop at Guildford main line railway station, which is about a 20 minute walk away. You can go to the Guildford Friary Bus Station and catch a bus to the College if you don't fancy the walk with all your books and equipment!

Train contact details: National Rail Tel: 03457 48 49 50 or www.nationalrail.co.uk or www.thetrainline.com. See also www.mytrainticket.co.uk   

Student train and bus fare cards

Young people studying at Guildford College can apply for a Student Fare Card. These cost £25 and entitle you to a third off travel on trains and half price travel on buses if you live in Surrey (excluding London Boroughs). For further information and to apply please visit Surrey County Council's website. 

Stagecoach Unirider

The Guildford College Group has joined forces with Stagecoach who are offering subsidised Bus Fare Cards. Cards can be bought on a termly or annual basis. See www.buymyunirider.com for further information.