Getting to the College
Farnham College tries to encourage students to use alternative modes of transport. By doing this we are aiming to reduce the amount of traffic as well as promoting a healthy lifestyle and living environment.
Travelling To Farnham College
Farnham College Map|
By Car
At Farnham College, there is a student car park with limited parking next to College Court. All vehicles parked at the College must be registered and display a valid permit. Forms are available from Reception and need to be completed every academic year. If you park off-site, you must ensure you are parked legally and are not blocking residents’ driveways.
By Moped
A moped loan scheme run by Wheels 2 Learn is also available for Further Education students aged 16 plus on 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 at www.sstp.org.uk|
By Taxi
Some local companies include:
Home James, Tel: 01252 72 22 96
Station Taxis Tel: 01252 73 57 35
Travelling By Bus
Services designed and timed to benefit students by stopping at the College or nearby:
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Aldershot/Bordon - no. 18 to Arthur Roa
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Dockenfield - no. 16 to Arthur Road
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Haslemere - no. 19 to Firgrove Hill
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Tongham - no. 807 (college days only)
Other services:
Bus contact details:
Stagecoach Hants & Surrey, Tel: 0845 1210180
Fleet Buzz Tel: 01252 851009
For latest news about bus services or discount travel schemes in the area visit www.surreycc.gov.uk/buses| or for help planning your journey visit www.surreycc.gov.uk/journeyplanner|
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, allowing you to travel for a reduced rate on your journey to and from College. Leaflets are available from Student Services or contact Student Fare Cards (Bus) Tel: 03456 009 009 or visit www.surreycc.gov.uk
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND HELP PLANNING YOUR JOURNEY TO COLLEGE VISIT THE SURREY STUDENT TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP WEBSITE WWW.SSTP.ORG.UK
BY RAIL
Trains stop at Farnham Station, approximately a 10 minute walk from Farnham College. Local direct services include:
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Aldershot - direct, journey time 5 mins
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Alton - direct, journey time 12 mins
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Ash - direct, journey time 45 mins
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Ash Vale - direct, journey time 11 mins
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Bentley - direct, journey time 5 mins
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Brookwood - direct, journey time 19 mins
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Woking - direct, journey time 25 mins
Local services also include:
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Camberley - change at Aldershot, 46 mins
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Farnborough - change at Brookwood, 39 mins
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Fleet - change at Brookwood, 45 mins
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Frimley - change at Aldershot, 42 mins
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Guildford - change at Woking, 38 mins
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Wanborough - change at Aldershot, 49 mins
Train contact details:
National Rail Enquiries: 03457 48 49 50
Visit www.nationalrail.co.uk| or www.thetrainline.com|
Student Train Fare Car
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, allowing you to travel for a reduced rate on your journey to and from College. Leaflets are available from Student Services or contact Student Fare Cards (Train) Tel: 03456 009 009 or visit www.surreycc.gov.uk|