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Travel & Transport

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.

For more information and help planning your journey to College visit The Surrey Student Partnership| website.

By Car

At Farnham Sixth Form 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 Bike

Cycle racks and motorbike spaces are available at the College. Students travelling to the College by bicycle from local areas can plan their route on the Surrey County Council website: www.surreycc.gov.uk| and by clicking on Roads and Transport and following the cycling links.

 

By Taxi

Some local companies include:

Home James, Tel: 01252 72 22 96
Station Taxis Tel: 01252 73 57 35

 

By Bus

Bus services designed and timed to benefit students by stopping at Farnham Sixth Form College or in the surrounding area include:

  • Aldershot/Bordon - no. 18 to Arthur Road
  • Dockenfield - no. 16 to Arthur Road
  • Haslemere - no. 19 to Firgrove Hill

Other services:

  • Aldershot to Farnham Train Station - nos. 4 and 5
  • Alton to The Borough, Farnham - no. X64
  • Fleet to Farnham Sixth Form College - Fleet Buzz (college days only, discounts on season tickets available from Student Services, Farnham Sixth Form College)
  • Godalming to Farnham Train Station - no. 46
  • Guildford Bus Station to Farnham - no. X65

Bus contact details:

  • Stagecoach Hants & Surrey, Tel: 0845 12 10 180
  • Fleet Buzz Tel: 01252 85 10 09

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|

 

By Train

Trains stop at Farnham Station, approximately a 10 minute walk from Farnham Sixth Form College. Local direct services include:

  • Aldershot - direct, journey time 5 mins
  • Alton - direct, journey time 12 mins
  • Ash - direct, journey time 45 mins
  • Ash Vale - direct, journey time 11 mins
  • Bentley - direct, journey time 5 mins 
  • Brookwood - direct, journey time 19 mins 
  • Woking - direct, journey time 25 mins

Local services also include:

  • Camberley - change at Aldershot, 46 mins
  • Farnborough - change at Brookwood, 39 mins
  • Fleet - change at Brookwood, 45 mins
  • Frimley - change at Aldershot, 42 mins
  • Guildford - change at Woking, 38 mins
  • Wanborough - change at Aldershot, 49 mins

Train contact details:

National Rail Enquiries, Tel: 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, 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|