Weston College campus

Travelling to
College

Getting to Weston College is easy as all three of our main campuses have great transport links across the region. Whether you travel by bus, train, car, bike or on foot, here you'll find all the information you need, including timetables, ticketing and parking details.

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Bus timetables and routes

Weston College partners with First Bus to provide accessible and affordable travel for all. It's simple to find the best route for you, with frequent services to Weston-super-Mare and our campuses.

First Bus

Bus pass costs for learners

The prices below show the cost of bus passes based on your distance from Weston, including the College subsidy and the amount you'll pay.

Autumn Term
Band Distance First Bus Subsidy You pay
Band A 0–1.5 miles £295 0% £295
Band B 1.51–5 miles £295 25% £221.25
Band C 5.1–15 miles £295 50% £147.50
Band D Over 15.1 miles £295 75% £73.75
Bursary Bursary £295 100% £0
Spring Term
Band Distance First Bus Subsidy You pay
Band A 0–1.5 miles £245 0% £245
Band B 1.51–5 miles £245 25% £183.75
Band C 5.1–15 miles £245 50% £122.50
Band D Over 15.1 miles £245 75% £61.25
Bursary Bursary £245 100% £0
Summer Term
Band Distance First Bus Subsidy You pay
Band A 0–1.5 miles £205 0% £205
Band B 1.51–5 miles £205 25% £153.75
Band C 5.1–15 miles £205 50% £102.50
Band D Over 15.1 miles £205 75% £51.25
Bursary Bursary £205 100% £0

Bus passes (apprentices)

College apprentices can access a discounted 17-week bus pass. The price for these will be £295 and offer unlimited travel in the West of England zone.

Please note that for consistency the College uses the Town train station for this calculation, as it's a central spot between all three campuses.

You will receive a verification email to your college email address.
First Bus mTicket
First Bus

7 DAYS A WEEK

PRICES ARE PER TERM AND VARY IN PRICE (3 TERM YEAR)

*CARE LEAVERS (AGED 18-21) CAN NOW CLAIM A FREE BUS PASS GET YOURS HERE

Buy and use tickets on your phone
Great value for students
No need for cash
Available on iOS and Android
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What does the Weston College mTicket offer?

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Use it any time during the week – does not just need to be for college.

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Valid on all local First Bus routes across the West of England.

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Easy to use with a phone app that shows live bus times and routes.

Please click here to work out what category you are in based on how far away you live.

We are thrilled to announce that we have been able to work with First Bus and provide affordable bus pass travel for learners, who will benefit from 7 day passes that can be used at weekends for the same price as a weekday-only pass.

Our bus pass prices vary from term to term due their length. Prices can be found on the College Shop .

All learners in receipt of the College’s bursary support will receive their termly bus pass for free. For more information on the College’s bursary and how to apply, please click here .

Where can I buy & how do I use it? Transport info for SEND students

Travelling by train

All campuses are in walking distance of Weston-super-Mare train station, alternatively a short bus journey via the First Bus network is also available.

The vast majority of our students can access railcards that provide up to a 1/3 off travel. Click the below for more information.

If you are a learner in receipt of bursary, you can claim for train travel and be reimbursed for daily tickets up to the maximum value of £800 per academic year.

Train at Weston-super-Mare station

Railcard discounts

16–17 Railcard 18–25 Railcard 26–30 Railcard 16–25 Railcard
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Our Campuses

What's taught at Knightstone Campus?

Beauty Therapy Business Computing and IT Early Years Hair and Barbering Hospitality and Catering Performing Arts Public Services SEND T Levels Travel and Tourism
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Front of Knightstone Campus
15 minute walk from W-s-M station
Main Route: 1, 6, 7, 20, X1, X5 First Bus
Cycle racks available

What's taught at Loxton Campus?

A-Levels Creative Arts Sport and Fitness Law Health and Social Care
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Loxton Campus exterior
Number 7 Bus takes you right outside the campus
Main Route: 7, 20, X5
Cycle racks available

What's taught at South West Skills Campus?

Construction Construction Professions Engineering
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Front of South West Skills Campus
10 minute walk from Weston Milton Station
Main Route: 6, X1, X5
Cycle racks available

What's taught at Puxton Campus?

Animal Management
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Front of Puxton Campus
20 minute walk from bus stop to Education Centre
Main Route: X1, X2, 349, 672
Cycle racks available

What's at the Health and Active Living Skills Centre?

Artificial Grass Pitch:

Pitch 106m x 70m with storage recesses on the ends and spectator viewing area.

Sports Hall:

The sports hall is perfect for numerous indoor activities and sports.

It includes:

  • 4 x badminton courts, with available nets
  • Basketball Court, with retractable hoops
  • Netball court, with available posts
  • 5-a-side pitch, with available goals
  • A viewing gallery which is suitable for hosting netball fixtures & other competitions.
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Front of Health and Active Living Skills Centre
Number 7 Bus takes you right outside the campus
Main Route: 7, 20, X5
Cycle racks available

What's at the Winter Gardens?

We have been offering high quality degrees since 1993, during which time we've continued to broaden the choice of programmes we offer, partnering with three major Universities in the South West of England.

We have also invested tens of millions of pounds in the fantastic facilities across our campuses to create a modern, welcoming and specialist learning environment for our students.

Learn more
Front of the Winter Gardens
15 minute walk from Weston Super Mare train station
Main Bus Route: 7, 5 and 1
Cycle racks available

What's taught at Weston Bay?

This pioneering development is the first of its kind in the UK and has already received plaudits from students, parents and the Government.

Weston Bay is recognised as a crucial facility by students, parents, professionals and agencies in North Somerset, and from across the South West. It is conveniently situated on Weston-super-Mare’s sea-front, between the College’s Knightstone and Loxton Campuses.

It has eight bedrooms and three flats, allowing students to get used to living away from home by managing household tasks like cooking, washing, ironing and cleaning, in addition to developing their social skills.

The length of stay ranges from one night to three months, depending on individual requirements. Students may undertake several residential stays throughout their time at the College.

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Front of Weston Bay
15 minute walk from Weston Super Mare train station
Main Route: 7, X1 First Bus
Cycle racks available

What's taught at the Construction Training Centre?

Plant Training Health and Safety Training Scaffolding Courses Groundwork Courses Driver Training Courses Warehouse Courses Apprenticeships
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Front of Construction Training Centre
5 minutes for the M5
Main Route: 50 Stagecoach
Cycle racks available
Aerial view of Weston-super-Mare

Where are you
travelling from?

Travelling to study at Weston College?

Visit our Weston College First Bus webpage to find out the most popular routes and up-to-date timetables for our main three campuses: Knightstone, Loxton, and South West Skills.

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Having issues with
your bus pass?

Whatever you'd like to know, we're here to help...

Call: 01934 411 411 Email: BusPasses@weston.ac.uk

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