At Cheshire College, we believe in providing you with as much support as we can to help you focus your attention on your education. This includes helping you get to College, which is why we offer free transport for 16-18 year old students. Find out if you’re eligible and your best route!
Our free transport service is available to all 16-18 year old students who live over a mile away from the Campus they study at. Our students travel to College from Cheshire, Staffordshire, Merseyside, North Wales and beyond. Getting here for free can save you money, time and stress, allowing you to focus on what’s important: your course, friends and getting the most out of your College experience!
In the average week, our coach service transports over 1,800 students directly to campus. This transport is intended to enable students to travel from their primary home address to college.
NO PASS, NO TRAVEL
As with any other transport method, the College Coaches operate on the basis of a ‘No pass, no travel’ policy. Bus passes are on student ID cards which are also required to enter college, so please make sure you have this with you when you leave the house! Routes are regularly reviewed and monitored for capacity and service requirements. If you live outside of the areas that are advised on the Transport Booklet, please get in touch to discuss your individual needs. Whatever your transport queries, we will try to help wherever possible. Crewe Campus Coach service routes and times can be found in the Transport Booklet, here. Please note that the timetable is subject to change, and we advise students to arrive at least 5 minutes early to their stop and be wearing their college lanyard ready to board the bus. Any changes to the timetable throughout the current academic year will be sent to learners by text message. All further terms and conditions of travel can be found on the Transport Booklet.
Public bus services that we may be able to provide passes for are Arriva, D&G, First and Stagecoach. For students that are eligible to receive a public bus pass, we ask that they purchase their ticket for the journey into college on their first day and then collect their bus pass as soon as they are able to. Students will receive text messages to let them know where to collect bus passes from at the start of the September term. If you are unsure of the route that you would take to your campus of study, we have a reference table on the Transport Booklet. For a more personalised route, each company that we have bus passes for have an online route planner.
Transport may be provided by your local council in some circumstances for full-time learners who are between the ages of 16 and 19. You must be attending the nearest appropriate college and live over 3 miles away from campus. Each council has their own Post-16 Transport Policy which you can find on their website. You will need to contact your local authority in order to apply. You can find the contact information here.
To find out if there is a service available to suit you, get in touch with one of our College Transport Offices based at the Campus where you will be studying:
Crewe Campus: 01270 654654
Ellesmere Port Campus: 01244 656200
Chester Campus: 01244 656200
There are three different bus options available depending on your home location:
The College encourages staff and students who live within three miles of their Campus to maximise their environmental friendliness by cycling to College. We have plenty of secure cycle storage and cycle racks. There are also changing and drying facilities in the Sports department to enable cyclists to change before going to class.
For students that live away from public or College bus routes, we can offer to refund the cost of train tickets. Students will need to keep either physical or digital tickets as long as it details the date of travel, route taken and ticket price and submit them to the team in person or via email.
We also encourage students to purchase an annual rail saver card such as the 16-17 Rail Saver (16-25 Rail Saver for those that are turning 18) in order to reduce upfront costs of train fares. Please note that refund of tickets is done on the basis of attendance and is monitored closely.
For more detailed information about supported transport to Cheshire College, including FAQs, terms and conditions, and contact details, please refer to the Transport Booklet.
- Dedicated Crewe Coach Service:
The College provides a dedicated coach service for Crewe Campus students, offering a direct and accessible transport option to college.
Find out more about the College Coach timetables here:
Crewe College Coach Timetable
- Public Bus Service:
Alternatively, public bus services can be used with a College-issued bus pass for areas not covered by the College Coach Service.
Find out more about public bus timetables for Crewe here:
Public Bus Services
To explore specific bus routes and plan your journey, use one of the following local bus service planners:
For Stagecoach Passes: Students will receive a Stagecoach Annual Academic Pass, recorded and assigned in the college system. It is valid Monday to Friday during term time and must be used with a valid Learner ID. Passes are non-transferable and misuse will result in removal and contact with the assigned student. Passes must be applied for in advance, and no travel refunds are given while awaiting delivery.
For Arriva Passes: Students receive a Term 1 pass, followed by Term 2 and 3 passes in late December. Each pass is recorded and assigned in the college system. Passes are valid Monday to Friday during term time, are non-transferable, and must be applied for in advance. Misuse will result in removal and contact with the assigned student. No refunds are given while waiting for delivery.
For D&G Passes: Students will receive a digital academic pass via the D&G app, valid Monday to Friday during term time. Passes must be applied for in advance, and no travel refunds are available while awaiting delivery.
For First Bus Passes: Students will receive a voucher to exchange for a 3-month pass at Hanley or Newcastle-under-Lyme bus station. They must bring two passport-sized photos and their Student ID. Each student is entitled to three vouchers per academic year. No travel refunds are issued while awaiting collection.
For more detailed information about supported transport to Cheshire College – including FAQs, terms and conditions, and contact details – please refer to the Transport Booklet.
- Public Bus Service:
Public bus services are available for students travelling to Ellesmere Port Campus. These services can be accessed using a College-issued bus pass, especially in areas not covered by the College Coach Service.
View the public bus timetables for Ellesmere Port here:
Public Bus Services
To find out specific bus routes and plan your journey, use the planners below:
For Stagecoach Passes: Students will receive a Stagecoach Annual Academic Pass, which is recorded and assigned in the college system. The pass is valid Monday to Friday during term time and must be used alongside a valid Learner ID. Passes are non-transferable. Any misuse will result in removal of the pass and communication with the student. Passes must be applied for in advance, and no travel refunds are issued while waiting for delivery.
For Arriva Passes: Students will receive a Term 1 pass initially, followed by Term 2 and Term 3 passes issued in late December. Each pass is assigned and tracked in the college system. Passes are valid Monday to Friday during term time, are non-transferable, and must be applied for in advance. Misuse will result in removal and student contact. No travel refunds are provided during the wait for delivery.
For more detailed information about supported transport to Cheshire College – including FAQs, terms and conditions, and contact details – please refer to the Transport Booklet.
- Public Bus Service:
Public bus services are available for students travelling to Ellesmere Port Campus. These services can be accessed using a College-issued bus pass, especially in areas not covered by the College Coach Service.
View the public bus timetables for Ellesmere Port here:
Public Bus Services
To find out specific bus routes and plan your journey, use the planners below:
For Stagecoach Passes: Students will receive a Stagecoach Annual Academic Pass, which is recorded and assigned in the college system. The pass is valid Monday to Friday during term time and must be used alongside a valid Learner ID. Passes are non-transferable. Any misuse will result in removal of the pass and communication with the student. Passes must be applied for in advance, and no travel refunds are issued while waiting for delivery.
For Arriva Passes: Students will receive a Term 1 pass initially, followed by Term 2 and Term 3 passes issued in late December. Each pass is assigned and tracked in the college system. Passes are valid Monday to Friday during term time, are non-transferable, and must be applied for in advance. Misuse will result in removal and student contact. No travel refunds are provided during the wait for delivery.
We have a committed Bursary department who are focused on helping provide you with the support that you need. You can always get in touch at bursary@ccsw.ac.uk, or if you need any financial assistance, please find out more on our Financial Support page.
01270 654638
01244 656455
You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.
Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.
