Travelling to Campus
How you travel to and from College can seem a little daunting, especially if it's the first time you've needed to travel some distance. This page aims to provide support and guidance to help you plan your journey.
Whether you've already applied or are planning to apply, our bus routes offer a convenient, reliable way to get to campus without the hassle. It’s the perfect time to apply to One and experience all we have to offer.
Apply for a college bus pass
The college runs dedicated bus routes across Suffolk and Essex, using an enhanced home-to-college bus service managed by First Bus.
Financial support to help with costs of bus travel
Assistance with travel costs may be available through Suffolk County Council’s Post 16 Discretionary Travel scheme; further details and application forms are available on the Suffolk County Council website: www.suffolkonboard.com
Students who may require financial support can apply for the 16-19 Bursary Fund. Successful applicants can offset their funding award towards this cost.
- Your household income must be below £30k to be eligible for support with travel and other costs associated with your studies.
- If your household income is between £30k and £40k and reside over 3 miles from the college, you may be able to apply for travel on our college-run routes (other restrictions may apply).
Register your interest for bus travel
Termly bus passes will be available for purchase from 1st August 2025. In the meantime, we kindly ask you to register your interest below. All bus tickets are sold on a termly basis and are £408 per term per student.
Other bus tickets
Suffolk County Council has a timetable of dedicated public transport for students which will provide easy access. Please refer to the following websites for further details.
Suffolk on Board - www.suffolkonboard.com
Rail Travel
Rail travel linked into the local Park & Ride shuttle bus service, which runs every 10 minutes, provides an excellent means of travel.
Greater Anglia
Greater Anglia is pleased to offer students a special discounted rate on season tickets purchased for travel to College by train. For further information please visit their website.
Firstly, you will need to get yourself a student railcard. These can be obtained from any staffed station ticket office or online using www.railcard.co.uk
Driving
Car Parking at One Sixth Form College
Cycling
Secure facilities are available at the centre to enable students to park cycles. To further support cycling the centre provides lockers and shower facilities for students who travel by bicycle.
Motorcycle / Scooter
Scooters are a popular form of transport for students travelling to the centre, and we provide parking spaces for both motorcycles and scooters within the car parking area.
Walking
Students who live within a three-mile radius of the centre are encouraged to walk to the centre to help promote personal fitness and healthy living.
Safe Travelling and Severe Weather Information
Please check the current Government and Suffolk County Council Guidelines for safe travelling during the COVID pandemic.
Key Sources of Information
- Suffolk Post-16 Travel Policy 2021-2022
- Suffolk on Board Opt In Apply
- travelline (for planning a route)
- www.firstbus.co.uk
- www.ipswichbuses.co.uk
- www.beestons.co.uk
- www.simonds.co.uk
- www.greateranglia.co.uk
- railplus.greateranglia.co.uk
Get in touch
If you have a query about getting to One please email us at transport@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk
