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TRAVELLING TO COLLEGE

Getting to Weston College is easy as all three of our main campuses have great transport links across the region. 

All of our campuses are easily accessible by road, train and bus. Weston-super-Mare’s main station is on the main line between Bristol and Exeter, and all three of our main sites are close to bus stops.

As part of our commitment to environmental sustainability, we are encouraging positive changes in the way we all travel to college every day. Promoting more ecological travel options will help to reduce environmental impacts and will benefit our staff, students and local communities.

On this page you will find how to get to College by bus (using local services and dedicated College coach services) and trains, how to buy tickets and much more ... 

VIEW TRAVEL OPTIONS BASED ON YOUR AREA

Click here to read our Framework Travel Plan which identifies our key targets

SUSTAINABLE WAYS TO TRAVEL

We’re not saying you need to stop driving completely! Try leaving your car at home a few days a week or maybe park further away and walk the rest of the journey to reduce your daily carbon footprint.

59% of our students currently use public transport. Scroll down to read more about our subsidised transport options for students as well as bus timetables.

If you live close to your campus, walking to college can help to clear your mind and relax as you increase your step count. Walking as a group also makes for safer travel and a chance to be more social!

You’ll be able to secure your bike using the cycle racks which are available at all three of our main campuses. As our sites are easily accessible by road, you shouldn’t have any problems if you choose to use your bike to get here. Visit the Better By Bike website for useful information about cycling in the West and a useful Cycle Planner tool for preparing your route.

Reduce the number of cars on the road, maximise the number of parking spaces! Lift sharing is one of the best ways for students and staff to reduce their carbon footprint. Be more social, save money and reduce stress from your morning routine. Staff are invited to sign up and use the Join My Journey app. This is a free to use journey and car sharing portal where colleagues can network and arrange lift shares to reduce the number of cars on the road.

TRAVELLING BY BUS

Weston College students have a choice of two bus operators in order to meet the needs and travel patterns of all students.

We offer you the choice of two subsidised bus travel passes - which you choose will depend on where you are travelling from and whether you wish to use the service outside of college hours.

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FIRST BUS MTICKET +

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5 DAYS A WEEK £110

7 DAYS A WEEK £165

APPRENTICES PASS 17 WEEKS £165

PRICES ARE PER TERM (3 TERM YEAR)

VIEW ROUTES & TIMETABLES WHERE CAN I BUY & HOW DO I USE? TRANSPORT INFO FOR SEND STUDENTS

BAKERS DOLPHIN TRAVEL PASS +

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PER TERM £125

PRICES ARE PER TERM (3 TERM YEAR)

VIEW ROUTES & TIMETABLES WHERE CAN I BUY & HOW DO I USE? TRANSPORT INFO FOR SEND STUDENTS
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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.

OUR CAMPUSES

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15 minute walk from W-s-M station

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Main Route: 7, X1 First Bus

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Cycle racks available

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Number 7 Bus takes you right outside the campus

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Main Route: 7, X5

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Cycle racks available

What's taught at South West Skills Campus?

Construction Construction Professions Engineering 

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10 minute walk from Weston Milton Station

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Main Route: 3, X1/X2, 5.

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Cycle racks available

What's taught at Puxton Campus?

Animal Management

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20 minute walk from bus stop to Education Centre

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Main Route: X1, X2, 349, 672

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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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Number 7 Bus takes you right outside the campus

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Main Route: 7, X5

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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.

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15 minute walk from Weston Super Mare train station

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Main Bus Route: 7, 5 and 1

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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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15 minute walk from Weston Super Mare train station

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Main Route: 7, X1 First Bus

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Cycle racks available

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5 minutes for the M5

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Main Route: 50 Stagecoach

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Cycle racks available

Discover Your Route to Campus

Explore the different routes available, plan your journey, and enjoy a stress-free travel experience with FirstBus. Click the button below to see detailed maps and schedules tailored to your needs.

Click here for FirstBus routes to our campuses

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WHERE ARE YOU TRAVELLING FROM?

Travelling to study at Weston College? Click your area below to see the recommended transport routes from your area.

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Knightstone

Train: From Nailsea and Backwell Train Station head towards Weston Super Mare Town Centre Train Station. 10 minute walk from Station to Knightstone Campus.

Service: Take the X1 bus to Weston-Super-Mare bus station, then walk 10 minutes.

South West Skills Campus

Train: From Nailsea and Backwell Train Station head towards Weston Super Mare Milton Train Station. 10 minute walk from Station to South West Skills Campus.

Service: Take the X1 bus, which will take you to the Borough Arms (the campus bus stop).

Loxton Campus

Service: Take the X1 bus to Windwistle Circle, then walk 15 minutes.

Bakers Dolphin

We also run our own Bakers Dolphin Service from Nailsea via Backwell. Click above to find out more.

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Knightstone

Service: The number 7 bus takes you directly to the campus.

South West Skills Campus

Service: Take the number 7 bus to Weston-Super-Mare bus station, then change to the X1 and get off at the Borough Arms (the campus bus stop).

Loxton Campus

Service: The number 7 bus will drop you directly to Loxton Campus.

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Knightstone

Service: Take the 20 Coaster bus to Weston-Super-Mare bus station, then walk 10 minutes.

South West Skills Campus

Service: Take the 20 Coaster bus to Weston-Super-Mare bus station, then take the X1 bus to the Borough Arms (the campus bus stop).

Loxton Campus

Service: Take the 20 Coaster bus to Weston Hospital, then walk 10 minutes.

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Knightstone

Train: From Bridgwater Train Station head towards Weston Super Mare Town Centre Train Station. 10 minute walk from Station to Knightstone Campus.

Service: Take the 21A bus, when you arrive at Burnham-on-sea, change to the number 20 coaster, then walk 10 minutes.

South West Skills Campus

Train: From Bridgwater Train Station head towards Weston-Super-Mare Train Station, then change trains to go to Weston Milton. 10 minute walk from Station to South West Skills Campus.

Service: Take the 21A bus, when you arrive at Burnham-on-Sea, take the 20 Coaster to Weston-Super-Mare, then change to the X1 bus and get off at the Borough Arms (the campus bus stop).

Loxton Campus

Service: Take the 21A bus, when you arrive at Burnham-on-Sea, change to the 20 Coaster to Weston Hospital, then walk 10 minutes.

Bakers Dolphin

We also run our own Bakers Dolphin Service from Bridgwater via Burnham and Highbridge. Click above to find out more.

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Knightstone

Train: From Bristol Temple Meads head towards Weston Super Mare Town Centre Train Station. 10 minute walk from Station to Knightstone Campus.

Service: Take the X1 bus to Weston-Super-Mare Bus Station, then walk 10 minutes.

South West Skills Campus

Train: From Bristol Temple Meads Train Station head towards Weston Super Mare Milton Train Station. 10 minute walk from Station to South West Skills Campus.

Service: Take the X1 bus, which stops at the Borough Arms (the campus bus stop).

Loxton Campus

Service: Take the X1 bus to Weston-Super-Mare Bus Station, then catch the number 7 bus which will take you directly to the campus.

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Knightstone

Train: From Burnham and Highbridge Train Station head towards Weston Super Mare Town Centre Train Station. 10 minute walk from Station to Knightstone Campus.

Service: Take the number 20 bus to Weston-Super-Mare bus station, then walk 10 minutes.

South West Skills Campus

Train: From Burnham and Highbridge Train Station head towards Weston Super Mare Milton Train Station. 10 minute walk from Station to South West Skills Campus.

Service: Take the number 20 Weston-Super-Mare bus station, then change to the X1 bus and get off at the Borough Arms (the campus bus stop).

Loxton Campus

Service: Take the number 20 bus to Weston Hospital, then walk 10 minutes.

Bakers Dolphin

We also run our own Bakers Dolphin Service from Bridgwater. Click above to find out more.

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Please note note that whilst our Cheddar service will run from September 2024, we will be reviewing the usage of this over the first month of the academic year and depending on the outcome of this may cease the running of this service at the end of the Autumn term. We would suggest learners look at the First 126 and 125 services as alternatives.

Knightstone

Service: Take the number 48 bus to the Old Pier Tavern, then take the number 20 Coaster to Weston-Super-Mare bus station, and walk 10 minutes.

Service: Take the 126 bus to Weston-Super-Mare Marine Parade stop, then walk 10 minutes.

South West Skills Campus

Service: Take the 126 bus to Weston-Super-Mare bus station, then take the X1 bus to the Borough Arms (the campus bus stop).

Loxton Campus

Service: Take the 126 bus to the Weston Hospital stop, then walk 10 minutes.

Service: Take the number 48 bus to Sea View Road, Burnham-on-Sea, then catch the 20 Coaster, exit at the Weston Hospital stop, then walk 10 minutes.

Bakers Dolphin

We also run our own Bakers Dolphin Service from Cheddar. Click above to find out more.

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Knightstone

Service: Take the 125 bus to Weston-Super-Mare bus station. Walk 10 minutes.

South West Skills Campus

Service: Take the 125 bus to Aiescombe Way, then walk 15 minutes.Take the 126 bus to Weston-Super-Mare bus station, then take the X1 bus to Borough Arms (the campus bus stop).

Loxton Campus

Service: Take the 125 bus to Elm Tree Road, take the number 7 bus directly to the campus.

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Knightstone

Service: Take the X5 bus to Weston-Super-Mare bus station, then walk 10 minutes.

South West Skills Campus

Service: Take the X5 bus, get off at the Full Quart, then take the X1 to the Borough Arms (the campus bus stop).

Loxton Campus

Service:  Take the X5 bus to Weston-Super-Mare, come off at the train station, then change to the number 7 bus which will arrive outside the campus.

Bakers Dolphin

We also run our own Bakers Dolphin Service from Clevedon. Click above to find out more.

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Knightstone

Service: The number 7 bus takes you directly to the campus.

South West Skills Campus

Service: Take the number 7 bus to Weston-Super-Mare bus station, change to the X1, then get off at the Borough Arms (the campus bus stop).

Loxton Campus

Service: The number 7 bus takes you directly to the campus.

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Knightstone

Service: Take the 126 Wells bus to Weston-Super-Mare bus station then walk 10 minutes.

South West Skills Campus

Service: Take the 126 Wells bus to Weston-Super-Mare bus station, then change to the X1 bus and get off at the Borough Arms (the campus bus stop).

Loxton Campus

Service: Take the 126 Wells bus to Weston-Super-Mare bus station, then change to the number 7 bus, which will take you to the campus.

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Knightstone

Service: Take the 125 Wrington bus to Weston-Super-Mare bus station, then walk 10 minutes.

South West Skills Campus

Service: Take the 125 Wrington bus to Weston-Super-Mare bus station, then change to the X1 bus, and get off at the Borough Arms (the campus bus stop).

Loxton Campus

Service: Take the 125 Wrington bus to Weston-Super-Mare bus station, then change to the number 7 which takes you to the campus.

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Knightstone

Train: From Nailsea and Backwell Train Station head towards Weston Super Mare Town Centre Train Station. 10 minute walk from Station to Knightstone Campus.

Service: Take the X8 bus to the Leisure Centre, Backwell, and change to the X1 bus to Weston-Super-Mare bus station, then walk 10 minutes.

South West Skills Campus

Train: From Nailsea and Backwell Train Station head towards Weston Super Mare Milton Train Station. 10 minute walk from Station to South West Skills Campus.

Service: Take the X8 bus to the Leisure Centre, Backwell, and change to the X1 bus, then get off at the Borough Arms (the campus bus stop)

Loxton Campus

Train: From Nailsea and Backwell Train Station head towards Weston Super Mare Town Centre Train Station. Then catch Bus Service Number 7 from Ellenborough Park, towards Haywood Village.

Service: Take the X8 bus to the Leisure Centre, Backwell, and change to the X1. Exit at Windwhistle Circle and walk 15 minutes.

Service: Number X1 Bristol Bus Station, towards Weston Super Mare

Bakers Dolphin

We also run our own Bakers Dolphin Service from Nailsea. Click above to find out more.

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Knightstone

Service: Take the X5 bus to Weston-Super-Mare bus station, walk 10 minutes.

South West Skills Campus

Service: Take the X5 bus to Weston-Super-Mare, get off the bus at the Sports Centre bus stop, then walk 5 minutes.

Loxton Campus

Service: Take the X5 bus to Weston-Super-Mare bus station then take the number 7 bus, dropping you directly to Loxton.

Bakers Dolphin

We also run our own Bakers Dolphin Service from Portishead. Click above to find out more.

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Knightstone

Service: Take the 126 bus to Weston-Super-Mare bus station, then walk 10 minutes.

South West Skills Campus

Service: Take the 126 bus to Weston-Super-Mare bus station, then take the X1 bus to Borough Arms (the campus bus stop).

Loxton Campus

Service: Take the 126 bus to the Weston Hospital, then walk 10 minutes.

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Knightstone

Service: Walk to Worle, catch the number 6 bus to Weston-Super-Mare from the Mead Vale stop, then walk 10 minutes.

South West Skills Campus

Service: Walk to Worle, catch the X1 bus, then get off at the Borough Arms (the campus bus stop).

Loxton Campus

Service:  Walk to Worle, take the number 7 bus, which drops you directly to the campus.

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Knightstone

Train: From Worle Train Station head towards Weston Super Mare Town Centre Train Station. 10 minute walk from Station to Knightstone Campus.

Service: Take the number 7 bus, which stops directly outside the campus.

South West Skills Campus

Train: From Worle Train Station head towards Weston Super Mare Milton Train Station. 10 minute walk from Station to South West Skills Campus.

Service: Take the X1 bus, which stops at the Borough Arms (the campus bus stop).

Loxton Campus

Service: The number 7 bus stops directly outside Loxton Campus.

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Knightstone

Train: From Yatton Train Station head towards Weston Super Mare Town Centre Train Station. 10 minute walk from Station to Knightstone Campus.

Service: Take the X5 bus to Weston-Super-Mare Train Station, then walk 10 minutes.

South West Skills Campus

Train: From Yatton Train Station head towards Weston Super Mare Milton Train Station. 10 minute walk from Station to South West Skills Campus.

Service: Take the X5 bus and get off at Congresbury Bridge. From there, get on the X1, and get off at the Borough Arms (the campus bus stop).

Loxton Campus

Service: Take the X5 bus to Weston-Super-Mare Train Station, then walk to the Bus Station, and take the number 7 bus which will arrive outside the campus.

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