How to get here
Bus
We are connected by regular direct buses running throughout Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. Visit Traveline for more details and to plan your journey.
Train
Loughborough train station connects regular train services from Leicester, Nottingham and Derby. The station is about 25 minutes’ walk away from campus, or there’s a shuttle bus that runs every ten minutes.
For everyone aged 16 and 17, the 16-17 SAVER RAILCARD can be purchased for £35 and will offer a 50% discount on rail travel, making it cheaper to get to school, college and work.
Car
We have limited parking for students at Loughborough College which is only available on request and usually under exceptional circumstances. There is ample parking available a short walk away in Loughborough town centre.
Walk
We are only a ten-minute walk from Loughborough town centre, 25 minutes from the train station, and 15-20 minutes from the town centre bus stops. We also have secure on-site bicycle storage.
Travel Subsidy
A subsidy is available from the college to cover the cost of public transport. It can be used to pay for daily, weekly, monthly or annual tickets.
For full details or to apply, e-mail the Bursary team.
| Circumstance | Age 16-18 | Age 19+ |
|---|---|---|
| Live outside LE11 for Loughborough College. Live outside a 3 mile radius for all other campuses | ||
| Within LE11 postcode for Loughborough College or 3 mile radius of other campuses | ||
| Household income below £32,000 | ||
| Household income above £32,000 | ||
| For use towards buses and trains | ||
| For use towards cars and mopeds | ||
| Unable to use public transport for health reasons | ||
| Subsidy amount | £585 | £585 |
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Travel Tips
Many bus companies offer travel passes covering wider zones, or passes allowing low-cost travel across multiple bus operators.
Kinchbus sell travel passes covering Loughborough town only, giving a cheaper option for local students. Paying the full cost up front gives the biggest overall discount, while paying monthly by Direct Debit offers more affordable payments.
Paying the full cost up front gives the biggest overall discount, while paying monthly by Direct Debit offers more affordable payments
If your journey requires taking more than one bus, use the same operator where possible. This may mean a little more walking but will be considerably cheaper
Where We Are
Bus Services
Nottingham City Transport
Covering Coalville, Ashby-de-la-Zouch and Leicester, along with the smaller towns in between.
The availability of academic year passes should be confirmed with NCT directly.
Kinchbus
Covering Derby, Nottingham, Loughborough and Leicester, including Skylink buses.
Combined Kinchbus and Trentbarton student passes are available, covering more of Nottinghamshire.
Arriva
Covering Coalville, Ashby-de-la-Zouch and Leicester, along with the smaller towns in between.
Academic year passes can be paid for up front or by Direct Debit and offer 24/7 travel.
Midland Classic
Covering Ashby-de-la-Zouch and Shepshed.
This operator only offers daily tickets.