How to get here
Loughborough is a buzzing market town with loads on offer for students. Whether you’re looking for shopping, clubbing, eating or getting in touch with nature, Loughborough has it all.
Train
Loughborough train station connects regular rail services from Leicester, Nottingham and Derby. The Ivanhoe line offers direct travel and also serves several of the smaller villages between Leicester and Loughborough. The station is about 25 minutes’ walk away from campus, or there’s a shuttle bus running every ten minutes to save your legs.
For everyone aged 16 and 17, the 16-17 SAVER RAILCARD can be purchased for £30 and will offer a 50% discount on rail travel, making it cheaper to get to school, college and work.
Bus
We’re connected by regular direct buses running from Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Melton Mowbray and Ashby. Visit www.traveline.info for more details. We may be able to help with travel passes — Email Student Finance.
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With the M1 only three miles away, you can get to us easily from all over the country. Parking is available at car parks based around the town centre, which is close to college.
More information on parkingWalking / Cycling
We’re only a ten-minute walk from Loughborough town centre, 25 minutes from the train station, and 15-20 minutes from the Baxter Gate/ Swan Street bus stops. We even have secure on-site bicycle storage.
Plane
Nottingham East Midlands Airport is just a fifteen minute taxi ride or drive away offering regular flights to and from Europe.
Bus Passes
Loughborough’s central location makes it really easy to get to and from anywhere in the East Midlands. See our bus map below for routes. For the most up-to-date prices and information, visit the bus operators’ websites or www.traveline.info
PLEASE NOTE: Bus passes must be bought directly from the bus operator and are not available from Loughborough College.
More info on travel subsidiaryTips
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.
Bus Map
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.
Car Parking
There are a number of car parks based around the town centre at:
- Beehive Lane Multi Storey
- Granby Street Browns Lane
- Southfields Offices
- Southfields Road Extension
These sites are not owned or operated by the college and may charge fees to use their facilities.
On-site parking at the college will be available for students with specific medical support needs.