UK Bus Routes

In order to help students and their families with their journeys to College, we run an extensive network of buses and transport options.

Bookings for all these services are made by parent or pupil via an online portal. Specific details can be provided on request by the Houses, the Admissions Department or the College Transport Manager.

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Escorted Coach Services

At Exeat weekends, half terms and the end of terms, College runs coach services across the UK. These run on all travel days and we provide a member of staff to chaperone on the coach.

In the south of England, these go to Oxford Peartree Services, Beaconsfield Services and Hammersmith.

In the north of England, they go to Stafford, Sandbach, Knutsford and Warrington.

Approximate travel times by road:

  • Oxford: 1hr

  • Beaconsfield: 1hr 45mins

  • London: 2hrs 15mins

  • Stafford: 1hr 30mins

  • Sandbach: 2hrs 15mins

  • Knutsford: 3hrs

  • Warrington: 3hrs 35mins

Train Station Shuttle

A shuttle service is provided between College and Cheltenham Spa train station to meet the most popular London-bound train for Exeats and half terms.

Approximate travel times by train:

  • London Paddington: 1hr 50mins

  • Birmingham New Street: 45 minutes

  • Bristol: 40 minutes

UK and Airport Transfers

UK transfers and airport transfers are arranged by College, using either our own College Drivers or one of our trusted operators. Collections and drops offs can be made at private addresses or any airport. Transport will generally be shared between students travelling at the same time unless parents request an individual car for their daughter.

Approximate airport travel times by road:

  • London Heathrow: 1hr 45mins

  • London Luton: 1hr 50mins

  • London Gatwick: 2hrs 15mins

  • Birmingham: 1hr 10mins

  • Bristol: 1hr 5mins

  • Cardiff: 1hr 30mins

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