Nottingham has an extensive and award-winning transport system. While having so many options is great for getting around, it can also make choosing the best travel option for you a bit confusing!
Luckily, we’re here to give you the lowdown on all your travel options for getting to and from college:
Tram
Nottingham has one of the most extensive tram networks in the UK, you can view the tram network’s map here.
Get connected
To get to our campuses via tram, get off at these stops:
- Adams Building — The Lace Market (we’re right next door!)
- City Hub — Nottingham Station (+ 3 minute walk)
- Basford — Cinderhill (+ 5 minute walk)
- High Pavement Sixth Form — Nottingham Trent University (we’re right next door!)
- Highfields — University of Nottingham (+ 5 minute walk)
- London Road — Nottingham Station (+ 5 minute walk)
- Wheeler Gate Salon — Old Market Square (+ 2 minute walk)
What will it cost?
There are various ways you can buy tickets. You can find out more about prices on the Tram website.
Bus
Nottingham benefits from two main bus services; Nottingham City Transport which covers the whole of the city centre and suburbs and Trent Barton which covers the city centre and the wider Nottinghamshire area with some lines extending as far as Derby, Leicester and Chesterfield.
Get connected
Both Nottingham City Transport (NCT) and Trent Barton have loads of bus routes heading in and out of the City Centre, giving easy access to the campuses.
What will it cost?
Students travelling on Trent Barton buses can take advantage of their Student MANGO Card. You can log in online to pre-pay your bus fare and you’ll get 35% off standard fares. Fares vary depending on your route.
Car
Please note: we are unable to provide student car parking at the City Hub, Highfields, Adams Building, High Pavement and Wheeler Gate Salon. However, there are number of car parks and on-road parking a few minutes walk from most of these campuses - most of which can be found on the Nottingham City Council Parking page - (just make sure you don’t leave your car in a restricted zone — no one likes parking fines!)
Our Basford campus has a limited number of parking spaces for students (please refer to the car park signage for the latest parking charges). Please be aware you will also need to display a valid college parking permit to park in this car park.
Train
Nottingham has great connections locally and nationwide, making train travel easier than you may think. Plus, you’ll get to take of advantage of Nottingham’s beautiful train station. View the network map here.
Get connected
Our City Hub, Adams Building, High Pavement Sixth Form Academy and Wheeler Gate campuses are less than 10 minutes walk from the train station. Whilst our Basford campus is directly accessible via bus and tram routes near the station.
What will it cost?
The cost of train travel can vary greatly depending on your journey and it’s often cheaper to buy a season pass. The East Midlands Railways website provides loads of info about ‘season ticket’ passes for train travel in and around Nottingham.
Student Finance
Student Finance may be able to help you with a contribution towards travel to college, visit the Student Finance page to find out more information on how to apply.
