Transport

Students applying or enrolling on programmes at BLC in 2024/25 may be subject to charges on the college buses.

(Please note that this does not apply to continuing or progressing Main Programme FE students or apprentices who enrolled at BLC in the 2021/22 academic year and received a bus pass in the 2022/23 and 2023/24 academic years using the transport fee waiver.)

Dependent on where you will be travelling from, your charge band will be listed on the bus timetables for the stop you will be using.

BUS CHARGES FOR 2024/25
Charge Band	BLC Main Study Programme	BLC Apprentices
A	£280	£100
B	£380	£135
C	£500	£170
D	£610	£210

 

Yes, you can either pay for your bus pass in full or in three termly instalments. Please see the breakdown below:

Instalment 1 – Due by 2nd September 2024
Instalment 2 – Due by 6th January 2025
Instalment 3 – Due by 17th April 2025

BUS CHARGES FOR 2024/25 – INSTALMENT OPTIONS
Charge Band	BLC Main Study Programme	BLC Apprentices
A	3 Instalments of £93.33	3 Instalments of £33.33
B	3 Instalments of £126.67	3 Instalments of £45.00
C	3 Instalments of £166.67	3 Instalments of £56.67
D	3 Instalments of £203.33	3 Instalments of £70.00

 

Once you have completed the online application form, you will be directed to make payment via the Online Store. Alternatively, please click on the links below which will take you direct to the Online Store: 

BLC Main Study Programme Students – Click here to make payment.  

BLC Apprentices – Click here to make payment.  

Please ensure that you have completed the College Bus Pass Application Form before making payment. Please keep a copy of your receipt. 

For learners enrolled in Full Time or Part Time FE study programmes, Traineeships or Supported Internships, we offer Bursary Funding to help reduce or cover the cost of a bus pass, subject to availability.

As Bursary Funding is limited, it will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis to learners who submit an eligible application with mandatory evidence.

The College Bus Pass Application Form will ask questions to determine your eligibility to apply for a Bursary.

For more information, please visit: Financial Support – Buxton & Leek College (blc.ac.uk)

We will issue your bus pass when you start college, subject to a completed application form and payment (in full or instalment) or bursary completion.

Yes, we will arrange temporary bus passes for the first few weeks of college.

Yes, please fill out the online form to indicate if you will be using the connecting bus across campuses.

Connecting buses run between Leek, Buxton & Harpur Hill.

This service is free to all BLC students, you will need to ensure you wear your lanyard to travel. If lanyards are not worn the bus driver may refuse travel.

If your college does not arrive on time, please follow the Transport Incident Process for Students here.

High Peak have added some of the college bus routes to their Bus Tracker App.

The routes covered are the U1, U3, U4, U5 (morning & evening), 199 and 58.

The D&G bus tracker app covers the 108 service.

For further information about the Bus Tracker Apps, please click here.

For any changes or amendments to your bus pass, please contact FE Curriculum Support. Charges will be subject to our terms and conditions.

In severe weather conditions we will try our best to maintain services. However, in some conditions, side roads and back roads become too difficult to negotiate, and we’ll operate a service with a reduced number of stops. If you’re in doubt, you can find out by checking the weather page.

Buxton station is only five minutes walk from the Devonshire Campus.

Buxton has direct trains from Manchester Oxford Road and Manchester Piccadilly, via Stockport. The journey takes about an hour.

You can also travel to Sheffield, which involves at least one change. For timetables contact National Rail Enquiries, 08457 48 49 50

Traveline also provides local information on trains and other forms of public transport.

www.railcard.co.uk offers a ‘young persons’ railcard that could save you a 1/3 off your fare throughout the country. You can apply for a ‘young persons’ card if you are 16-25, or 26 and over but in full time education.

There is no train station in or near to Leek.

Cycling
The Devonshire Campus has facilities for cyclists to store their bikes free of charge in the sheltered bays which are located behind the old gatehouse.
There are showers within the catering changing rooms that staff and students can use to freshen up.

Cycle security
We have a very good security record for cycling, however its always good to lock your bike securely! Heavy duty bike locks can be obtained from the security office at a heavily subsidised rate.

Motorcycling
Motorcyclists are welcome at the Devonshire Campus. Motorcycles do not require a parking permit, and can be parked free of charge on site. There is a sheltered motorcycle parking area within the main car park.

Buxton to Derby bike ride
Each year, in June, we hold a bike ride between Buxton and Derby. Around 100 people take part, having great fun and raising money for charity in the process.

Student car parking

If you decide to bring your car to Buxton  or Leek campuses, please be aware there is no student parking on site.

In Buxton, we recommend you park in the Pavilion Gardens car park, which is around five minutes walk away on Burlington Road, near to the junction with St Johns Road. There is usually ample space during term time. You can purchase a special season ticket at a heavily discounted student rate of £110 per year from High Peak Borough Council, otherwise reasonable pay & display rates apply. Access to the Campus is easiest if you park on the top deck, at the opposite end to the ramp.

In Leek there are various short and long stay car parks within short walking distance from the College campus, all of which are Pay & Display.

Considerate parking

However, if you choose to park on street, please bear in mind that there are traffic wardens in the area who will penalise those who park illegally.
By parking considerately we ask the following:

• Please do not park on junctions.
• Please do not block driveways or dropped kerbs.
• Please consider residents parking needs.

We thank you in advance for your help and consideration. How you park your car can impact people’s attitude and perception of students and the University.

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