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Travel and Transport

Our vibrant town centre Campus is within easy reach of public transport links and the North West’s motorway network and cycle routes.

Whatever transport method you choose, we can support you in finding the best route into College; advise on parking or bicycle hire/storage; investigate if you are eligible for free or subsidised transport (conditions apply).

Find your ideal bus or train route here:

— Transdev

— First Bus

— Nationalrail

SCHOOL LEAVERS

Sixth Form

Making your own way to College and taking responsibility for your own travel arrangements is an important step to becoming independent. Burnley is at the heart of many bus routes across Lancashire, Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire. Plus, there are buses with convenient pick-up points and times across West Craven, Pendle and the Ribble Valley to bring you directly into the College grounds – and home again after your studies!


Sixth Form Centre Travel

Bus passes for your preferred route (valid seven days a week)  can be purchased in advance via College each term. If you achieve 100% attendance in a term, we will reimburse you the full cost of your bus pass (terms 2 and 3 are combined). You may also be eligible for free travel, depending on your household income (subject to conditions).

We can also signpost Themis Apprentices to access discounted bus travel via Lancashire County Council.

Rail passes/tickets can be bought directly from the train operator and are not subject to any College incentives. However, you may be eligible for a travel grant for free or subsidised rail travel depending on your income (subject to conditions).

A bus or train timetable may not exactly match your academic timetable. This is a great opportunity for you to take advantage of our free breakfast offer at College; collaborate on projects with classmates; complete additional study or extra-curricular activities or socialise with friends.

Safe pedestrian routes into the town centre are easily accessible from College and we also offer bike lockers (for a small, refundable deposit) and an affordable bicycle loan scheme for those wishing to cycle to College.

 

Bike Loans

Here at Burnley College Sixth Form Centre, we’re committed to sustainability and ‘green’ transport.

That’s why we’ve launched a successful cycle hire scheme for students who can:

  • Hire an affordable, top quality, safety-checked cycle for your own use each term
  • Be provided with an approved safety helmet for your personal use
  • Receive free regular cycle servicing by experts to keep your bike in top condition
  • Make use of secure bicycle storage on Campus

UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

University Study

Students using their own transport have the option of several secure town centre car parks, situated just a couple of minutes’ walk from Campus. Our friendly Student Services team will be happy to direct you to the nearest car park. Free parking is available on Campus in the evenings if you choose to study in our UCB hub. A strictly limited number of day-time car park spaces are also available on application.

 

There is an option within the Burnley Bursary scheme (available to full-time students on a BSc Hons, BA Hons or Foundation Degree course) of £500 to cover car parking costs if required.

Burnley is at the heart of many bus routes across Lancashire, Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire, with regular weekday services stopping just minutes from Campus. The town also has four railway stations, with Burnley Central Station just a three-minute walk from our Campus.

Safe pedestrian routes into the town centre are easily accessible from College and we also offer bike lockers (for a small, refundable deposit) and an affordable bicycle loan scheme for those wishing to cycle to College.

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ADULT LEARNERS

Adult Learning

Students using their own transport have the option of several secure town centre car parks, situated just a couple of minutes’ walk from Campus. Our friendly Student Services team will be happy to direct you to the nearest car park. Free parking is available on Campus in the evenings if you choose to study in our UCB hub. A strictly limited number of day-time car park spaces are also available on application.

 

As an Adult Learner returning to education you may be entitled to free or subsidised meals and travel costs depending on your household income (subject to conditions). 

Burnley is at the heart of many bus routes across Lancashire, Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire, with regular weekday services stopping just minutes from Campus. The town also has four railway stations, with Burnley Central Station just a three-minute walk from our Campus.

Safe pedestrian routes into the town centre are easily accessible from College and we also offer bike lockers (for a small, refundable deposit) and an affordable bicycle loan scheme for those wishing to cycle to College.

DELEGATES

Employers

Burnley College offers a free, secure visitors’ car park and additional parking facilities for delegates on a range of training courses. Please inquire with the Themis team on availability when making your booking.