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College Transport

Looking for the best way to get to college?
Start by checking public transport options first — they’re often more flexible, cost-effective and better suited to your schedule. College-run transport is available if there’s no suitable public route near where you live.

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Public Transport

Multiple public transport options are available to students, often offering cheaper prices and greater flexibility. Services run daily; students can pay by the day or week in much smaller instalments. Many public service operators also offer “Rover” type passes that can be used on different bus routes, which could be very convenient for students studying courses that include industry placements, such as T-Levels.

Bus Services

Stagecoach

Stagecoach offers a wide range of routes across Peterborough.

Delaine

101 102 – Bourne > The Deepings > Peterborough

201 202 – Bourne > Stamford > Peterborough

Call Connect + Centrebus

27 – Wittering > Wansford > Ailsworth > Peterborough

Walking from the Bus Station to College

Students can enjoy a simple, straightforward walk from Queensgate Bus Station to Peterborough College.

The walking route takes approximately 20–30 minutes, and passes through the scenic “Central Park” before arriving at the college gates.

Discounts

Under 25s can apply for a ‘tiger’ pass offering £1 bus routes in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
This could reduce your costs to college.

Travelling by Train

If you are travelling to Peterborough College via train, the college campus is within walking distance from the train station. Alternatively, students could walk to the Queensgate Bus Station where they can choose between the number 5 or number 2 Stagecoach bus services.

College Transport

Our college buses drop off and pick up right outside the College entrance so you will only need to make your own way to and from your local pick up point!

The college offers multiple bus services to bring students into college. The timetable for the services can be found in our handy Transport Guide. Please note that all routes, stops and times are subject to change for the upcoming academic year.

Find your nearest bus route

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  • Route 2
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  • Route 4
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All buses leave the college at 4:50pm  – students must arrive 10 minutes before the buses are due to depart or collect from their stop in the morning.

Bus Costs

To pay for your bus pass, you will be sent login details for our online payment portal Wise Pay near to enrolment.

Financial support may be available to you to contribute towards, or cover the costs of your transport to college.

For more information please visit Financial Support page here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Transport changes for September 2026

We have reviewed our college bus services and some routes and stops will change for the 2026/27 academic year.

These changes affect students travelling from Ramsey, Chatteris, Manea and Sawtry. Please check the information below carefully when planning your journey to Peterborough College.

Ramsey and Route 1

Stops already covered by suitable public bus services have been removed from the previous Route 1.

A new college Route 1 will serve selected stops in:

  • Earith
  • Colne
  • Somersham
  • Pidley
  • Warboys
  • Chatteris
  • Benwick
  • Ramsey Mereside

Depending on where you live, you may be able to use the new college Route 1 or Stagecoach X31.

You can find the stops and timetable for the new Route 1 in the college transport section above.

Chatteris and Route 2

Stops already covered by suitable public bus services have been removed from the previous Route 2.

Depending on where you live, you may be able to use the new college Route 1 or Stagecoach 5.

Please check the stops and times carefully to find the most suitable option for your journey.

Manea

Manea will no longer be served by a Peterborough College bus from September 2026.

Students travelling from Manea will need to explore alternative transport arrangements.

Sawtry and Route 6

College Route 6 has been withdrawn and will not operate during the 2026/27 academic year.

Stagecoach 904 may provide an alternative for students travelling from Sawtry.

Using public bus services

Public bus services are operated independently of Peterborough College. Routes, timetables, fares and availability may change.

Please check the latest information directly with the relevant bus operator before making travel arrangements.

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