There are several transport options to get to College. Some providers offer special rates for students travelling by bus or train. This page gives information about the most popular routes, but it is important that you research your proposed route to ensure that you get the best value.
Please only use this information as a rough guide when making your College transport arrangements. We strongly recommend checking the relevant transport providers websites to see which services they are currently running.
Stagecoach Buses
Stagecoach bus passes can be used outside of College hours, including holidays.Discount codes - You will need a unique code to apply a discount to the purchase of either an annual or termly Student ticket. Before completing the google form, please ensure you select the correct ticket needed for your location. To request a discount code, please complete this Google Form. You must complete this Google Form before completing the ticket purchase on the Stagecoach app (please allow up to 7 working days for processing). Unique discount codes cannot be issued once a ticket has been purchased.
Bursary students: Bursary codes will be issued in due course. There is no need to complete the Google Form above.
| Cost of ticket with unique discount code applied (2024/2025) | Annual | Termly (Autumn) | Termly (Spring) | Termly (Summer) |
| Blackwater Valley | £625 | £255 | £205 | £205 |
| Gold | £775 | £325 | £275 | £275 |
Tickets can be purchased through the Stagecoach app or through their website.
Please visit www.stagecoachbus.com for more details including routes and services and FAQs. You can also follow them on Twitter @StagecoachSouth.
Click here for a map showing where the bus stops are located for the various destinations.
Thames Valley Buses
The 194 route from Bracknell provides a service for students travelling from Crowthorne, Sandhurst, Owlsmoor and Camberley. There are additional journey options to arrive and depart the College at lunchtime.
In order to receive a discount, please complete this application form when ordering your termly or annual bus pass. This application form must be completed and returned to the Student Services office.
| Annual |
Termly |
Termly (Spring) |
Termly (Summer) |
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| Network Ticket Cost (2024/25) |
£645 | £233 | £233 | £233 |
Students will need to download the Thames Valley Bus app in order to access their ticket.
Bursary students should email bursary_and_free_meals@farnborough.ac.uk if they require a ticket for route 194.
For information on all routes and services, please visit www.thamesvalleybuses.com.
There are three train stations within walking distance of the College; Farnborough Main, Farnborough North and Frimley.
16-17 Saver Card
The Department of Transport have launched a discount scheme which gives a 50% discount on rail travel for 16 and 17 year olds. The pass costs £30 and can be purchased here.
Or you can take advantage of the student rates and flexible payment options offered through the College.
Please click here to apply for a termly train pass. This application form must be completed and returned to the Student Services office. Train passes have to be ordered by the College and can take up to 14 days to be processed.
Tickets can only be replaced if they have been lost/stolen once per academic year at a cost of £10.00. Replacement tickets will not be refunded.
Passes will be valid for the designated route and can also be used at weekends and during College half terms. For more information about routes and prices for 2024/25, click here.
Please ensure you have checked the relevant train provider website for the most up to date information about services.
The College has secure cycling racks where you can store your bike - students should provide their own padlock. We ask students to research in advance the best cycle route to College - click here to discover local recommended routes.