Bus Travel
Students travelling to College by bus would benefit from purchasing a Severn Card.
The Severn Card is a Multi Operator Student Pass for students aged 19 and under and can be used on any scheme bus service in Worcestershire. It is valid 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Severn Card can be purchased as a half-termly, termly or annual pass and covers 3 zones of travel:
- Zone 1: Worcester City
- Zone 2: Travel between neighbouring towns or villages (e.g. Malvern/Droitwich/Hallow to Worcester)
- Zone 3: Travel anywhere within the bounds of Worcestershire
You can pay for an annual pass by monthly direct debit (9 payments from September to May*). The deadline for direct debit applications is the last Friday in August. Free travel maybe available for low income families who meet the College criteria. Please visit our website to view College Policy: www.wsfc.ac.uk
Applications for bus passes should be made between 1st March and 31st July. There is no commitment to purchase a bus pass when making an application, but this ensures the pass is received in time for the beginning of term.
For further details please visit:
www.worcestershire.gov.uk/schooltransport
To find out your route to College, please visit: www.worcestershire.gov.uk and, under 'Services’, click Travel and Roads > Bus Travel > Bus Timetables > Journey Planner. Enter your home postcode and the College’s postcode WR5 2LU and the relevant
date and time of journey.
Train Travel
A 16-17 Saver is a young person’s rail card that entitles students to receive a 50% discount off all train travel up to their 18th birthday. This can be used with the Trainline app so that the student can pay electronically each day for their ticket.
The railcard costs £30. For further details please visit:
www.16-17saver.co.uk
Train Connection to College
Students who live in areas where there is not a bus route to College and therefore travel to College by train, can claim a free bus pass to complete their journey from
Parkway/Foregate St Station.
There are direct buses to WSFC from Parkway Station and Crowngate Bus Station which is a short walk from Foregate St Station. The bus pass provides flexibility for the return journey to train stations to suit individual timetables.
An application to WCC for a Severn Card is required.
Please register your interest by contacting the Student Travel and Finance Officer.
Email: jenny.jones@wsfc.ac.uk or telephone: 01905 362616
Cycles
The College bike compound offers a secure and
sheltered area for students who wish to travel by bike. The enclosed area is accessed using a card reader.
Parking
Limited space is available for student parking. Students are required to register their vehicle in Student Services.
Further Information
For further information about travelling to College please contact Jenny Jones, Student Finance Officer, by email (jenny.jones@wsfc.ac.uk) or telephone (01905 362616).