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Travel and Transport
Directions and maps
For directions and maps of how to reach the college please go to our maps page.
College Coaches
We run 10 subsidised college coach routes, see the complete list of bus routes, timetables and costs below.
Pick up point for the return journey leaving at 4:40pm is the bus lane at the front of the building.
The North Yorkshire Pass bus will drop off and pick up on Tadcaster Road. In the interest of health and safety all coaches are fitted with lap belts; these must be worn.
Please note that the Code of Conduct which applies to students on College premises also applies to students accessing the College coaches.
New route from September 2012
We have a new route 3a service picking up in Newton Upon Derwent, Sutton Upon Derwent and Elvington, please see the complete list of bus routes, timetables and costs above.
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Contact Details
Routes 1, 2, 5, 7, 9 and 10, Eddie Brown, 01423 321248
Routes 3, 3a and 6, York Pullman, 01904 622992
Route 4 and 8, Stephensons, 01347 838990
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Additional Bus Services
First York buses coming to York College/Askham Bar start from Rougier Street and the Railway Station:
White Line (Park and Ride) 3
Pink Line 12
Brown Line 13
Transdev services 20a and 26 both stop at Askham Bar (opposite York College).
Coastliner services via York stop at York College.
Bus timetables are available from the InfoZone.
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Bus Tickets and Passes
Students can purchase tickets for all the College buses from the Finance desk in the InfoZone.
Full-time students who use the First buses (including Park and Ride) can purchase discounted weekly passes from the Finance desk.
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Under 19 and full-time
If you are studying for a Further Education course, you may be eligible for free or discounted travel, depending on your circumstances. Check out what your Local Authority offers below. Application forms are available from the InfoZone or directly from your Local Authority.
East Riding of Yorkshire County Council
Offers: A discretionary contribution to your travel costs, if no help from other sources and only in very exceptional circumstances, students should apply to the College in the first instance.
Costs: You pay the remainder
If: You live more than three miles from the institution and it is the nearest institution offering course.
Contact: 01482 394680 or email student.finance@eastriding.gov.uk
Leeds City Council
Offers: £210 towards travel outside West Yorkshire, £70 reimbursed at the end of each term (2010/11 figures).
Costs: You pay the remainder
If: you live more than three miles from the institution, it is the nearest institution offering the course, and it is within reasonable daily travel distance.
Contact: 0113 247 5451
Metro also offers other concession cards, details from www.generationm.co.uk/Post16 or www.wymetro.com
North Yorkshire County Council
Offers: Travel pass for travel to and from college
Costs: £350
If: You live more than three miles from the institution, it is the nearest institution offering the course (or a suitable alternative), and it is within reasonable daily travel distance
Contact: 0845 3452153, email student.support@northyorks.gov.uk or visit the website
York City Council
Offers: Travel pass for travel to and from college
Costs: Free
If: You live more than three miles from the institution, it is the nearest institution offering course (or a suitable alternative), and your parent(s) get Income Support, Job Seekers Allowance (income based) or the household income is less than £16,190 and your parents/carers do not receive working tax credit.
Contact: 01904 551554 or email education.transport@york.gov.uk, visit their website
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Student Savers
Some student-friendly companies offer student discounts on certain services (age, time and area restrictions apply).
Arriva
Offers: Unlimited travel on Arriva bus services in Yorkshire.
Costs: See Arriva website for up-to-date information.
If: If you are aged over 18 and a full-time student.
Contact: Visit the Arriva website
Coastliner and Transdev
Offers: One third off Coastliner and Transdev bus services in York, North Yorkshire, Harrogate and District or Keighley and District.
Costs: £5 per year
If: You are a full-time student.
Contact: The Finance Desk in the InfoZone
First York
Offers: A range of discounted travel passes cards to give unlimited use of the First bus services in York from a week to a full academic year.
Costs: From £12.50 per week to £350 for the academic year.
If: You are a full-time student at York College
Contact: The Finance Desk in the InfoZone or visit the First York website for more information
16-25 Railcard
Offers: 33 per cent reduction on most fares (restrictions apply)
Costs: £28 per year
If: If you are aged under 26 or over 26 and a full-time student.
Contact: Application forms are available from local train stations, or apply online at www.16-25railcard.co.uk
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On the Train
If you are travelling to York College on the train, you can now buy your train and bus tickets together using Plusbus.
If you have a 16-25 Railcard, you can get 1/3 off your bus tickets with Plusbus.
Visit the Plusbus website for more information on ticket costs and how to purchase tickets.
Follow this link to see what our students have to say about travel to the college.
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Websites
Yorkshire Journey Planner: www.yorkshiretravel.net
Arriva: www.arrivabus.co.uk
Coastliner: www.yorkshirecoastliner.co.uk
East Yorkshire Motor Services: www.eyms.co.uk
First York routes: www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/yorkhumber/york/home
First York Student tickets www.firstgroup.com/students/index.php
Transdev York : www.transdevyork.co.uk
City of York Council: www.york.gov.uk/transport
East Ridings of Yorkshire Council: www.eastriding.gov.uk
Education Leeds: www.educationleeds.co.uk
North Yorkshire County Council: www.northyorks.gov.uk
16-25 Railcard: www.16-25railcard.co.uk
Plusbus www.plusbus.info
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Parking
Parking is by Pay and Display ticket cost 50p per day. There are ticket machines on both levels of the car park. The college has limited parking space and courteous, safe driving is expected at all times. Vehicles causing an obstruction will be clamped and a fee charged for their release. This car park can get full early in the morning. Please do not park in local residential avenues such as Chessingham Gardens. Staff and students may obtain an annual permit from the estates office on the first floor. Students are not eligible for a car parking pass until they have held a full licence for at least nine months.
Follow this link for Parking Information for Students at York College
Follow this link for the vehicle parking form
Disabled Car Parking
There are 21 disabled car parking spaces adjacent to the main entrance.
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