Travel & Transport

By Car

At Merrist Wood College, the car park is located at the back of the Harris Centre.Motor bike spaces and cycle racks are also provided. In order for students to park on the campus, you must register your car details with Student Services.

By Bike

Cycle racks and motorbike spaces are available at the College. Students travelling to the College by bicycle from local areas can plan their route on the Surrey County Council website: www.surreycc.gov.uk| and by clicking on Roads and Transport and following the cycling links.

By Taxi

Taxis are available from both of the train stations. The main taxi rank is on the opposite side of the Friary Centre to the Friary Bus Station. Some local companies include:

5s and 6s - Tel: 01483 56 56 56
City Cabs and Cars Ltd - Tel: 01483 88 86 66

By Bus

From Guildford:
There is a bus service from Guildford Friary Bus Station, number 20 bus (Kite), in Woodbridge Road to Fairlands Estate which is a short walk away from the College.

From Woking:
Catch the number 34 or 35 bus (both Arriva) to the Guildford Friary Bus Station and then get the number 20 bus (Kite) to Aldershot, getting off at Fairlands Estate.

From Camberley:
Catch the number 3 bus (Stagecoach) to Ash, then the number 20 bus (Kite) to Guildford, getting off at Fairlands Estate.

From Godalming:
Catch the number 70 or 71 bus (both Stagecoach) to Guildford Friary Bus Station and then catch the number 20 bus (Kite) to Aldershot, getting off at Fairlands Estate.

From Farnborough:
Catch the number 1 bus (Stagecoach) to Aldershot Bus Station and then the number 20 bus (Kite) to Guildford, getting off at Fairlands Estate.

For latest news about bus services or discount travel schemes in the area visit www.surreycc.gov.uk/buses| or for help planning your journey visit www.surreycc.gov.uk/journeyplanner|

If you live in Surrey, are aged 16-18 and on a full-time course you can get a Student Fare Card for the bus, allowing you to travel for a reduced rate on your journey to and from College. Leaflets are available from Student Services or contact Student Fare Cards (Bus) Tel: 03456 009 009 or visit www.surreycc.gov.uk|

By Train

Although there is a train station in Worplesdon it is easier to travel to Merrist Wood from the main Guildford station. From here students can either catch the number 20 public bus that runs from Guildford bus station (see bus information above) or there is a subsidised coach service that runs daily to the College. Train contact details:

National Rail Enquiries, Tel: 03457 48 49 50
Visit www.nationalrail.co.uk| or www.thetrainline.com|

If you live in Surrey, are aged 16-18 and on a full-time course you can get a Student Fare Card for the train, allowing you to travel for a reduced rate on your journey to and from College. Leaflets are available from Student Services or contact Student Fare Cards (Train) Tel: 03456 009 009 or visit www.surreycc.gov.uk|