Travel & Transport
We are currently investigating new transport opportunities for students of Merrist Wood College.
We are looking into the possibility of providing a daily bus service to and from Merrist Wood College, available to students of any age and level.
If this is something you are interested in, please click here.
Merrist Wood College tries to encourage students to use alternative modes of transport. By doing this we are aiming to reduce the amount of traffic as well as promoting a healthy lifestyle and living environment.
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.
Click here for a location map
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING PARKING
Please note that there is no vehicle access to the College from Coombe Lane and there is strictly no parking in this road. You must access the College via Holly Lane.
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By Bike
We have 3 new covered cycle shelters, one in the machinery car park, one in student overflow car park behind Harris Centre and one behind Merrist Wood House. Motorbike spaces are also available at the College.
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By Bus
From Guildford: There is a bus service from Guildford Friary Bus Station in Woodbridge Road to Fairlands Estate which is a short walk away from the College.
From Guildford:
Friary Bus Station, catch the number 20 bus (Kite) to Aldershot via Fairlands Estate.
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: http://journeys.travelsmartsurrey.info/
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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). Train contact details:
National Rail Enquiries, Tel: 08457 48 49 50
Visit www.nationalrail.co.uk or www.thetrainline.com. See also www.mytrainticket.co.uk
Student train and bus fare cards
Young people studying at Guildford College/Farnham College/Merrist Wood College and living in Surrey (excluding London Boroughs) can apply for a Student Fare Card. These cost £25 and entitle you to a third off travel on trains and to travel on Surrey buses for the under 16s fare on single and return tickets only. For further information please visit https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/schools/transport/16-plus/apply
If you are aged 16-25 and travelling by train, you may benefit from the Young Persons Rail Card by National Rail. Find out more about this card at www.16-25railcard.co.uk
If you are aged 16-17 and travelling by train, you may benefit from the 16-17 Saver Card by National Rail. Find out more information about this card at https://www.16-17saver.co.uk/.
Stagecoach Unirider
The Guildford College Group has joined forces with Stagecoach who are offering subsidised Bus Fare Cards. Cards can be bought on a termly or annual basis. See www.buymyunirider.com for further information.
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