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All annual passes cost £475 payable in full or in instalments by direct debit. Download the Transport Application Form Here and return to Transport Services promptly to guarantee your place. To discuss these routes please contact Transport Services on 01664 855 211 or email transport@brooksbymelton.ac.uk

*All routes and prices are correct for 2017 entry. Final timetables for all 2018/19 routes will be published in August 2018/19. Please contact Transport Services on 01664 855211 if you have any travel queries.

Bus routes

• Leicester to Brooksby and Melton Mowbray – Arriva 5A Service
  Melton to Brooksby – Arriva 5A Service
• Oadby to Leicester (to connect to 5A to Melton)
• Wigston to Leicester (to connect to 5A to Melton)

Student Saver Pass

Annual Arriva Leicester Zone Plus Pass available from £510 per year which can be used throughout Leicestershire on evenings, weekends and bank holidays in addition to your travel to college, offering amazing value for money. Available to all students including degree level.

To apply for the bus pass and arrange your direct debit payment please visit: www.arrivabus.co.uk/ss-midlands

Once registered Arriva will send a bus pass to you by post, or if you prefer you can choose to have an m-ticket sent directly to your child’s mobile phone. The ticket will automatically be renewed every month as long as your direct debit remains active.

For any queries please email: studenttickets.ams@arriva.co.uk

Apply online by visiting their website and for further details of this and many other Arriva ticket options. (*subject to annual increase)

Bus routes

• Bottesford (via The Vale) to Melton Mowbray – Centrebus Service 24
• Grantham to Melton and Brooksby – Centrebus Service 8
• Loughborough to Melton Mowbray – Centrebus Service 8 
• Link from Melton to Brooksby – Centrebus Service 8
  • If you purchase a Centrebus College Pass directly from BMC, your connection from Melton to Brooksby will be included using the Service 8 or Service 29 routes.  If you have any questions, please contact the Transport Team directly.

Bus pass

Annual subsidised college passes are available directly from BMC for Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Rutland from £475* per academic year. Offer open to all students, including degree level.

Contact BMC Transport Team for an application form and further information.
Tel: 01664 855 211 or email transport@brooksbymelton.ac.uk

Visit the Centrebus website to check if they have a route near you and then contact BMC Transport Team for an application form and further information.

Apply by downloading the application form here and returning it to our Transport department. Closing date for applications: 31st July 2018

*All details are correct for 2017 entry. Please contact our Transport Team  on 01664 855211 if you have any travel queries.

From September 2018, Degree levels students at BMC will have the opportunity to experience the best of both worlds: you will be able to study one of our specialist Degrees in the heart of rural Leicestershire whilst living in BMC-approved accommodation in Leicester City Centre.

For students who choose to live in our Leicester accommodation, we are providing FREE transport to and from BMC, so that you can experience city living with the added benefit of stress-free travel!

You would be surprised at the rail connections to BMC, find an option that suits you! You will find a range of options for train tickets which will enable you to purchase tickets on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly or annual basis.

The Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Street rail link runs through Melton Mowbray, linking the cities of Birmingham, Leicester and Cambridge!

For more information on rail connections, prices and information on season tickets to Melton Mowbray from your local area click here:

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If you would prefer to travel to college by train then it may be worth purchasing a 16-25 year old railcard. Costing just £30 per year, the 16-25 year old railcard saves you 1/3 off rail fares*. You can also apply for a 16-25 railcard if you are ages 26 or over; in full time study for over 15 hours a week and at least 20 weeks a year. *schedule restrictions may apply

Parking is free at our  Brooksby Campus. Don’t delay in contacting Student Services for a Parking Permit Application Form. The spaces are offered on a first come, first served basis. Order yours today!

Blue Badge parking is also available at all Campuses. Please reserve yours today with Student Services.

Download the Parking Permit application form.

Whilst we do not offer free parking at our Melton Campus, you are able to use the public car park on Wilton Road (adjacent to the Melton campus) and a number of others available in the area. Car Parking Charges at Melton Mowbray are as follows. Please visit the Melton Council website for more details for more details including available car parks, directions and current charges.

Car park season ticket

You can purchase a permit online by visiting Melton Borough Council website.

A season ticket permit can be used in the following long stay car parks:

• Mill Street
• Burton Street (excluding annexe)
• Scalford Road

You can purchase a season ticket for the following time periods:

• Annual ticket £390
• 6 monthly ticket £220
• Monthly ticket £40

For directions to the above car parks click here.

Hire a scooter at subsidised cost through Wheels 2 Work!

With an ever increasing fleet of vehicles and still growing, Wheels 2 work now helps people aged between 16 and 60 to access employment or education throughout the county.

• FREE CBT Motorcycle training
• FREE protective clothing
• FREE vehicle insurance and servicing

Wheels 2 Work Leicestershire and Rutland is part of Melton Borough Council and runs from offices in Melton which now has a larger dedicated team offering you support and advice.

For further information click here:

There are other options when you wish to travel to BMC and our team can help you find the right solution for you. Just get in touch!

Local Taxi companies

It’s easy to gain access to the Brooksby campus from Melton Mowbray, simply call a cab.

• Manor Taxis, Melton Mowbray – 01664 565533
• Topps Taxis, Syston – 0116 260 9690
• ABC Taxis, Leicester – 0116 255 5111

Selected operators may offer Student Discount. Ask the operator for 10% Student Discount on production of your Student ID Card!

FREE BMC Student Shuttle Service

BMC provide an internal shuttle service at our Brooksby campus to ensure that you are able to get around and get to your lectures on time. Our vehicles and drivers are also available to provide transport for field trips and other offsite activities to enhance your overall experience at BMC.

Car sharing

Is your car as cheap to run as you think? It is often very easy to overlook the real cost of running a car. As well as the cost of fuel, there are all the hidden extras such as car tax, car insurance, MOT test, breakdown cover, servicing parts and repairs. You may never have considered car sharing, however you could halve your fuel costs, reduce stress and CO2 and make new friends.
The ideal car sharer could be sat in the next office or classroom and you have no idea! We are currently considering an initiative to promote car sharing within the college. You never know…it could be you!
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For more information please contact Transport Services on 01664 855 211 or email transport@brooksbymelton.ac.uk

You may be eligible for financial assistance through the College Bursary and Discretionary Funds, for further information visit the Finances page or contact Student Services on 01664 855 293.

This guide has been created to provide the very best information for all visitors to Brooksby Melton College, whether this is via public transport, car, bicycle or on foot.

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