Please note: This information is correct for September 2020. Updated information for September 2021 will be available shortly.
As part of a vision which holds sustainability and the environment in mind, we are committed to providing and promoting a diverse range of travel options for our students.
BMC is situated on two campuses and is well served by a range of buses and trains from across Leicestershire and surrounding counties, which makes for simple and easy access. We also continue to invest in dedicated college routes, making it even easier to access the course of your choice.
If you have any questions you can contact our Transport team on 01664 855 211.
Direct Bus Routes to BMC
Details of all direct BMC bus routes from the surrounding areas. Click on the image below to reveal more information about each route and print if required.
Route Number |
Pick Up Points on Route |
| Route 1 – Nottingham (College Minibus) | Nottingham Villages (TBC) > Cotgrave > Ruddington > Keyworth Area > Melton > Brooksby |
| Route 2 – Bingham (College Minibus) | Bingham > Bottesford > The Vale (TBC) > Melton > Brooksby
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| Route 3 –Nottinghamshire (College Minibus) | Nottinghamshire Villages (TBC) > Melton > Brooksby
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| Route 4 – Market Harborough (College Contract Coach) | Market Harborough > Kibworth Beauchamp > Kibworth Harcourt > Great Glen > Billesdon > Houghton on the Hill > Thurnby > Scraptoft > Hamilton > Brooksby > Melton
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| Route 5 – Lutterworth (College Contract Coach) | Lutterworth > Dunton Bassett > Broughton Astley > Cosby > Whetstone > Narborough > Enderby > LFE > Glenfield > New Parks > Brooksby > Melton
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| Route 7 – Ashby de la Zouch (College Contract Coach) | Moira > Ashby de la Zouch > Ravenstone > Coalville > Hugglescote > Ellistown > Bagworth > Markfield > Groby > Anstey > Brooksby > Melton
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| Route 8 – Hinckley (College Contract Coach) | Burbage > Hinckley > Barwell > Earl Shilton > Desford > Ratby > Beaumont Leys > Birstall > Brooksby > Melton
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| Route 9 – East Leake/Loughborough (College Contract Coach) | East Leake > Hathern > Shepshed > Loughborough > Quorn > Barrow upon Soar > Sileby > Mountsorrel > Rothley > Brooksby > Melton
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| Centrebus S29 – Stamford/Oakham (Rutland /College contract) | Essendine > Ryhall > Stamford > Greetham > Oakham > Langham > Oakham Enterprise Park > Whissendine > Burton Lazars > Melton > Brooksby
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| Centrebus 8 – Grantham (Centrebus Pass) | Grantham > Harlaxton > Croxton Kerrial > Waltham on the Wolds > Melton > Brooksby
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The charge for 2020/21 was £595 per student (payable in 4 instalments of £148.75) – this charge is subject to change for the 2021/22 academic year.
For more information, please contact Transport Services:
Tel: 01664 855 211
Email: transport@brooksbymelton.ac.uk.
Our Transport application for September 2021 entry will be available shortly.
All final pick up points will be confirmed after the closing date (31st July 2021)
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)
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 £595* per academic year.
Contact Transport Services for an application form and further information.
Tel: 01664 855 211
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.
*Subject to annual increase
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.
| From | To | Journey Time | No. of Changes |
| Leicester | Melton Mowbray | 16 mins | No changes |
| Hinckley | Melton Mowbray | 36 mins | No changes |
| Oakham | Melton Mowbray | 11 mins | No changes |
| Stamford | Melton Mowbray | 24 mins | No changes |
| Loughborough | Melton Mowbray | 52 mins | One change |
| Birmingham | Melton Mowbray | 1hr 12 mins | No changes |
| Sheffield | Melton Mowbray | 1hr 45 mins | No changes |
| Peterborough | Melton Mowbray | 37 mins | No changes |
| London | Melton Mowbray | 1hr 40 mins | One change |
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 and Blue Badge parking is available at all campuses
You can obtain a parking permit for the above from Student Services.
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 that are available in the area.
Please visit the Melton Council website for details on available car parks, directions, current charges and season tickets.
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.