Student Transport

Travel Information

We are currently working hard to ensure we can provide the best and safest transport arrangements for the next academic year. 

To see our current Bus Timetable please click here (Please note we endeavour to change this each year to service the needs of our students most effectively meaning times may alter slightly).  

Franklin College runs seven bus routes itself and if these are not accessible to you we have included local bus information to help you get to college. The fares for the services are currently £1 per journey and the current timetables are listed below.

Franklin Bus termly passes

If you would like to purchase a termly buss pass the details are as follows. All prices are based on the standard fee of £1 in each direction daily. Please purchase passes from the finance office near reception.  Passes are £130 per term (each academic year consists of 3 terms). 

Stagecoach travel cards

From September 2016 Stagecoach will be offering the following bus passes:

Grimsby Megarider (£10.50) - Available for use at all times on all Stagecoach services in Grimsby/Cleethorpes within the boundaries of tollbar, Waltham, Humberston, Laceby, Great Coates and Pyewipe.

Grimsby Megarider Plus (£14.50) - Available for use at all times on all Stagecoach services in Grimsby/Cleethorpes and immingham within the boundaries of tollbar, Waltham, Humberston, Laceby, Great Coates and Pyewipe.

Megarider Connect (£33.00) - Unlimited Travel for 7 days.

All Megariders are available to purchase online here. However if you opt for the Megarider or Megarider Plus you are able to purchase these on the bus from the driver. Please note the above tickets are all weekly tickets.

Stagecoach also offer monthly tickets which are only available online and are valid for 28 days.  The cost of these are:

• Standard Megarider - £36.50
• Megarider Plus - £51.00
• Megarider Connect - £120.00

Lincolnshire and North Lincolnshire

Students travelling from Lincolnshire and North Lincolnshire can still apply to their Local Authority for a reduced rate pass (provided that they fulfill the eligibility requirements).

Lincolnshire: application forms can be obtained from Student Services or by calling 01522 782020. For a leaflet from Lincolnshire Council about transport for 2016-17 please click here. Some or all of these costs may be refunded if you are eligible for a college bursary.

North Lincolnshire: apply online at by clicking here or by telephoning 01724 297218 for an application form.

If you have any queries in the meantime, please contact our college services team on 01472 875000 or email college.services@franklin.ac.uk