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Derby College is closer than you think

We are easy to reach, with central campuses in Derby and Derbyshire all served by good public transport links.

We want you to get to College as easily, conveniently and cheaply as possible. We’ll help you find the best transport option – whether it’s cycling, using a motorcycle or moped, taking the train, catching a bus or walking. Keep scrolling through this page to find out more.

If you can’t find the travel information you need on this page, don’t worry, Student Services provide the latest information on travel deals and discounts to help you save time and money, plus advice on journey planning and opportunities such as cycle training. Call 0800 028 0289 and ask for Student Services or email studentservices@derby-college.ac.uk

Public transport routes

Our city-centre campuses are all easily accessible by public transport and we provide a bus service at the beginning and end of the College day between the main campuses and serving locations on these routes.

Travelling by Bus

College Bus
Trent Barton Bus Service Journey Planner
Arriva Bus Service Journey Planner

Travelling by Rail

National Rail Journey Planner

b_line card

b_line is a cut-price bus and train travel discount card for young people aged 11 up to 19 and living in Derbyshire.

Bus Discounts

Trent Barton – Mango card – Mango may reduce your travel costs by up to 20%.
Arriva – Student Saver Tickets
Multi-Operator bus travel – Spectrum card

Rail Discounts

16 – 17 Saver
16-25 railcard 
PlusBus – adds bus travel to your train ticket
Train Season Tickets

Subsidised transport for 16 to 19 year olds in education

Your local council has information on the services, discounts and concessions available in your area for travel to school sixth form or college. Use the Gov.uk postcode checker to see if you’re eligible and how to claim.

Bike wheel cogs

Cycling to College

If you live within five miles of your campus, you can cycle there in about 30 minutes.

Useful cycling information websites:

Cycle Derby
Protect your Bike
Cycling Safety Tips
We are cycling UK – Journey Planner

Students walking

Walking to College

Most campuses are accessible on foot, especially the city-centre sites. If you live within a two-mile distance of your campus, you could walk there in less than 30 minutes – helping you to keep fit and healthy for free too. Various walking route planning tools are available online free of charge!

Useful walking information websites:

Living Streets
Derby & Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership

Female student working on motorbike

Driving

While we would encourage you to choose more environment-friendly forms of transport, all campuses in the city and Ilkeston are located close to public car parks and there is plenty of free parking at Broomfield Hall. Don’t forget that car sharing with friends might be an ideal way to reduce the costs of fuel and parking.

For students using motorbikes and mopeds, there is designated secure and free parking at all campuses.

Local Car park finders

Derby City Council Parking Info
Parkopedia

E-Scooters

Due to the health and safety concerns e-scooters present for the rider and pedestrians, e-scooters are not permitted on any DCG campus.

Plan your journey via Google Maps

The Roundhouse Roundhouse Rd, Derby DE24 8JE
Broomfield Hall Morley Ilkeston DE7 6DN
The Joseph Wright Centre, Cathedral Rd, Derby DE1 3PA
Ilkeston Community College, 2 Pimlico, Ilkeston, DE7 5JS

Student Services provide the latest information on travel deals and discounts to help you save time and money, plus advice on journey planning and opportunities such as cycle training. Call 0800 028 0289 and ask for Student Services or email studentservices@derby-college.ac.uk


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