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We now offer FREE bus travel on many Buxton & Leek College bus routes for our students.

Check which Buxton & Leek College bus routes are covered below. Those eligible for a bus pass are predominantly students taking a full time course/ apprenticeship, but please check at enrolment whether you can apply for and receive a free bus pass.

Buxton & Leek College bus passes can be used term-time, Monday to Friday from 1st September 2020 to 25th June 2021 only for free travel to our Buxton and Leek campuses on selected routes. Please note that the free bus pass is not valid on most public routes other than the 199 and 58 whereby you can apply for a pass for those selected routes. For information about public bus travel in Staffordshire please visit the Staffordshire County Council website

If you have any questions about this bus service or travel into College, please contact studentcentrebuxton@derby.ac.uk if studying at Buxton or 01298 330330 if studying at Leek.

Transport updates

Normal transport links will resume from Monday 8th March when the college re opens.  

Buxton & Leek College will still be providing transport on the designated bus routes for 2020/21. The college is working with our local bus companies to ensure that appropriate risk assessments are in place and we are complying with the latest government guidance for schools and colleges on COVID 19.

Applying For Transport:

We are now asking that students wishing to use the college bus services apply for transport through the enrolment process, so that we can determine who will need a place on a bus to get to college.

You will then be notified through a text message and an email to confirm that we have received your application.  You will be able to access the bus service without a pass for the first two weeks and we will issue your bus pass during induction.

Please note that is you travel on the 199/58 bus route we will shortly be sending an email that you can use as proof of your free travel entitlement until you have your bus pass.

COVID 19:

The college has a duty of care to ensure that all students and staff are kept safe when using the college buses and therefore we have introduced new safety measures-

  • Do not attempt to travel if you are exhibiting any of the Covid-19 symptoms
  • Please ensure that you arrive ten minutes before the bus is due and wait safely at the bus stop
  • Allow any passengers needing to get off the bus safely before getting on the bus and keep at a safe distance as much as possible
  • Remain seated in the designated areas and maintain as much distance as possible from the other passengers
  • All students and staff must wear face coverings at all times on the designated college bus routes
  • Only get on and off the bus at designated bus stops

In addition, all students must comply with the Behaviour Codes and any breaches may be dealt with through the College Disciplinary Procedure.

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Free Bus pass routes

Timetables are available here for each of the Buxton Unibus and Minibus routes:

Timetables are available here for the Leek Unibus Route and information about the Leek Minibus:

  •  Leek to Buxton (Leek, Buxton)
  • Cheadle to Leek Timetable (Blythe Bridge, Cheadle, Leek)
  •  ASH – LEEK (Ashbourne, Waterhouses, Bottomhouse) – Students must book a seat for the year – Call 01298 330330

Timetables are available here for the following routes:

  • (Stockport 199 and Macclesfield 58 only)

These routes can be used free by applying for a bus pass for your journey to and from college.

Daytime and inter-site buses (free term time services for staff and students)

If you are travelling from Youlgrave please email studentcentrebuxton@derby.ac.uk

Snow and ice

In severe weather conditions we will try our best to maintain services. However, in some conditions, side roads and back roads become too difficult to negotiate and we’ll operate a service with a reduced number of stops. If you’re in doubt, you can find out by checking the weather page or calling the Snowline on 01332 597669.

Contact Us

Student Centre:  email studentcentrebuxton@derby.ac.uk or tel: 01298 330644 (for students travelling to Buxton Campus)

For those travelling to Leek Campus tel: 01298 330330

Trains

Buxton station is only five minutes walk from the Devonshire Campus.

Buxton has direct trains from Manchester Oxford Road and Manchester Piccadilly, via Stockport. The journey takes about an hour.

You can also travel to Sheffield, which involves at least one change. For timetables contact National Rail Enquiries, 08457 48 49 50

Traveline also provides local information on trains and other forms of public transport.

www.railcard.co.uk offers a ‘young persons’ railcard that could save you a 1/3 off your fare throughout the country. You can apply for a ‘young persons’ card if you are 16-25, or 26 and over but in full time education.

There is no train station in or near to Leek.

Motorbikes and Bicycles
Cycling
The Devonshire Campus has facilities for cyclists to store their bikes free of charge in the sheltered bays which are located behind the old gatehouse.
There are showers within the catering changing rooms that staff and students can use to freshen up.

Cycle security
We have a very good security record for cycling, however its always good to lock your bike securely! Heavy duty bike locks can be obtained from the security office at a heavily subsidised rate.

Motorcycling
Motorcyclists are welcome at the Devonshire Campus. Motorcycles do not require a parking permit, and can be parked free of charge on site. There is a sheltered motorcycle parking area within the main car park.

Buxton to Derby bike ride
Each year, in June, we hold a bike ride between Buxton and Derby. Around 100 people take part, having great fun and raising money for charity in the process.

Student Car Parking

Student car parking

If you decide to bring your car to Buxton  or Leek campuses, please be aware there is no student parking on site.

In Buxton we recommend you park in the Pavilion Gardens car park, which is around five minutes walk away on Burlington Road, near to the junction with St Johns Road. There is usually ample space during term time. You can purchase a special season ticket at a heavily discounted student rate of £110 per year from High Peak Borough Council, otherwise reasonable pay & display rates apply. Access to the Campus is easiest if you park on the top deck, at the opposite end to the ramp.

In Leek there are various short and long stay car parks within short walking distance from the College campus, all of which are Pay & Display.

Considerate parking

However, if you choose to park on street, please bear in mind that there are traffic wardens in the area who will penalise those who park illegally.
By parking considerately we ask the following:

  • Please do not park on junctions.
  • Please do not block driveways or dropped kerbs.
  • Please consider residents parking needs.

We thank you in advance for your help and consideration. How you park your car can impact people’s attitude and perception of students and the University.

Reserve a parking space at Kedleston Road, Derby Campus
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Maps and Directions
Buxton Campus Leek Campus Derby Campus Harpur Hill