College Bus Services
The College operates two subsidised bus services from Farnham and Greatham. Both routes are now fully subscribed for 2026/27.
If you are interested in using the service for 2027/28, please register your interest using the link below as soon as possible. The earlier you register, the higher your position on the waiting list will be.
The cost of a bus pass for the 2026/27 academic year is £1,350. Bus charges are reviewed annually, and the fee for 2027/28 will be confirmed closer to the start of the academic year.
To make the bus service financially viable, places must be reserved through a commitment to pay for the full academic year. A payment plan option is available, and support may also be available through the College Bursary Fund for families who meet the eligibility criteria.
We operate a waiting list for bus places, with priority given to returning students, provided their deposit is paid by Easter 2027. Remaining places are allocated in the order that expressions of interest are received. Registering your interest early will help secure a priority position on the waiting list.
For 2026/27, families who registered their interest after May 2026 were unlikely to secure a place as both routes were already full. It is therefore important you register your interest for 2027/28 as early as possible.
| 07.00 | Upper Hale, Tesco Express |
| 07.10 | Farnham Train Station |
| 07.15 | Shortheath Road (opposite Brambleton Avenue) |
| 07.20 | Royal Oak, Wrecclesham |
| 07.25 | Hare & Hounds, Rowledge |
| 07.35 | Shortfield Common, Holly Bush |
| 07.40 | St Mary’s School, Frensham |
| 07.42 | Honda Garage, Crossways, Churt |
| 07.45 | Whitemore Vale Road, Churt |
| 07.51 | Beacon Hill Bus Stop, Parsons Lane |
| 07.52 | Junction Tilford Road & Churt Road, Hindhead |
| 07.55 | Undershaw bus stop, Portsmouth Road, Hindhead |
| 08.03 | Lay-by off A3, Thursley, Old Portsmouth Road |
| 08.30 | Godalming College, Main Building |
| 16.30 | Return Journey |
| 07.22 | Greatham (Digby Way bus stop on Petersfield Road, near roundabout) |
| 07.27 | Whitehill (Bus turning point) |
| 07.29 | Bus Stops at Sacred Heart Church Bordon |
| 07.31 | Old Post Office/One Stop Shop, Bordon |
| 07.37 | Royal Exchange, Lindford |
| 07.41 | Holly Bush, Headley |
| 07.44 | Old George, Beech Hill, Headley Down |
| 07.46 | Carlton Road Bus Stop, Headley |
| 07.51 | St Luke's Church, Grayshott |
| 07.53 | Crossways Road (near Mowatt Road junction), Grayshott |
| 08.01 | Weyhill, Haslemere (Bus Stop Lion Lane) |
| 08.06 | The Georgian Hotel, Haslemere |
| 08.10 | All Saints Church, Grayswood |
| 08.16 | Dog & Pheasant, Brook |
| 08.30 | Godalming College, Main Building |
| 16.30 | Return journey |
Buying your ticket
Current students returning in 2027/28
Please purchase your annual bus ticket via the Parents’ Portal by Easter 2027, by either:
- Paying in full, or
- Paying a £250 deposit and committing to a payment plan.
If payment or a deposit has not been received by Easter 2027, we cannot guarantee a place on the bus.
New students joining in 2027/28
Please register your interest using the button at the top of this page. Places will be allocated in the order that expressions of interest are received.
We will confirm place allocations around June 2027. Once contacted by the College, to secure an allocated place, you must either:
- Pay the annual fee, or
- Pay a £250 deposit and commit to a payment plan.
Please note that a place on the bus is not confirmed until payment or a deposit has been received.
Financial hardship
Students whose families require financial assistance may apply to the College Bursary Fund once they have enrolled. The Fund may be able to help with the cost of the annual bus pass.
If you expect to apply for bursary support, please select the relevant Bursary option when registering your interest. We will hold your place while your bursary application is processed following enrolment.
Refunds
If you pay a deposit but later decide not to enrol at Godalming College, or choose an alternative travel arrangement, the deposit will be refunded less a £20 administration fee, provided the place can be filled.
If a student does not achieve the required GCSE grades and is therefore unable to enrol at the College, the deposit will be refunded less a £20 administration fee, even if the place cannot be filled.
Further Information
The College Bus Service will commence on the first full teaching day of the academic year.
The College Bus Service is operated by Safeguard Coaches, who can be contacted on 01483 561103.
Frequently Asked Questions can be found below. For further information, please contact the Finance Office:
- Email: finance@godalming.ac.uk
- Telephone: 01483 423526
Can I buy a ticket for single days or for part of the year?
Unfortunately not. We require you to commit to pay for the bus in advance for the full academic year.
When will the student receive the pass to use the bus?
Students who have a place on the College Bus have an endorsement printed on their Student ID card. Student ID cards will be checked by bus drivers, and College staff.
Can the bus stop at different points to those advertised?
The driver is only authorised to pick up and drop off at the published points. These have been agreed between the bus operator and the College taking into account student demand, safety considerations and timings. If you have any specific requests please let us know and we will explore the feasibility with the bus operator. Contact finance@godalming.ac.uk
Are the timings indicated strictly adhered to?
The timings have been agreed with the bus operator to ensure that the bus will arrive at College in sufficient time before first lessons commence at 8.45 am. Students must be present at the pick-up point before the published departure time. Unfortunately no leeway can be given. Occasionally the bus may be delayed due to traffic congestion or an emergency situation. The bus operator offers a text messaging service and will issue text messages to those signed up to inform if any delays are expected on the day in question. You are offered the opportunity to sign up to the text messaging service (student and parents) once you have paid for your bus ticket. For any delays in the afternoon departure from College one of the College staff will keep students informed.
I'm not sure where the bus stop is. Who can I ask?
You can contact Safeguard Coaches directly on 01483 561103.
Will the buses run during exam times?
Yes, the buses will operate on all teaching days and days when exams are taking place.
What happens if it snows or the weather is bad?
If the College is closed due to snow or any other exceptional reason you will receive a text message if you are signed up to the bus operator text messaging service. We will also communicate College closures via our website and Teams. We try to make the decision and arrange the necessary messages before 6.45 am.
