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Student Transport

We work hard with our bus provider, PC Coaches of Lincoln, to ensure we provide the best and safest transport arrangements.

Each year we update our bus routes to ensure they're best suited to you, and this year, we are pleased to offer new bus routes to students across Lincolnshire.

*PLEASE NOTE* Make sure you arrive at your bus stop 10 minutes before the departure time. If your bus arrives and is full, please wait at the stop as another one will be along asap. 

Bus Timetables

Download our latest bus timetables for September below:

Bus TIMETABLES 24/25

 

Price of College Transport

  • The standard fee is £1 per journey and is paid directly to the bus driver when entering the bus. 
  • Term passes are £130 (each academic year consists of 3 terms). These passes can be purchased from the finance office near reception.
  • Financial support options are also available through our Student Financial Support Fund
Simplified Bus Routes

Humber Bank Route - FC1

Alford Route - FC2

Lincolnshire Wolds Route - FC3

Brigg Route - FC4

Cleethorpes Route - FC5

Louth Route 1 - FC6

Louth Route 2 - FC7

Lincolnshire Coast Route 1 - FC8

Lincolnshire Coast 2 - FC9

Scotter and Grimsby Route - FC10

Making your own way

If you'd like to drive to College, we have ample car parking, as well as secure facilities for bikes and mopeds. 

Visit our Directions to Franklin page to find out more. 

 

Alternative Public Transport Options:

Please select an item below to learn more.

Stagecoach will be offering the following bus passes:

Grimsby Megarider (£13.00) - 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 (£15.50) - 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 (£30.00) - 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 - £48.00
  • Megarider Plus - £62.00
  • Megarider Connect - £120.00

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 03454564474.

North Lincolnshire: apply online by clicking here or by telephoning 01724 297460 for an application form.

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

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Next steps

If you have any queries about courses, please do not hesitate to contact the Admissions Team. You can contact them on 01472 875004 or email admissions@franklin.ac.uk for more.

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