Transport

Local Authorities usually offer assisted travel schemes for students aged 16+. In some cases, however, guardians are better off contacting their local travel company than applying for a pass through these Council schemes.  

Important: if you do decide to apply through your Local Authority (the one to whom you pay Council Tax) for a post-16 transport pass, do it in July rather than waiting until August or later. Pass costs are fixed, and you will not be refunded for any fares you pay while waiting for your pass to arrive. Passes are usually sent to the College, not to your home address, and this may take several weeks. 

Your Local Authority will decide whether you are eligible for post-16 transport assistance. Criteria include catchment area and your course choices. If students are eligible for assisted transport, they will usually have to pay a contribution towards the cost. Some councils offer discounts for households on benefits but, after Year 11, transport for education is not usually free. 

You can get 50% off train travel with a 16-17 saver railcard.   

Bursary students should contact Ludlow College first. 

Important: This is different to a 16–25 railcard which does not offer discounts at peak times. 

For further information on travel and transport to and from the College contact Ludlow Student Services team on 01584 871059 or Ludlow College Reception on 01584 872846. 

This is available to students from households where the total income is under £26,000 a year (for a College bursary) or £16,190 a year (Shropshire Council travel discount). Please ask Student Services for a bursary application pack or visit the HLNSC page on financial support. 

If driving is your only option, please note there are no student parking spaces on site so Ludlow’s Park & Ride service may be of interest. There is at least one disabled parking space at each of our campuses.