Travelling by bus
East Coast College is well connected by local bus services, making it easy to travel to our campuses from surrounding towns and villages.
The main bus operator in the area is First Bus, but we recommend checking the services that operate near your home to find the best route and ticket option for you.
A range of fares and ticket options are available, including student saver tickets that can be purchased for a term or an entire academic year.
New free bus service - Lowestoft Campus
We have partnered with Sizewell C to provide a FREE direct bus service for students travelling to our Lowestoft Campus.
The service supports students living in or near:
- Halesworth
- Bungay
- Beccles
- Carlton Colville
The route provides a quick and comfortable way to get to college each day.
| Time | Bus Stop |
|---|---|
| 7:55am | Halesworth Car Park |
| 8:10am | Bungay - Kings Road |
| 8:20am | Beccles - Lowestoft Road (Junction with Ellough Road) |
| 8:30am | Carlton Colville - Marsh Lane Bus Stop |
| 8:50am | East Coast College - Lowestoft Campus |
The return service leaves the college at 4:25pm and stops at the same locations on the journey home.
To use this service, simply show your college ID badge to the driver.
Subsidised Transport
Both Suffolk County Council and Norfolk County Council offer post-16 travel schemes. Eligible students who live more than three miles from college may be able to access subsidised transport support.
For more information, contact:
Norfolk post-16 travel scheme
Telephone: 0344 800 8020
Suffolk school travel
Telephone: 0345 606 6173
Please note that although subsidised travel may be available, purchasing a ticket directly from the transport provider may sometimes be a more cost-effective option.
Travelling by train
If you are travelling to college by train, visit the Greater Anglia website for timetable information and journey planning.
Termly academic passes can be purchased online or through your local train station.
Students may also be eligible for rail discounts, including:
- 16–17 Saver Railcard
- 16–25 Railcard
Travelling by biclycle, motorbike, moped or car
The college provides free on-site parking for students, including:
- Accessible parking bays
- Motorcycle parking
- Bicycle parking facilities
If you drive to college, please be considerate of local residents and follow parking restrictions in the surrounding areas.
Need travel advice?
If you need help choosing the best travel option or have questions about financial support for travel, our Student Finance team can help.
Email: studentfinance@eastcoast.ac.uk
Telephone:
- Great Yarmouth Campus: 01493 418312
- Lowestoft Campus: 01502 525124
