Bus Routes
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The college runs dedicated bus routes across, East Cambridgeshire, South Norfolk and Suffolk, using an enhanced home-to-college bus service managed by Zeelo. The Zeelo service includes an online booking platform, 24/7 customer support, live vehicle tracking and status notifications for every service.
- Tickets are on a first come first served basis. If you are booking annual or termly passes your seat will be guaranteed. If you are booking bundles and ad hoc seating we cannot guarantee a seat on your specific date.
- Follow the steps to create your Zeelo account. Please create the account in your name, by using your email address or whichever address you would like to receive future comms about the service. After which, you can add the name of the those who will be using the bus to travel to and from college.
- Book onto specific journeys to and from the stop closest to your home to college
- Book or Cancel your ride up to five minutes before the scheduled departure time. This only applies to bundles or single journey tickets.
- You will receive your tickets via email to show the driver, or, if the student does not have a smartphone, they can just say their name when boarding the bus
- If there are no convenient stops, please use the 'request a stop option'. Zeelo continually review the routes and always look to optimise and improve the service for all riders; every stop is reviewed by a member of the team and we will look to accommodate new stops where possible.
Other bus tickets
Chambers
- for travel to and from places including Clare, Great Cornard and Sudbury.
If you travel via a Chambers bus, you can apply for a online pass which can be used via the Hedingham and Chambers website. For students applying for a Bursary, please do not apply for a pass as one will be sent to you if awarded.
Public bus routes
Clare
West Suffolk College Travel Information – Clare
Please note that times and routes are correct at the time of publishing.
Outward Journey: Chambers 374 (school days only)
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Time |
Bus stop/location |
|
0730 |
Clare, Westfields |
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0734 |
Clare, Market Hill, War Memorial |
|
0741 |
Cavendish, The Bull |
|
0745 |
Glemsford, Lower Road |
|
0755 |
Glemsford, Bus Shelter |
|
0802 |
Boxted, Blacksmiths Corner |
|
0805 |
Hartest Green |
|
0810 |
Brockley Green, Bus Shelter |
|
0812 |
Gulling Green, Brockley Place |
|
0816 |
Whepstead, Church Hill |
|
0830 |
Bury St Edmunds, Arc Shopping Centre |
|
0834 |
West Suffolk College |
|
0837 |
West Suffolk House |
|
0845 |
Bury St Edmunds, County Upper School |
Return Journey: Chambers 374 (school days only)
|
Time |
Bus stop/location |
|
1538 |
Bury St Edmunds, Bus Station |
|
1550 |
Bury St Edmunds, County Upper School |
|
1605 |
West Suffolk College |
|
1608 |
Bury St Edmunds, Arc Shopping Centre |
|
1617 |
Bury St Edmunds, West Suffolk Hospital |
|
1626 |
Horringer, Sharpes Lane |
|
1634 |
Whepstead, Church Hill |
|
1640 |
Brockley Green, Bus Shelter |
|
1645 |
Hartest Green |
|
1647 |
Boxted, Blacksmiths Corner |
|
1656 |
Glemsford, Shelter |
|
1704 |
Cavendish, The Bull |
|
1711 |
Clare, Market Hill, War Memorial |
|
1714 |
Clare, Westfields |
This is just one route of many. For more information on timetables and bus fares, please refer to the bus operator's website - West Suffolk College - Hedingham and Chambers
Chambers Online passes
If you travel via a Chambers bus, you can apply for an online pass which can be used via the Hedingham and Chambers app.
Apply for a Chambers Online Ticket
For students applying for a Bursary, please do not apply for a pass as one will be sent to you if awarded.
Thetford
Travel Information – Thetford
Please note that times and routes correct at time of publishing.
Route 1: Coach Service 86A (School days only)
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Time |
Bus stop/location |
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0750 |
Brandon, Old Forge Court (opp) |
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0752 |
Brandon, Lingheath Road (opp) |
|
0810 |
Thetford, Bus Interchange (Stand C) |
|
0815 |
Thetford, Queensway (opp) |
|
0821 |
Barnham, School (o/s) |
|
0830 |
Ingham, The Cadogan (adj) |
|
0834 |
Fornham St Genevieve, Oak Close (opp) |
|
0835 |
Fornham St Martin, The Woolpack (opp) |
|
0840 |
Bury St Edmunds, St Benedicts Catholic School (o/s) |
|
0845 |
Bury St Edmunds, West Suffolk House (adj) |
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Return Journey (Coach Service 86A)
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Time |
Bus Stop/location |
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1545 |
Bury St Edmunds, West Suffolk House (opp) |
|
1555 |
Bury St Edmunds, St Benedicts Catholic School (o/s) |
|
1600 |
Fornham St Martin, The Woolpack (o/s) |
|
1601 |
Fornham St Genevieve, Oak Close (adj) |
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1605 |
Ingham, The Cadogan (opp) |
|
1614 |
Barnham, School (opp) |
|
1620 |
Thetford, Queensway (adj) |
|
1630 |
Thetford, Bus Interchange (Stand C) |
|
1642 |
Brandon, Lingheath Road (adj) |
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1644 |
Brandon, Old Forge Court (adj) |
|
1645 |
Brandon, Tesco Main Entrance (o/s) |
|
1648 |
Brandon, Mile End (N-bound) |
|
1650 |
Brandon, Pond Lane (adj) |
|
1651 |
Brandon, Church Close (adj) |
Alternative Return Journey (Coach Service 84) - Public
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Time |
Bus Stop/location |
|
1655 |
Bury St Edmunds, West Suffolk Hospital |
|
1710 |
Bury St Edmunds, West Suffolk College, Lay-by |
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1715 |
Bury St Edmunds, Bus Station, Stand 2 |
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1717 |
Bury St Edmunds, Rail Station Forecourt |
|
1719 |
Fornham St Martin, opp. The Woolpack |
|
1721 |
Fornham St Genevieve, Oak Close |
|
1725 |
Inghma, Crossroads opp. P.H |
|
1735 |
Barnham, opp. Bus shelter |
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1741 |
Thetford, Bury Road, Queensway |
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1747 |
Thetford, St Martins Way |
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1750 |
Thetford, St Johns Way |
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1752 |
Thetford, Canterbury Way, Exeter Way |
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1754 |
Thetford, Canterbury Way, opp. Monksgate |
|
1800 |
Thetford, Bus Interchange Stand B |
| 1810 |
Thetford, Anne Bartholemew |
Route 2: Coach Service 332 (School days only)
|
Time |
Bus Stop/location |
|
0725 |
Thetford, Bus Interchange (Stand B) |
|
0732 |
Thetford, Rosecroft Way (adj) |
|
0737 |
Euston, Telephone Box (opp) |
|
0741 |
Fakenham Magna, St Peters Church (adj) |
|
0745 |
Sapiston, Bus Shelter (opp) |
|
0747 |
Honington, The Fox (adj) |
|
0750 |
Honington, Honington Rise (opp) |
|
0754 |
Troston, Capel Close (adj) |
|
0757 |
Great Livermere, Memorial Shelter (adj) |
|
0801 |
Ampton, Park Gates (adj) |
|
0804 |
Ingham, Orchard House (adj) |
|
0807 |
Culford, School (opp) |
|
0812 |
Fornham St Genevieve, Oak Close (opp) |
|
0813 |
Fornham St Martin, The Woolpack (opp) |
|
0830 |
Bury St Edmunds, St Benedicts Catholic School (o/s) |
|
0838 |
Bury St Edmunds, West Suffolk College (adj) |
|
0842 |
Bury St Edmunds, St Louis School (adj) |
|
0845 |
Bury St Edmunds, Bus Station (Stand 2) |
Return Journey (Coach Service 332)
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Time |
Bus Stop/location |
|
1545 |
Bury St Edmunds, Bus station stand 2 |
|
1552 |
Bury St Edmunds, West Suffolk College (opp) |
|
1555 |
Bury St Edmunds, St Benedicts Catholic School (o/s) |
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1605 |
Fornham St Martin, The Woolpack (o/s) |
|
1606 |
Fornham St Genevieve, Oak Close (adj) |
|
1610 |
Culford, School (o/s) |
|
1613 |
Ingham, Orchard House (opp) |
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1616 |
Ampton, Park Gates (opp) |
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1620 |
Great Livermere, Memorial Shelter (opp) |
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1623 |
Troston, Capel Close (opp) |
|
1627 |
Honington, Honington Rise (adj) |
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1630 |
Honington, The Fox (opp) |
|
1632 |
Sapiston, Bus Shelter (o/s) |
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1636 |
Fakenham Magna, St Peters Church (opp) |
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1640 |
Euston, Telephone Box (o/s) |
|
1645 |
Thetford, Rosecroft Way (opp) |
|
1652 |
Thetford, Bus Interchange (Stand B) |
This is just one route of many. For more information on timetables and bus fares, please refer to the bus operators website.
Sudbury
West Suffolk College Travel Information – Clare
Please note that times and routes are correct at the time of publishing.
Outward Journey: Chambers 753 (school days only)
|
Time |
Bus stop/location |
|
0720 |
Sudbury, Bus Station |
|
0733 |
Long Melford, Post Office |
|
0740 |
Acton, Queensway |
|
0743 |
Great Waldingfield, Bowls & Social Club |
|
0754 |
Lavenham, The Swan |
|
0803 |
Cross Green, Old Hall Lane |
|
0810 |
Sicklesmere, Post Office |
|
0822 |
Bury St Edmunds, West Suffolk Hospital |
|
0831 |
Bury St Edmunds, Arc Shopping Centre |
|
0833 |
Bury St Edmunds, Bus Station |
|
0840 |
West Suffolk College |
|
0847 |
Bury St Edmunds, County Upper School |
Return Journey: Chambers 753 (school days only)
|
Time |
Bus stop/location |
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1604 |
West Suffolk College |
|
1612 |
Bury St Edmunds, Bus Station |
|
1614 |
Bury St Edmunds, Arc Shopping Centre |
|
1619 |
Bury St Edmunds, West Suffolk Hospital |
|
1629 |
Sicklesmere, Post Office |
|
1629 |
Great Whelnetham, Raynsford Road |
|
1635 |
Stanningfield, Bus Shelter |
|
1640 |
Cross Green, Old Hall Lane |
|
1650 |
Lavenham, The Swan |
|
1700 |
Great Waldingfield, Bowls & Social Club |
|
1708 |
Long Melford, Bull Lane Farm |
|
1711 |
Long Melford, Post Office |
|
1718 |
Sudbury, Suffolk Road |
|
1720 |
Sudbury, Bus Station |
This is just one route of many. For more information on timetables and bus fares, please refer to the bus operator's website - West Suffolk College - Hedingham and Chambers
Chambers Online passes
If you travel via a Chambers bus, you can apply for an online pass which can be used via the Hedingham and Chambers app.
Apply for Chambers Online Tickets
For students applying for a Bursary, please do not apply for a pass as one will be sent to you if awarded.
Great Cornard and Bures
Travel Information – Great Cornard and Bures
Please note that times and routes are correct at the time of publishing.
Route 1: Chambers 753 (College days only)
|
Time |
Bus Stop/location |
|
0653 |
Bures, Church |
|
0700 |
Little Cornard, Spout Lane |
|
0705 |
Great Cornard, Rugby Road |
| 0706 | Great Cornard, Broom Street |
|
0708 |
Great Cornard, Queensway |
| 0720 |
Sudbury, Bus Station [C] |
| 0733 |
Long Melford, Post Office |
| 0740 |
Acton, Queensway |
|
0743 |
Great Waldingfield, Bowls & Social Club |
|
0754 |
Lavenham, Post Office |
|
0803 |
Cross Green, Old Hall Lane |
|
0810 |
Sicklesmere, Post Office |
|
0822 |
West Suffolk Hospital |
|
0831 |
Bury St Edmunds, Arc Shopping Centre |
|
0833 |
Bury St Edmunds, Bus Station |
|
0840 |
West Suffolk College (opposite) |
|
0847 |
St Benedict's & County Upper Schools |
Return Journey 1: (Chambers 753)
|
Time |
Bus Stop/location |
|
1604 |
West Suffolk College |
|
1612 |
Bury St Edmunds, Bus Station |
| 1614 |
Bury St Edmunds, Arc Shopping Centre |
| 1619 |
West Suffolk Hospital |
|
1629 |
Sicklesmere, Post Office |
|
1629 |
Great Whelnetham, Raynsford Road |
|
1635 |
Stanningfield, Bus Shelter |
|
1640 |
Cross Green, Old Hall Lane |
|
1650 |
Lavenham, The Swan |
|
1700 |
Great Waldingfield, Bowls & Social Club |
|
1711 |
Long Melford, Post Office |
|
1718 |
Sudbury, Suffolk Road |
|
1720 |
Sudbury, Bus Station |
Return Journey 2: (Chambers 753)
|
Time |
Bus Stop/location |
|
1704 |
West Suffolk College |
|
1712 |
Bury St Edmunds, Bus Station |
| 1714 |
Bury St Edmunds, Arc Shopping Centre |
| 1719 |
West Suffolk Hospital |
|
1729 |
Sicklesmere, Post Office |
|
1729 |
Great Whelnetham, Raynsford Road |
|
1735 |
Stanningfield, Bus Shelter |
|
1740 |
Cross Green, Old Hall Lane |
|
1750 |
Lavenham, The Swan |
|
1800 |
Great Waldingfield, Bowls & Social Club |
|
1811 |
Long Melford, Post Office |
|
1818 |
Sudbury, Suffolk Road |
|
1820 |
Sudbury, Bus Station |
|
1826 |
Great Conard, Queensway |
|
1828 |
Great Cornard, Rugby Road |
|
1834 |
Little Cornard, Spout Lane |
|
1843 |
Bures, Church |
This is just one route of many. For more information on timetables and bus fares, please refer to the bus operator's website - West Suffolk College - Hedingham and Chambers
Chambers Online passes
If you travel via a Chambers bus, you can apply for an online pass which can be used via the Hedingham and Chambers app.
Apply for Chambers Online Tickets
For students applying for a Bursary, please do not apply for a pass as one will be sent to you if awarded.
