The College operates two subsidised bus services from Farnham and Greatham (see below).
Each place on the bus, in the 2024/25 academic year, cost £1,500, the College subsidised this cost by £250 to reduce the price to students to £1,250.
We review the costs regularly, and we will confirm the prices for 2025/26 nearer the start of the academic year. We try to make the bus as affordable as possible.
To make the bus service viable, we need the places on the bus to be reserved by commitment to pay for the year. There are payment plan options (see below), and the College Bursary Fund may also be able to help.
In line with previous years, we will operate a waiting list for places on the bus, with priority being given to returning students, providing their deposit is paid by 4th July 2025. The remaining places are allocated in the order of expressions of interest. You can register your interest, and secure priority access, using the link below.
| 07.00 | Upper Hale, Tesco Express |
| 07.10 | Farnham Train Station |
| 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) |
| 07.31 | 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 |
Current students returning in 2025/26: please purchase your annual ticket via the Parents’ Portal, by either paying in full, or paying the £200 deposit and committing to the payment plan by 4th July 2025. If payment is not received before 4th July 2025, we cannot guarantee you a space on the bus.
New students in 2025/26: please register your interest with the College now by clicking the button at the top of this page. Places will be allocated in the order in which these expressions of interest are registered.
We will confirm if you have been allocated a place before Enrolment, in August 2025. To secure an allocated place, you will need to pay in full, or pay a £200 deposit and commit to a payment plan before Enrolment.
Any remaining places will be available on general sale to students who have enrolled.
Until a payment is received from you, your space on the bus is not confirmed.
Financial hardship: Once the student has enrolled, an application can be made to the College Bursary Fund to cover the annual cost. If you expect to receive financial support, please tick the relevant ‘Bursary’ box when registering your interest for the bus. We will hold your place while your application is processed immediately after Enrolment.
Refunds
If you are allocated a space on the bus, and pay either the full price or £200 deposit before Enrolment – but the student doesn’t enrol for any reason, we will refund your payment subject to an administration charge of £20.
If you are allocated a space, and you purchase your ticket in full or by £200 deposit – but you change your mind about taking a place on the bus, you will only be refunded if we are able to sell your space to another student. In this case we will refund the amount paid, less a £20 administration charge, and a daily charge for the College days the place was taken.
The College Bus Services will start on the first full day of teaching for students.
The appointed provider of the College Bus Service is Safeguard Coaches, they can be contacted on 01483 561103.
Frequently Asked Questions about the bus services can be found below. For further information contact the Finance Office by email at finance@godalming.ac.uk or by 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.