Plymouth College actively supports the way that its pupils travel to and from school. We have a fantastic minibus service, running across ten routes, available to get you to and from Plymouth College.
Transport
Transport
Bus Fares & Terms:
Please be aware of the Terms & Conditions when confirming your child’s place on a bus route. To see the fares and terms, please read the documents below:
Getting here by train
First Great Western trains provide a good service to Plymouth from Devon stations including Ivybridge, Totnes and Newton Abbott and from stations in Cornwall including Saltash, St Germans, Menheniot, Liskeard, Bodmin, Par and St Austell. The school is approximately a 10 minute walk from the railway station.
Bus routes from September 2025
Bus Route 1
Kingsbridge to Plymouth College
Bus Route 2
South Brent to Plymouth College
Bus Route 3
Newton Ferrers to Plymouth College
Bus Route 4
Yelverton to Plymouth College
Bus Route 5
Callington to Plymouth College
Bus Route 6
East Taphouse to Plymouth College
Bus Route 8 – RWY Ferry Shuttle
Devonport (Torpoint Ferry Terminal) to Plymouth College
Train Station Shuttle Bus
These times may be subject to change depending on traffic flow
Transport Manager: If you have any questions please contact our Transport Manager on 07973 872 676 or transport@plymouthcollege.com
The services stop at many stages throughout each journey, for the full details of all stops please click on the options below.
Ensuring safe travel for all our pupils is a priority for us. We run buses to Heathrow airport at the beginning and at the end of term and at half term. A member of the boarding team will always accompany children to and from the airport. Additionally, we can also organise private airport transfers. Simply contact the boarding team and they will provide further details.
Kingsbridge - PC1
Drop off on Hyde Park Road (Senior Gates) Mornings
Departs from Ford Park Road in the Evenings
Stops | a.m. | p.m. |
---|---|---|
Kingsbridge Bus Station | 7.20 | 18.15 |
Churchstow | 7.30 | 18.05 |
Aveton Gifford, Bus Stop A379 Waterhead Jnc. | 7.35 | 18.00 |
Modbury Post Office | 7.40 | 17.55 |
Flete Gardens | 7.45 | 17.52 |
Dunstone | 7.50 | 17.50 |
Yealmpton Shops | 7.52 | 17.43 |
Yealmpton Farm Shop | 7.53 | 17.42 |
Brixton | 7.55 | 17.40 |
Elburton | 8.00 | 17.35 |
Fairway Furniture | 8.03 | 17.32 |
Plymouth College Senior School | 8.20 | 17.15 |
South Brent - PC2
Drop off on Hyde Park Road (Senior Gates) Mornings
Departs from Hyde Park Road in the Evenings
Stops | a.m. | p.m. |
---|---|---|
South Brent Bus Stop Opp. London Inn | 7.25 | 18.10 |
Wrangaton Bus Stop | 7.30 | 18.05 |
Blacksmith Lane | 7.32 | 18.03 |
Bittaford | 7.35 | 18.00 |
Ivybridge Rugby Club | 7.40 | 17.55 |
Ivybridge Town Hall (Pick up In Car park) | 7.45 | 17.50 |
Endsleigh Garden Centre | 7.50 | 17.45 |
Smithleigh / Lee Mill (Truck Lay By) | 7.55 | 17.40 |
Chaddlewood Garage | 8.00 | 17.35 |
St Mary’s Church Plympton | 8.05 | 17.30 |
Plymouth College Senior School | 8.20 | 17.15 |
Newton Ferrers - PC3
Drop off on Hyde Park Road (Senior Gates) Mornings
Departs from Ford Park Road in the Evenings
Stops | a.m. | p.m. |
---|---|---|
Holbeton Post Office | 7.25 | 17.55 |
Battisborough Cross | 7.30 | 17.50 |
Membland (Perches Close) | 7.40 | 17.45 |
Bridgend | 7.42 | 17.41 |
Newton Ferrers | 7.45 | 17.40 |
Garage Nr Otter | 7.55 | 17.35 |
Fairway Furniture | 8.03 | 17.32 |
Plymouth College Senior School | 8.20 | 17.15 |
Yelverton Bus - PC4
Departs and Drops off on Hyde Park
Stops | a.m. | p.m. |
---|---|---|
Golf Links | 7.40 | 17.50 |
Crapstone War Memorial | 7.42 | 17.55 |
Yelverton Roundabout | 7.45 | 18.00 |
Roborough Village / Tavistock Road | 7.50 | 17.45 |
Woolwell Bus Stop (Roundabout) | 7.53 | 17.40 |
George Park & Ride | 7.55 | 17.35 |
Derriford Church Powisland Drive | 8.00 | 17.30 |
Plymouth College Senior School | 8.30 | 17.15 |
Callington - PC5
Drop off and departs from main school
Stops | a.m. | p.m. |
---|---|---|
Callington Bus Station | 7.30 | 18.05 |
St.Domnic | 7.35 | 18.00 |
St Mellion | 7.40 | 17.52 |
Hatt Bus Shelter | 7.50 | 17.45 |
Saltash Garage | 7.55 | 17.40 |
Pemros Road St.Budeaux | 8.10 | 17.25 |
Plymouth College | 8.20 | 17.15 |
East Taphouse - PC6
Drop off on Hyde Park Road (Senior Gates) Mornings
Departs from Hyde Park Road in the Evenings
Stops | a.m. | p.m. |
---|---|---|
Lostwithiel Train Station | 7.10 | 18.30 |
West Taphouse | 7.20 | 18.20 |
East Taphouse | 7.25 | 18.15 |
Dobwalls – The Highwayman | 7.30 | 18.10 |
Liskeard – Co-op Car Park | 7.35 | 18.05 |
Layby opposite Castle Motors – PL14 3PX | 7.45 | 17.55 |
Trerulefoot Kernow Mill Car Park – PL12 5BJ | 7.50 | 17.50 |
Landrake (top of the hill) – PL12 5DZ | 7.55 | 17.45 |
Saltash Ploughboy | 8.00 | 17.35 |
Saltash Fore street | 8.02 | 17.32 |
Plymouth College Senior School | 8.15 | 17.15 |
RWY Ferry Shuttle - PC8
Drop off on Ford Park Road (Gate) Mornings
Pick up outside Porters Lodge
Stops | a.m. | p.m. |
---|---|---|
Devonport Torpoint Ferry Terminal | 8.00 | 17.40 |
Cumberland Road | 8.05 | 17.35 |
Royal William Yard Bus Stop | 8.10 | 17.25 |
Admiral’s Hard Cremyll Ferry Terminal | 8.15 | 17.30 |
Plymouth College Senior School | 8.30 | 17.15 |
Train Station Shuttle Bus
Stops | Pick up | Drop off |
Train Station Shuttle Bus | 15.48 | 15.52 |