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Transport
Find your route to Taunton College. View our comprehensive directory of post towns, bus routes, collection times, and travel support information.
Last updated: 19/06/2026
Getting to college made simple
Situated in the heart of the county town, Taunton College—part of the UCS College Group—benefits from fantastic transport links.
The College is a short walk from Taunton’s main bus and train station, and many buses stop right outside the College. Whether you are traveling from nearby villages or commuting across Somerset and Devon, our campus is designed to be highly accessible.
You may be eligible for financial help towards the cost of bus travel through the 16-19 Bursary Support Fund. We also offer permit parking, with designated zones for mopeds and bicycles.
What are my options?
Please note: whilst we try to keep all transport information as up-to-date as possible, sudden changes may occur. Please check your transport provider’s website for the latest information.
By Bus
Taunton College is a ten-minute walk from the town centre, and many local bus routes stop right outside.
By Train
Taunton’s well-connected railway station has direct links to Tiverton, Exeter, Bristol, Weston-super-Mare, Bath, Bridgwater, and many smaller stations in-between. It takes around 20 minutes to walk to the College from the station, or you can hop on a local bus if you’re in a hurry.
For timetables and costs, please use the National Rail Enquiries service.
By Car
To help protect the environment, we encourage students to walk, cycle, or use public transport whenever possible. For those who drive, we offer limited pay-and-display parking on-site for just £1 per day. You will need to register your car on arrival with Reception.
There is also a Park & Ride facility near Junction 25 of the M5. From there, it’s a 15-minute journey into Taunton’s town centre, followed by a short walk to the College.
By Bicycle
We offer secure bike shelters and racks for our local cycling students.
Keep track of when and where you need to be
The vast majority of collection times for students commuting to Taunton fall between 7am and 8am.
Students using our bus services that are traveling from the furthest points need to be ready early. The earliest collection is from Dulverton (Barnes Close) at 06:34am on Route 25, followed closely by Axminster Rail Station at 06:40am on Route 30.
Students traveling from Yeovil Bus Station (Route 54) or Minehead (Butlins) (Route 28) will need to be in place for 06:55am and 06:50am respectively.
Those living closer to Taunton have much later collection times, with pick-ups in Wellington (High Street) at 08:00am on Route 20, and Shoreditch Racecourse at 08:13am on Route 99.
View our full Bus Route & Post Town Directory
The cost of a bus pass for 2026/27 has now been set at £830 per annum.
Check with our Transport Team for the best ticket options for your specific area.
You can contact the Transport Team by calling 01278 455464 or emailing transportrequests@ucscollegegroup.ac.uk.
Yes! Taunton College is highly accessible by rail, and is around a 20 walk from Taunton Railway Station. If you’re in a rush, you could catch a local bus to arrive directly at the College.
Yes, but please note that parking is limited, and to park at Taunton College, the fee is £1 per day. The car parks use Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) to manage on-site parking, and students are expected to hold a parking permit and pay the daily charge.
Yes. UCS College Group offers robust financial support packages, such as the 16-19 Bursary Fund. If you meet the household income criteria, you may be eligible for a heavily subsidised travel pass.
Find out more on our Financial Support page.
Transport Enquiry Form
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