Macclesfield College is closer than you think. Find out more about travelling to us below.
With subsidised transport for 16-19 year olds and just twenty minutes walk from Macclesfield town centre getting to us is simple.
We provide a subsidised bus service for full-time 16-19 year old students at a current cost of £300 per academic year (2024/25 cost).There are two different options available depending on where you live.
Please note that where a contract service exists for your home area, this is the only service that the College will subsidise for you. No support is provided for students living within 3 miles of the College.
All transport information is correct for 24/25 at the time of producing, however, routes and pick-up points may be reassessed at any time for operational and efficiency requirements.
Download our assisted travel booklet bus timetables and help travelling to and from Macclesfield College
For the Buxton, Stockport and Knutsford bus route, you can check any changes to times or specific pick-up locations here.
For the academic year 2023/24 & 2024/25 the subsidised cost is £300 per year unless the household has an income under £29,000 per year. Payment can be made fully at enrolment or split into 2 payments September (£175) and February (£125)*.
Please follow the links below for full details on the College transport provision:
*Payment does not guarantee the right to travel – it is the student’s responsibility to apply for a pass. If the student does not have a valid pass they will not be permitted to travel.
Save money on journeys with the 16-25 railcard. More information and advice on this can be found here.
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