Transport
Getting to Winstanley College couldn’t be easier, and to help you understand the process we have produced our transport page to provide you with all the information you need to arrive via bus, train, car, and bicycle
Our transport guide is currently being updated ready for September 2023.
If you are in year 11 and have made an application to join us in September we will be in touch soon with more information about securing a place on one of our private buses.
In the meantime applications for the Greater Manchester Our Pass Get Our Pass - Our Pass open in early May 2023.
You are eligible for the GM Our Pass if you:
Are 16-18 years old (or a care-leaver up to 21)
In Y11/ Y12
Was born between 1st Sept '05 & 31st Aug '07
If you have any other questions about transport to college, please contact Transport@Winstanley.ac.uk
Travelling by Public Bus to Winstanley College
Greater Manchester Residents
If you’re a resident of Greater Manchester, you’ve probably heard about the ‘Our Pass’ which is an initiative launched by Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, and The Youth Combined Authority (YCA). It provides FREE travel for 16-18 year olds across Greater Manchester, as well as access to other opportunities such as tickets for sports and leisure attractions and careers and taster days.
This means that residents of Greater Manchester can travel to Winstanley College for free when using a Greater Manchester bus service.
Transport for Greater Manchester
Transport for residents just outside of Greater Manchester who wish to travel on Transport for Greater Manchester (TFGM) buses
This mainly applies to residents from areas of Garswood, parts of Billinge and Appley Bridge which lie just outside of the GM area (if you pay your rates to either St Helens or Lancashire councils this will apply to you). Unfortunately, you will not be eligible for ‘Our Pass’ and should consider purchasing a System One Young Persons’ Saver.
Travelling by Private Bus to Winstanley College
Private Bus Permits Cost for Academic year 22 - 23
The cost of a private bus permit is a yearly academic fee, therefore it is not calculated on the number of days or months a student attends College.
Download the private bus permit application process
Private Bus Permit Application Process
The cost of the annual bus permits for 2022-2023 is £499.00. This can either be paid in full or via the following installments, both available on Parentpay; or by Direct Debit through Bottomline.
Once the first monthly payment is received, the College will make the student's private bus permit and e-mail the student's college e-mail when it is ready for collection. Students must show this to the driver at all times. We do have a few weeks at the beginning of term whilst students get familiar with buses that we call ‘the settling down’ period when students may forget their permit, however, spot inspections will take place after one week of term starting and students must show their bus permit at all times to the driver.
If you are applying for a bursary, the Finance team will notify transport if your application was successful so we can make the bus permit for you. Please make sure you provide any bursary evidence as soon as possible.
*Please note the cost of private transport is reviewed in March after the close of application and tender for contracts. Whilst the College will subsidise transport to make it as affordable as possible the cost for 2023-24 may increase.
If you have any questions regarding public or private buses during the application process please contact transport@winstanley.ac.uk
Students have to register and apply for the private bus permits and this was included as part of the online enrolment forms is emailed to students during the summer.
Please contact the admissions team on admissions@winstanley.ac.uk if you have not received this by the end of July.
Traveling by Train to Winstanley College
The College is fortunate to have Orrell train station 12 minutes walk away. This makes the college accessible to those students from Kirkby to Manchester who may travel the furthest distance. For discounted rail travel apply for the 16-25 railcard
Go to https://www.thetrainline.com/ to find out if there is a train from your local train station to Orrell train station
National Rail – New for all 16-17 year olds – 50% off Rail Fares for a one-off payment of £30.
For more information go to:
Travelling by Car to Winstanley College
To get directions to the College please see the Contact Us page. Here you can enter your postcode into Google Maps and find the easiest route to college.
Parking
There is limited parking on the college site so we cannot guarantee all students a safe place to leave their cars during the day. For this reason, first year students are not permitted to park on the College site. We are currently only able to issue parking permits to second year students at a cost of £10. Parents are asked to avoid picking students up and dropping them off at peak times and not to wait in the drop-off area. We also ask that students don’t park their car along Winstanley Road as this may be of detriment to local residents.
Travelling by Motorcycle to Winstanley College
There are designated motorcycle and moped parking spaces at the top of the car park near the sports hall. For directions to College see Contact Us.
Travelling by Bicycle to Winstanley College
You are encouraged to cycle to College and cycle racks are available against the sports hall wall. For directions to College see Contact Us.
Walking to Winstanley College
Some students are fortunate enough to live within proximity to the college. A brisk 10-minute daily walk has lots of health benefits and counts towards your recommended 150 minutes of weekly exercise.
Transport Bursary
If students are eligible for the bursary fund and also have a need to purchase an annual private transport permit, then you will qualify for the full cost of the yearly permit which will be organised by Student Services. If you don’t require a private permit then a weekly allowance will be made via BACS.
These payments will be dependent on good attendance, satisfactory academic progress and it is subject to the number of applications received and the funds being available.
You can apply at any time throughout the year depending on your circumstances.
16-19 BURSARY FUND
The 16–19 Bursary Fund is for young people from low-income households who are experiencing genuine financial hardship while they are at college. The Bursary can contribute towards the cost of the bus pass and essential course equipment.
Further enquiries regarding bursaries can be made by contacting:
For information on any other transport queries, please contact:
