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Find your route to Cannington College. View our comprehensive directory of post towns, bus routes, collection times, and travel support information.

Last updated: 19/06/2026

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Getting to college made simple

Home to our specialist land-based and nuclear facilities, Cannington College offers a unique learning environment within the UCS College Group.

Bridgwater College has numerous buses arriving each day, with dedicated connecting buses to transfer you directly to and from Cannington.

You may be eligible for financial help towards the cost of bus travel through the 16-19 Bursary Support Fund. We also offer free parking, with designated zones for mopeds and bicycles.

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Bus Routes Directory
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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

To get the bus to Cannington College, you will need to catch a connecting bus from Bridgwater College.

Bridgwater College has approximately 24 buses arriving and leaving every day, with several shuttle buses to Cannington running.

By Train

Bridgwater is on the main train line from Bristol to Exeter, and the College is only a ten-minute walk from the station, where you can then transfer to a connecting bus which will take you directly to Cannington College.

For timetables and costs, please use the National Rail Enquiries service.

By Car

If you need to drive to college, we have limited free parking at each facility at Cannington with designated areas for disabled parking and mopeds.

Map of Bridgwater College transport links
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Keep track of when and where you need to be

The vast majority of direct collection times for Cannington routes fall between 7.20am and 8am, connecting through to campus by 9.20am.

Students using direct services from the furthest points need to be ready early. The earliest direct pick-up is from Shurton at 7.20am on Route 14.

Students traveling via the Weston-super-Mare (Alfred Street) Route 611 service need to be in place for 7.43am.

If you are connecting via Bridgwater College shuttle (Route 625), you have a much later window, with connection options departing the Bridgwater minibus park at 8.55am and 9am daily.

View our full Bus Route & Post Town Directory

Transport Enquiry Form

Have a question about getting to college? Fill out the form below with as much detail as possible. This goes directly to our centralised Transport Team, and providing exact details helps us give you a precise answer as soon as possible.

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Your Personal & Contact Details

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This will help determine 16-19 funding eligibility.
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Study Details

Travel Information

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Do you currently hold a Somerset County Ticket or a UCS College Group Travel Pass?*

Enquiry Details

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Helpful information

Financial Support

We understand that managing money while studying can feel overwhelming, especially right now. That’s why we offer a wide range of financial support to help you succeed, whatever your circumstances.

Find out about Financial Support

Wellbeing

Everyone’s journey is different, and there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to mental health. We get that College can sometimes be challenging. That’s why we offer a wide range of support services that you can access throughout your time with us.

Find out about Wellbeing

Term Dates

Planning ahead? Our academic calendar includes key term dates, bank holidays,
scheduled breaks, and Somerset school holiday alignment, so you can stay informed and
organised throughout the year.

Find out about Term Dates