Wednesday March 10, 2010.

Getting to Hamilton

The new site is easily accessible with a variety of bus services linking 'Hamilton Centre/Tesco' bus terminal to the whole city and county. The new Gateway Bridge will link the bus terminal to the College.
 

Bus Travel 2009 - 2010

Please click here to view our bus travel information leaflet to the new Gateway College site in Hamilton.
 
 
Bus services to and from the College (Tesco Centre Terminus) include:
38, 40, 58, 58A, 70, 70B, plus 'UHL Hopper' bus.
 
Please click here to view the Thurmaston Bus Service 52 Hamilton - City Centre Timetable

For more details on the bus routes and buses in your area of Leicester please click here to visit the Leicester City Council Buses and Public Transport site, or alternatevly if you live in Leicestershire please click here to visit the Leicestershire County Council Local Bus Services site.

In addition, special contract 'Gateway College' buses will be provided - further information coming soon.

The new College, supporting its green environmental design, is also part of the National 'Sustrans' Cycleway with new facilities for cycle parking on site. Routes run from the City Centre, Evington, Rushey Mead and Soar Valley.
 
Click on the map below to enlarge and download the printable map with directions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How do I get to College by bus?
A. To find your bus route, please visit one of the below sites: http://www.leicester.gov.uk/your-council--services/transport--traffic/transport-development/sustainable-team-homepage/buses--public-transport/buses http://www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/eastmidlands/leicester/map/LeicesterNetwork.pdf
 
Q. How much will the busses cost? Will I get a buss pass?
A. Costs will vary but will follow the present bus company tariffs. Bus passes are available for those eligible students who live over 3 miles from the College, whether using public or contract bus services. See - www.leicester.gov.uk/education/transport
 
Q. Can I cycle to Gateway?
A. Yes and you are encouraged to do so. The College's new site is actually part of the new national cycleway, with the Gateway Bridge providing links to Hamilton, Rushey Mead and Belgrave in one direction and via Colin Grundy Drive to Evington and the City Centre the other way.
 
Q. Will there be bike shelters?
A. The new site is designed to be 'bike friendly' with large numbers of 'bike shelters' on site, plus changing facilities for cyclists.
 
Q. Who do I contact for other questions?
A. Contact the College's Student Services Team on: 0116 258 0700, or email: studentservices@gateway.ac.uk