Queen Mary’s College is easy to get to! The campus is set on a green and leafy site, only a short walk from Basingstoke town centre.
The College day typically runs from 9:00am to 3:40pm. Take a look at an example timetable here.
We have a Green Travel Plan at Queen Mary’s College which commits us to cutting down car use to the site as much as possible – both for the benefit of the neighbourhood and to reduce the College’s impact on the wider environment. When thinking about travel to college please remember to look for the most environmentally friendly form of transport.
Travel Options
We strive to make travel to our campus as accessible as possible for all students. If you live within Basingstoke consider walking or cycling to college. These methods of travel are cheap, keep you fit and are good for the environment. There are many safe walking and cycle routes in to college and ample covered and guarded cycle parking is available at the College.
For those being given a lift to College you must use the turning circle and drop off point at the far end of Cliddesden Road. Please be considerate to our neighbours and do not park in neighbouring streets or block driveways.
If these options are not viable for you, check out the other ways in which you can reach QMC.
College Buses
We provide QMC-direct buses which operate from outside regions including Andover/North Waltham, Burghfield, Fleet/Yateley/Hartley Witney, Newbury/Headley/Kingsclere. Our dedicated bus routes are designed with students in mind, covering a wide range of areas to help you get to college comfortably and on time. Bus travel is subsidised by the College, meaning we do not make a profit on transport. The annual fares are kept as low as possible for families, with prices from around £4 per day, based on current rates.
Payment Plans
Costs can be spread across the year through a convenient payment plan, making it easier to manage.
As part of your travel package, you’ll also benefit from access to our travel app, which provides:
• Live tracking and journey updates
• Notifications about delays or changes
• Added safety features for peace of mind
This means you and your family can stay informed every step of the way. For details on current routes click here.
Public Bus
Basingstoke is conveniently connected to various areas, with Stagecoach buses offering direct routes to the town centre. From there, it’s about a 15-minute walk to the college. For more details, click here.
Rail Travel
Travelling by train is a quick and reliable option for many students, with heavily discounts available using the 16-17 railcard. With regular services into Basingstoke, it’s easy to fit your journey around your timetable. Many students choose rail for its speed, convenience, especially from surrounding towns and areas:
• Fleet Station to Basingstoke Station takes just 10 minutes. Students finish lessons at 3:40pm and can be back in Fleet by 4:15pm (subject to train times).
• Reading Station to Basingstoke Station takes as little as 17 minutes.
• Micheldever Station to Basingstoke takes 10 minutes.
• Winchester Station to Basingstoke takes as littles as 16 minutes.
• South Western Railway operate numerous other services that stop at Basingstoke train station.
The College is approximately 15 minutes walk from the train station via Festival Place Shopping Centre.
Driving and Parking
You may want to drive into college. Please note that parking spaces are limited and you need to apply for a parking permit via the college which must be approved. More details on driving to college here.
Further Enquiries
If you have any queries about travel then please contact the College Help Desk via email: help.desk@qmc.ac.uk.
The Help Desk will also be able to handle general enquiries regarding all College bus and replacement passes, financial assistance, methods of payment, application queries etc.
