Students travel to University Centre Sparsholt from all over the region, so we aim to make the journey as easy and cost effective as possible. Whether you’re getting the train from Southampton, Eastleigh, Totton or Basingstoke or the bus from across Hampshire and the county borders, we’ll help you find the best way to get into University.
Please check the route listings below for your nearest location and price details, and if you need further information please contact our transport team on 01962 797346 or transport@sparsholt.ac.uk. If you prefer to bring your car to Sparsholt, student parking is available onsite. Parking is limited at Winchester University Halls of Residence so students living there may find it easier to park their cars here at Sparsholt and use public transport in the week, collecting their cars at the weekend.
Campus Direct Buses
All students are expected to adhere to the Student Code of Conduct when using the Campus Bus service. Find out more here
Campus Bus Routes and Times
Our private campus direct coaches can take you to University Centre Sparsholt from a variety of locations. Exact boarding points, routes and arrival/departure times will be notified at the end of August 2019 and may vary from previous years. We regret that boarding areas are carefully considered by the college and we are not able to alter or add stops. Please note the College reserves the right to withdraw a boarding point if an alternative option is available. Click here to download the bus routes and timings.
Campus Bus Prices
Annual Academic Year Prices 2019/2020
Full-time
Campus Bus
Band A – £540
Band B – £650
Band C – £740
Band D – £835
These fees are confirmed for 2019/2020.
This payment can be spread at no extra cost by paying an initial payment at application and the remaining balance over 9 months by direct debit – interest free.
Bus Cancellations and Refunds
Information about our bus or train pass cancellation and refunds can be found here
Public Transport Travel
We offer a range of passes which enable you to pay for your public travel effectively.
Combined Rail and Bus Pass
This pass includes rail travel to Winchester from the following locations, plus a Stagecoach pass to get you from Winchester to the college on the hourly Number 7 bus service (valid during term time only and excluding weekends):
Annual Academic Year Prices:
Train and No. 7:
Band A – £600
Band B – £720
Band C – £830
Band D – £940
If Stagecoach operates in your area and you would like a Stagecoach bus pass to get you from home to the train station, you may upgrade to a Stagecoach Megarider pass. The price of this is £360. For more information about Stagecoach services please visit their website.
Megarider Gold
This pass can be used on ANY Stagecoach bus in Hampshire during the academic year, including weekends and holidays. This is the most cost-effective pass for students travelling from Andover. The prices for this pass for 2019-20 are:
Annual Academic Year Prices:
Megarider – £650
You can also apply for a Megarider Gold and Train package – price bands for 2019-20 are:
Train and Megarider Gold:
Band A – £960
Band B – £1080
Band C – £1190
Band D – £1300
No. 7 Stagecoach bus pass
Stagecoach Bus
If you live in the Winchester area and only need to catch the No 7 bus, you can buy a Stagecoach bus pass for just this service. The cost of this for 2019-20 is £380.
Annual Academic Year Prices (2019/2020)
No. 7 – £380