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 Travel
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 Sparsholt College from a variety of locations. Exact boarding points, routes and arrival/departure times will be notified at the end of August 2024 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.
Please note that this timetable is subject to change, ensure you check the timings for your stop again at the beginning of September.
Campus Bus Prices
2025/26 Prices:
Band A – £765
Band B – £880
Band C – £950
Band D – £995
This payment can be spread at no extra cost by paying an initial payment of £80 at application and the remaining balance over 8 months via the online store
Transport Cancellations and Refunds
Information about our bus or train pass cancellation and refunds can be found on our policies page.
Public Transport Travel
We offer a range of passes which enable you to pay for your public travel effectively.
Combined Rail and Bus Pass
Rail Pass plus No. 7 Bus
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):
- Basingstoke (C)
- Botley (B)
- Eastleigh (B)
- Fratton (B)
- Hamble (B)
- Millbrook (B)
- Portsmouth and Southsea (D)
- Sholing (B)
- Southampton Central (B)
- St Denys (B)
- Swaythling (B)
- Totton (B)
- Woolston (B)
Annual Academic Year Prices 2025/26
Band A – £805.70
Band B – £1,039.80
Band C – £1,180.80
Band D – £1,279
This payment can be spread at no extra cost by paying an initial payment of £80 at application and the remaining balance over 8 months via the online store
Rail Pass plus Stagecoach Gold StudentRider
This pass includes rail travel to Winchester from the following locations, plus a Stagecoach Gold StudentRider pass, allowing you to use ANY Stagecoach bus in Hampshire during the academic year, including weekends and holidays.
- Basingstoke (C)
- Botley (B)
- Eastleigh (B)
- Fratton (B)
- Hamble (B)
- Hook (C)
- Millbrook (B)
- Portsmouth Harbour (D)
- Portsmouth and Southsea (D)
- Sholing (B)
- Southampton Central (B)
- St Denys (B)
- Swaythling (B)
- Totton (B)
- Woolston (B)
Annual Academic Year Prices 2025/2026:
Band A – £1,171.40
Band B – £1,405.50
Band C – £1,546.60
Band D – £1,644.80
This payment can be spread at no extra cost by paying an initial payment of £80 at application and the remaining balance over 8 months via the online store
Stagecoach Bus Passes
No. 7 Stagecoach Bus
If you live in the Winchester area and only need to catch the Number 7 bus, you can buy a Stagecoach bus pass for just this service.
The annual cost of this for 2025/26 is £550.
For more information about Stagecoach services please visit their website.
Stagecoach Gold StudentRider
Students travelling from outside of Winchester on a Stagecoach bus can purchase a Stagecoach Gold StudentRider pass. This pass can be used on ANY Stagecoach bus in Hampshire during the academic year, including weekends and holidays.
The annual cost of this for 2025/2026 is £900.
This is the most cost-effective pass for students travelling from Andover.
For more information about Stagecoach services please visit their website.
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