Public Transport and Parking at Buxton

Buxton is well-connected by public transport and offers a range of parking options close to the University. Whether you’re travelling by bus, train, bike or car, this page provides the information you need to plan your journey.

Buses

The University of Derby – Buxton provides several term-time bus routes to enable students to access the campus.

Buses run term-time only, Monday to Friday.

Bus pass routes and timetables

For bus routes and timetables for the 2025/2026 academic year, please visit our dedicated timetable webpage.

Routes and timetables

Please note that all timetables are subject to change. Students must also comply with the transport code of conduct, and any breaches may be dealt with through the college disciplinary procedure.

In severe weather conditions, we may offer a reduced service. Check the weather page for the latest updates.

Bus passes

How to apply for a bus pass

All new and returning University of Derby – Buxton students will need to complete a bus pass application form to obtain a bus pass.

If you are under 18 years old, you may need support and information from your parent or guardian to complete this form.

Once you have completed the online application form, you will be directed to make payment via the Online Store. Please ensure that you have completed the Bus Pass Application Form before making payment, and please keep a copy of your receipt.

Bus passes will be issued when you start studying, subject to a completed application form and initial payment (in full or in instalments) or bursary completion.

We will arrange temporary bus passes for the first few weeks. These will only be issued to students who have applied for a bus pass and plan to use the service, so it is essential to apply as soon as possible.

Bus pass costs for the academic year

Students applying or enrolling on programmes at UoD – Buxton in 2025/26 will be subject to charges on the college buses.

Dependent on where you will be travelling from, your charge band will be listed on the bus timetables for the stop you will be using.

Prices are for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Charge Band A

Main Study Programme - £288
Apprentices - £103

Charge Band B

Main Study Programme - £391
Apprentices - £139

Charge Band C

Main Study Programme - £515
Apprentices - £175

Charge Band D

Main Study Programme - £628
Apprentices - £216

Bus pass costs when paid in instalments

You can either pay for your bus pass in full or in three termly instalments.

Prices are for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Instalment 1 - Due by 2 September 2025
Instalment 2 - Due by 16 December 2025
Instalment 3 - Due by 17 March 2026

Charge Band A

Main study programme - 3 instalments of £96
Apprentices - 3 instalments of £34.33

Charge Band B

Main study programme - 3 instalments of £130.33
Apprentices - 3 instalments of £46.33

Charge Band C

Main study programme - 3 instalments of £171.66
Apprentices - 3 instalments of £58.33

Charge Band D

Main study programme - 3 instalments of £209.33
Apprentices - 3 instalments of £72.00

Financial support

For learners enrolled in full-time or part-time further education study programmes or supported internships, we offer bursary funding to help reduce or cover the cost of a bus pass, subject to availability.

As bursary funding is limited, it will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis to learners who submit an eligible application with mandatory evidence.

The college bus pass application form will ask questions to determine your eligibility to apply for a bursary.

Please note that learners living on viable public transport routes are not eligible for direct payments. Instead, they may receive travel pass contributions. Direct payments are for exceptional circumstances and must be evidenced.

If you have any questions about bus passes or bus pass payments, or need to make changes to your bus pass, please contact the FE Curriculum Support team.

Email: fecurricsupport@derby.ac.uk
Phone: 0800 074 0099 (option 1)
Visit: Student Centre at Buxton Campus

If you have an issue with transport arrivals or departures, please contact 0116 410 5050 (lines are open 9:00-17:30 Monday to Friday.)

Trains

Buxton station is only a five-minute walk from the Devonshire Campus.

Buxton has direct trains from Manchester Oxford Road and Manchester Piccadilly, via Stockport. The journey takes about an hour.

You can also travel to Sheffield, which involves at least one change.

For timetables, visit the National Rail website.
Traveline also provides local information on trains and other forms of public transport.
railcard.co.uk offers a ‘young persons’ railcard that could save you a 1/3 off your fare throughout the country. You can apply for a ‘young persons’ card if you are 16-25, or 26 and over but in full-time education.

There is no train station in or near Leek.

Bicycles and Motorbikes

Cycling

The Devonshire Campus has facilities for cyclists to store their bikes free of charge in the sheltered bays, which are located behind the old gatehouse.

There are showers within the catering changing rooms that staff and students can use to freshen up.

Whilst we have security on-site, bikes should be locked securely. Heavy-duty bike locks can be obtained from the security office at a heavily subsidised rate.

Motorcycling

Motorcyclists are welcome at the Devonshire Campus. Motorcycles do not require a parking permit and can be parked free of charge on site.

There is a sheltered motorcycle parking area within the main car park.

Student Car Parking

Please be aware that there is no student parking on site.

We recommend you park in the Pavilion Gardens car park, which is around five minutes' walk away on Burlington Road, near the junction with St. John's Road. There is usually ample space during term time.

You can purchase a special season ticket at a heavily discounted student rate from High Peak Borough Council, otherwise reasonable pay and display rates apply. Access to the campus is easiest if you park on the top deck, at the opposite end of the ramp.

Considerate parking

If you choose to park on the street, please bear in mind that traffic wardens operate in the area who will penalise those who park illegally.

To park considerately, we ask the following:

Please do not park on junctions
Please do not block driveways or dropped kerbs
Please consider residents' parking needs

We thank you in advance for your help and consideration. How you park your car can impact people’s attitude and perception of students and the University.

Parking at Kedleston Road, Derby Campus

Demand for parking at the University of Derby Kedleston Road campus is very high. To make sure you get a space, you can now reserve safe and secure parking around the University for as little as £4 a day using JustPark.

The University of Derby transport team have also negotiated an exclusive 10% discount on the cost of parking for students, staff and visitors. To use this discount, enter the code DERBYUNI10 at the online checkout.

JustPark is the UK’s leading parking website with over 150,000 parking spaces available to reserve online. They find their users the best value parking, including parking spaces on people’s driveways, in hotels and at private car parks.