How much does education group transport cost?
- Each fieldwork location at our centres is priced individually to make the cost to you as fair as possible.
- We can arrange in-course fieldwork transport for residential groups. If you are bringing a group on a day course please ensure you have transport for travel to fieldwork sites if required.
- In most situations, transport charges are for students only. There are some exceptions, indicated in the notes.
- Accommodation for coach drivers at centres may be available but it depends on capacity. Please ask the centre as soon as possible in your trip planning, and they will recommend local alternatives if a suitable room is not available.
- Some of our centres are not accessible to the door by coach and may require an additional transfer fee if requesting minibuses.
The list below details in-course fieldwork transport prices at our residential field centres. Last updated July 2023 and prices are subject to change at any point.
For more information about directions, public transport etc please go to the relevant centre information page.
Blencathra
In-course fieldwork costs
- River accessible by walking.
- £12.00/student, per day for other locations when driven by our staff. £10.00/student, per day if driven by school staff.
Station Pick-up
- 20 minutes transfer (£24.00 return/£12.00 single per person by private minibus).
Access restrictions
- Cannot get a double decker up the drive.
Local providers
- K&B Travel, Penrith, 01768 868600.
Our minibus charges are:
- A daily minimum charge of £160.00 per vehicle (for both 9 or 17 seater vehicles) inclusive of up to 60 miles per day (this can be an average of 60 miles per day over multiple days).
- Additionally, a charge of £0.45 per mile for all mileage OVER the 60 miles included in the minimum charge above.
Castle Head
In-course fieldwork costs
- £12.00/student per excursion.
- If customer is bringing own transport, we charge for transport for our staff and kit to get to the venue. £21 per bus & canoe trailer.
Station Pick-up
- Free from Grange-over-Sands
- All other train stations £10.00/participant each way.
Local Providers
Castle Head centre information
Dale Fort
In-course fieldwork costs
- £12.50/student
Local providers
- Edward Brothers, 01437 890230
Flatford Mill
In-course fieldwork costs
- Transport fee ALL SITES: £20/student/day
- Dedham Pick Up £7/person (minimum fee £20 / bus) (this is a one-way fee, therefore return trip is £14/person)
Station Pick-up
- Train station pick-up: £7/person (minimum fee £20/bus) (this is a one-way fee, therefore return trip is £14/person
Access Restrictions
- Please note for any River Site trips: Due to size of lanes no coaches or large buses can access river sites. We advise you use minibuses with a max seat capacity of 25.
Local Providers
- Manorside Travel [email protected] 01473 39 62 62
- Tendring Travel [email protected] 01255 860 828
- Beeston Coaches, 01437 890230 (large coaches)
Juniper Hall
In-course fieldwork costs
Some courses are accessible using the 465 bus within the Oyster zone. We have a limited number of cards for students to use at £5.00/return journey.
Urban, River & Freshwater Studies: £16.00/student
Coastal Studies: £23.00/student
Minimum fees apply to all journeys.
Station Pick-up
- Station Box Hill Station -Luggage Pick-Up may be available but requires confirmation in advance. Free of charge.
Local Providers
- Banstead Coaches, 01737 354 322, [email protected]
- Edward Thomas, 0208 397 4276, [email protected]
- Haines, 01737 360203 / 01372 379880, [email protected]
- Turbostyle, 01342 719900, [email protected]
Margam Discovery Centre
In-course fieldwork costs
- £15.00 per day
Station Transfer
- Free
Local providers
- Ridgway 01639 883374 and Gwyn Jones 01656 720300
Millport
In-course fieldwork costs
- Can walk/cycle round the whole island (11 miles)
Station Transfer
- Ferry bus £3.50 adult £1.70 child return
Local providers
- Ferry Calmac: £3.20 return
Nettlecombe Court
In-course fieldwork costs
- £11 per student, per trip (2024)
- £11.50 per student, per trip (2025)
Station Transfer
- £22 return
Local providers
- Ridlers Coaches, 01398 323398
Preston Montford
In-course fieldwork costs
- £14 per student, per day, except locations over 50 miles (e.g. Talacre and Cwm Idwal) £16 per student, per day
Station Transfer
- £25.00 per vehicle – each way – station pick up and drop off
Local providers
- Longmynd Travel – 01743 861999
Rhyd-y-Creuau
In-course fieldwork costs
- £12.50/student per excursion
Station Transfer
- Centre minibuses (if available) £15 per 8 persons from Betws-y-coed (return trip included)
- Centre minibuses (if available) £11.50 per student each way for Llandudno or Bangor station
Local providers
- Llew Jones, 01492 640320
- Alpine Travel, 01492 879133
- JMJ Travel, 01492 642422
Slapton Ley
In-course fieldwork costs when using our vehicles
- Zone 1 locations £10.00/student: Torcross, profiling & Stokeley Farm/Beesands & Beeson Farm/Start Bay/Prawle (Rocky Shore)/Local Villages (East Allington/Blackawton/ Torcross/Chilington)/ Harbertonford (flooding)/Lower Fuge Farm/Lower Fuge and Beeson Farm
- Zone 2 locations £15.00/student: River Harbourne/Totnes, Stokeley & Dartington/River Lemon/Plymouth/Torquay/Dartmoor/Exeter/Dartmouth/Kingsbridge
10% Discount available if visiting staff drive our vehicles subject to license checks from
https://www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence and attaining a check code.
- Independent use of Field Studies Council vehicles @ £6.00/mile
Station Transfer
- Totnes Station (Return) £30.00
- Plymouth Station/Totnes Station Combo; £32.00
- Slapton Shuttle for Start Bay £17.00/pick-up
Local providers
- Tally Ho Coaches, 01548 853081
Self-taught groups driving our vehicles will need to:
- Have held your licence for at least 2 years and be at least 21.
- Have and present a clean driver’s license.
- If driving a minibus, have a D1 entitlement on the license.
- Complete a Field Studies Council driver’s form in advance of the course.
- Have undergone some form of minibus assessment and have a valid certificate documenting this- or undertake a driving assessment with an appointed member of staff on arrival.
Last Updated: 19/07/2023. Subject to change.
