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Getting to College

How do you get to NKC Gravesend College? 

NKC Gravesend College is well connected by public transport, with a range of routes available for students travelling from the surrounding areas.

Contact us 

Telephone - 01322 629400

Address 

NKC Gravesend College 
Lower Higham Road 
Gravesend 
Kent 
DA12 2JJ

  • Public Buses to NKC Gravesend College
     

    Arriva offer weekly, 4 weekly, termly and annual tickets to all students. The annual ticket can be paid for monthly by debit card. Depending on where you are travelling from you can use The Arriva Kent & Medway Student Saver Ticker or The Arriva Thameside Student Saver Ticket.

    For travel on buses between Dartford and Gravesend, you now must change at Gravesend train Station.

    You will need to get the 480 at any stop between Dartford and Gravesend and request a transfer ticket if you do not already hold a weekly/monthly/termly/annual or KCC 16+ Travel saver card.

    This transfer ticket will allow you to get on and off the 480 and catch the connecting bus (490) from Gravesend Train Station to the Gravesend Campus (Dickens Road stop).

    On your return journey you will need to get off at Stop E at Gravesend Train Station and pick up the 480 from stop C. If requesting for a day ticket please ensure you ask for the transfer ticket. 

  • Travelling by Car

    If driving, you can take the Gravesend East junction on the A2 and head towards Gravesend.

    We have ample FREE parking available at the College. However, we would suggest using public transport if you can, to help the environment and ease traffic congestion.

  • Travel Discounts Available

    Kent County Council 16+ Travel Saver

    Designed for students who are a resident in Kent, aged 16-19 years old and in education, this will save approximately 50% of what you may pay if you bought an annual season ticket from a bus operator. It is valid throughout the year, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

    Travel Options

    Applications and payments must be made directly to Kent County Council online for KCC 16+ Travel Saver card, click here. 

    Where is the Travel Saver Card sent to?

    All Travel Saver cards are sent by KCC to the College Student Bursary department who will contact the student on receipt and can be collected during the advertised opening times. Where a Travel Saver card is not received by the start of term, the student must make arrangements to fund their travel until the pass is received.

    Oyster Card

    Students travelling from a London Borough will be required to use their free 16+ or 18+ Oyster photo card within the Oyster catchment area (taking advantage of the free or reduced travel). Students making the onward journey from outside of the Oyster card catchment area may be awarded a travel payment for the remainder of their journey.

    Railcard

    If you’re aged 16 or 17 you should apply for the 16-17 Saver railcard which can offer you 50% off train fares. Please see the following website for more information. 

    What other discounts are available?

    • Arriva - Weekly/Termly/Academic tickets, please refer to their website.

     

  • Financial Help

    If you are a student and require funding for your travel to College, please see the Student Financial Support page for information on what you could be entitled to.