Transport
Free Transport for All Full Time Students
From 2012 we may be able to offer full time students free transport to and from Newton Rigg College!
By Bus
Stagecoach Services offer scheduled routes throughout Cumbria and the surrounding counties. The county council also runs regular bus services for those aged 16-18. These run from the following towns with stops at places along each route. Please note routes may vary.
• Gretna, Longtown, Brampton
• Tebay, Kirkby Stephen, Brough, Temple Sowerby
• Ambleside, Windermere, Kendal, A6
• Cleator Moor, Whitehaven, Cockermouth, Keswick
• Maryport, Aspatria, Wigton
• Nenthead, Alston, Melmerby, Langwathby
• Carlisle vai the A6 to Penrith
By Train
There is a good rail service from the north and the south via the west coast main line to Penrith Railway station just 1.5 miles away. Stagecoach has scheduled bus routes to and from College.
By Bicycle
There is a cycle track from the edge of Penrith straight to the Newton Rigg campus.
Can we help?
If you would like a copy of our latest transport leaflet please contact Student Services on 01768 893400 or email ann.burgess@newtonrigg.ac.uk.