We aim to ensure that the journey to school is safe and stress-free. We also hope to influence the wider trend to support traffic reduction and to improve air quality. Therefore, we encourage use of public transport and, where possible, walking or cycling.
Student drop off by car in the morning is in Cricket Field Car park, as per communications sent out to parents. Parents are requested not to drop students in Kingsteignton Road, as this will cause a traffic hazard.
If you are visiting the UTC, please note that we have no car parking on site. The nearest car park is Cricket Field Car park at TQ 12 2AS. This is a pay on exit car park. If you are visiting by road, please bear in mind the Courtenay Centre is not part of the College and as such its carpark is not available to College users or visitors. The Courtenay Centre may choose to incur penalties for unauthorised use.
Financial support for transport costs
Help with transport costs may be available from your Local Education Authority. This applies to Year 10 students who live in the Devon County Council or Torbay Council areas and for whom the UTC is the nearest school and it is more than 3 miles away, More information can be found on the Devon County Council school transport web page.
Working in partnership with Stagecoach and South Devon College, we have secured a travel pass offer available to all students. This includes 24/7 UNLIMITED travel from 1 September until 31 July. The travel pass will offer unlimited Stagecoach travel as a Dayrider or Explorer ticket, depending upon location.
The £300 SDC travel pass covers all locations other than Gold
The £436.50 Gold SDC Travel Pass covers Plymouth, South Brent, Ivybridge, Exeter and Chudleigh (THIS WILL BE SUBSIDISED BY THE UTC TO SET IT AT £300.)
Our bursary scheme
If you are aged 16-18, living more than 2 miles from South Devon UTC and have a household income less than £16,190, you are eligible to apply for a Bursary award.
This will help you to pay towards things you will need, such as: course textbooks, equipment, materials and much more. It will also entitle you to a free travel pass. Please complete the bursary application form included in your welcome pack.
Travel Options
Travel by Bus – Stagecoach Bus Services
Stagecoach operates bus routes to Newton Abbot, terminating at the bus interchange at Sherbourne Road in Newton Abbot.
Travel by Train
Train services run regularly from the direction of Brixham, Exeter and Plymouth to Newton Abbot Railway Station which is located within a 10 minute walk of Kingsteignton Road.
Cycling/Walking
A range of established local cycle/pedestrian routes exist around Newton Abbot and Kingsteignton Road. Cyclists are asked to store bikes at the cycle-park situated at the front of the school entrance and wear protective head-gear and hi-vis attire.
Travel by Car
Student drop off by car in the morning is in Cricket Field Car park, as per communications sent out to parents. Parents are requested not to drop students in Kingsteignton Road, as this will cause a traffic hazard.
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