Culford Bus Routes Timetable

An independent boarding & day school for boys and girls aged 2ž to 18

Culford Bus Routes Timetable Including our new express shuttle services from Cambridge and Norwich

About Culford Bus Routes Culford School is pleased to offer a comprehensive bus service for day pupils which operates from towns and villages located as far as 30 miles from the School. This includes the new express service from Cambridge and Norwich, launched in 2016.

PRICE The cost of each single journey ranges from £3.00 to £6.00, depending on the distance of the pick-up/drop-off point from Culford School.

Typically there are 33 weeks in the School year.

We offer a fixed termly fee of £400 per term for those who commit to the Norwich or Cambridge Shuttle.

BILLING The bus charges are calculated per term, and are added to your school fee account in arrears. You will be charged for all the morning journeys that your child/children have signed up for, but will only be charged for the afternoon journeys that they actually take, as recorded by the bus driver.

Please note that cancellation of a reserved place mid-term will still incur the complete morning charge for the term.

SERVICE INFORMATION The services run term-time Monday to Friday, both inbound and outbound, and inbound only on Saturday mornings.

Demand for places on each of the routes has

grown steadily year on year and occasionally the demand for places on some routes has exceeded availability; it is therefore important that your application for a seat is made promptly.

Any requests received after 15 July may not be able to be accommodated in the term ahead, although we will always do our best to help.

In the event that applications for bus seats exceed vehicle capacity, priority is given to: a. Pupils already using the bus service. b. New pupils with a brother or sister already using the bus service. c. Pupils living at the furthest pick-up points, working inwards.

If you wish to use the service, please contact the Finance Department on 01284 385345 or email pupilbuses@culford.co.uk

EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS In the first instance, please contact the bus driver on their mobile phone. You will be given their number once you are using the service.

Alternatively, please contact the Finance Department on 01284 385345.

All buses have an excellent maintenance record and vehicle breakdowns are very rare. All drivers carry hands-free mobile phones and regular drivers are used to ensure continuity.

For general queries, please contact Culford Reception on 01284 728615 or the Finance Department on 01284 385345

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Routes

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This map represents all the routes which are currently available to Culford pupils. For a detailed timetable and list of prices, please see pages 4 - 6.

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Bus Timetables 2016/17 Route A NEWMARKET

Bedford Lodge Hotel

Dep 7:20am Arr 18:20pm

£4.65 per trip

KENTFORD

“The Bell” - Morning “The Cock” - Afternoon

Dep 7:30am Arr 18:10pm

£4.25 per trip

HIGHAM

Old Station Forecourt

Dep 7:35am Arr 18:05pm

£3.80 per trip

TUDDENHAM

Bus Stop

Dep 7:50am Arr 17:50pm

£3.60 per trip

CULFORD SCHOOL

Arr 8:20am

Dep 17:20pm

Route B KEDINGTON

Karro Sports & Social Club

Dep 7:20am Arr 18:20pm

£4.65 per trip

HIGHPOINT

Highpoint Estate Bus Stop

Dep 7:30am Arr 18:10pm

£4.65 per trip

WICKHAMBROOK

200 yds from Wickhambrook/Denston/ Stansfield Road Junction

Dep 7:35am Arr 18:05pm

£4.40 per trip

CHEDBURGH

Marquis of Cornwallis Pub

Dep 7:40am Arr 18:00pm

£4.15 per trip

CHEVINGTON

The Greyhound Pub

Dep 7:45am Arr 17:55pm

£4.15 per trip

HORRINGER

Horringer Public Bus Stop (Near Whepstead turning) Morning Old Rectory - Afternoon

Dep 7:50am Arr 17:50pm

£3.25 per trip

BURY ST EDMUNDS Covell Close

Dep 7:55am Arr 17:55pm

£3.25 per trip

CULFORD SCHOOL

Arr 8:20am

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Dep 17:30pm

Route C LAWSHALL

Makins Farm

Dep 7:25am Arr 18:25pm

£4.50 per trip

HARTEST

The Crown/Green

Dep 7:35am Arr 18:05pm

£4.50 per trip

BROCKLEY GREEN

Bus Stop

Dep 7:50am Arr 18:00pm

£4.50 per trip

WHEPSTEAD

Bus Shelter opposite Post Office

Dep 7:52am Arr 17:48pm

£4.35 per trip

HORRINGER*

Sharpes Lane

Dep 8:05am Arr 17:42pm

£3.35 per trip

WESTLEY

Phone Box, Burrells Orchard

Dep 8:00am Arr 17:45pm

£3.00 per trip

BURY ST EDMUNDS Opposite the turning to B&Q

Dep 8:05am Arr 17:40pm

£3.00 per trip

SWANN SURGERY

Dep 8:10am Arr 17:35pm

£3.00 per trip

Northgate Street

CULFORD SCHOOL

Arr 8:20am

Dep 17:30pm

*Currently not running - times are adjusted each year subject to demand. If this is the service you require for 2016/17 please contact the Finance Office on 01284 385345

Route D SUDBURY

Bus Station

Dep 7:25am Arr 18:15pm

£4.70 per trip

LONG MELFORD

Bus Stop by Percy Pub

Dep 7:30am Arr 18:05pm

£4.50 per trip

LONG MELFORD

Kentwell Hall

Dep 7:35am Arr 18:05pm

£4.50 per trip

BRIDGE STREET

Bus Stop by Rose and Crown

Dep 7:40am Arr 18:00pm

£4.50 per trip

COCKFIELD

Cross Green

Dep 7:45am Arr 17:55pm

£4.50 per trip

BRADFIELD COMBUST

Just past the Manger Pub (First turning on right)

Dep 7:50am Arr 17:50pm

£4.35 per trip

SICKLESMERE

Overland Industrial Estate

Dep 7:53am

£4.35 per trip

Morning only Bradfield Combust Afternoon

BURY ST EDMUNDS Theatre Royal

Dep 8:02am Arr 17:40pm

CULFORD SCHOOL

Arr 8:20am

£3.00 per trip

Dep 17:30pm

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Bus Timetables 2016/17 Route E IPSWICH

ASDA, White House Industrial Estate

Dep 7:15am Arr 18:30pm

£5.65 per trip

STOWMARKET

Cedars Park Tesco

Dep 7:30am Arr 18:15pm

£4.65 per trip

WETHERDEN

Maypole Pub

Dep 7:45am Arr 18:00pm

£4.50 per trip

BEYTON

Bus Shelter/letter box on the edge of Beyton Green

Dep 7:55am Arr 17.50pm

£3.45 per trip

THURSTON

Near the Post Office

Dep 8:05am Arr 17:40pm

£3.40 per trip

GREAT BARTON

Livermere Road

Dep 8:15am Arr 17:30pm

£3.00 per trip

CULFORD SCHOOL

Arr 8:25am

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Dep 17:20pm

Express Shuttle Services 2016/17

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Culford offers shuttle services for pupils living in and around Cambridge and Norwich. The Culford Express is a daily shuttle service between Cambridge (Milton or Trumpington Park & Ride), Norwich (Thickthorn Park & Ride) and Culford. If you are interested in the shuttle service stopping in your village, please let us know by contacting the Finance Department on 01284 385345. Please find further details on page 8.

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Express Shuttle Services 2016/17 Culford offers shuttle services for pupils living in and around Cambridge and Norwich. The Culford Express is a daily shuttle service between Cambridge (Milton or Trumpington Park & Ride), Norwich (Thickthorn Park & Ride) and Culford. Parents may either book individual trips at the occasional rates detailed below, or may sign up to a termly fee of £400 from either Norwich or Cambridge.

TIMETABLE Route 1 CAMBRIDGE: MILTON PARK & RIDE

Dep 7:30am Arr 18:15pm

CULFORD SCHOOL

Arr 8:15am

£6.00 per trip

Dep 17:30pm

Route 2 CAMBRIDGE: TRUMPINGTON PARK & RIDE

Dep 7:20am Arr 18:25pm

CULFORD SCHOOL

Arr 8:15am

£7.00 per trip

Dep 17:30pm

Route 3 NORWICH: THICKTHORN PARK & RIDE

Dep 7:30am Arr 18:15pm

CULFORD SCHOOL

Arr 8:15am

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Dep 17:30pm

£6.00 per trip

Frequently Asked Questions Q: How old do you have to be to use Culford’s bus services?

Q: Do I have to be there when my child gets on and off the bus?

A: Ideally age 7 and above, as there is no adult supervision on the vehicle other than the driver.

Parents of children younger than 7 who wish to use the service should contact the Head of PrePrep to explore whether using the service would be appropriate. We usually accept younger children accompanied by an older sibling.

A: It is not essential for Senior School pupils, however, it is expected for younger pupils.

Q: How long will the bus wait if I am late?

A: It is important to be on time. Buses have scheduled times and cannot wait for pupils who are late as drivers have the responsibility of getting all pupils to school on time. We realise that problems can occur on occasion and the drivers do their best to accommodate parents if they are made aware in advance.

Q: May boarders use the services too, for example, as a part boarding/part bus arrangement?

A: Yes, as long as it is arranged in advance and there is a space available.

Q: What do I do if my child is off School and cannot use the bus?

A: A courtesy call to the Finance department would be appreciated if absence is known in advance; this will enable us to notify the driver.

Q: If my child is expected on the bus and fails to get on, what happens?

A: If this is simply due to lateness, parents will need to make alternative arrangements for getting their child/children to school. Each driver has a schedule of whom to expect on the bus, morning and afternoon. If a pre-booked morning trip is missed the charge will still apply.

However, if an afternoon trip is missed there will be no charge; we are more flexible with afternoon trips as pupils’ activities can influence their usage.

Q: Must notice be given if a parent no longer wishes their child/children to use the service?

A: Yes, a full term’s notice is required. If a full term’s notice is not given, the charge for all pre-booked trips will be applied to the pupil’s account in lieu of notice.

If you have any further queries or would like to speak to someone about Culford’s bus routes, please contact the Finance Department on 01284 385345 or email: pupilbuses@culford.co.uk

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Health & Safety and Behaviour The safety of our pupils is a prime concern at all times.

We hope you will help us to inform your children about the behaviour that we expect from pupils who choose to travel on school transport.

They should act responsibly as representatives of Culford, and maintain the following standards: •

Remain seated with seat belts fastened throughout the journey

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Obey the instruction of the driver

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Keep noise levels low to avoid distracting the driver

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Place all litter in bins/bags provided upon exiting the bus

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Ensure all their personal belongings are removed on leaving the bus

Please read this page with your child, so they understand what is expected from them.

We thank you for your support.

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Culford Bus Service TICKET APPLICATION FORM PUPIL INFORMATION Pupil 1 Name:

Pupil 2 Name:

Date of Birth:

Date of Birth:

Year Group: Year Group: Telephone: Telephone: PARENT INFORMATION Name: Address: County: Postcode: Telephone (Daytime): Telephone (Evening): Telephone (Mobile): Email Address: PLEASE ALLOCATE THE ABOVE NAMED PUPIL(S) A PLACE ON THE FOLLOWING BUS: Route Letter:

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B

C

D

E

S1

S2

S3

Pick-up Point: Drop-off Point: Date Commencing: Please note: Children should be at least 7 years old to travel on the bus alone. Parents of children younger than 7 who wish to use the service should contact the Head of Pre-Prep to explore whether using the service would be appropriate. We usually accept younger children accompanied by an older sibling.

While all these routes are services we aim to provide, we cannot guarantee that they will continue unchanged from year to year. You are only required to complete this form once and charges will be added to your school fee account in arrears. Each year thereafter you will receive your booking form online via Culford Post.

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Tel: 01284 385345 pupilbuses@culford.co.uk Culford School, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 6TX

www.culford.co.uk