Transport

King's Ely Admissions

Transport

Throughout King’s Ely Pre-Pre, Prep, Senior and Sixth Form, students make use of the school’s private bus services to the surrounding areas.

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Bus routes are flexible and frequently adjusted to take account of the location of King’s Ely families’ homes.

School bus routes

Please contact the Transport team for an up-to-date bus timetable and details of the routes.

Please note that pupils must be in Year 1 and above in order to travel to and from school via our bus service. At the time of booking, we also have to consider any current legislation on height restriction that may prohibit travel.

Bus Timetable -  Michaelmas Term 2024

Safety Advice for School Minibuses

Bus Protocol for Parents
Travelling by public transport, bike, and on foot

Ely Station is a 5-minute walk from the school with direct train services from Kings Lynn, Thetford, Downham Market, Waterbeach, Cambridge, Royston, Audley End, London and beyond.

Trainline offers a Discounted Student Travel Season Ticket when travelling to and from school. The 16-25 Railcard (also known as the Student Railcard or Young Persons Railcard) is a discount card giving you 1/3 off eligible train tickets in Great Britain.

Secure bike racks are located near to the main entrance of King’s Ely Prep, and with school being within the limits of this beautiful city, many students walk to and from school each day.
Student parking in Sixth Form

There is limited parking within the Old Palace or at the rear of the Hayward Theatre. Currently, parking in Ely is free of charge, though timings are restricted.

Parental permission is requested from Jane Halls, Sixth Form Supervisor, before students are allowed to drive to school. The use of cars to matches and other activities during the school day is not permitted.

Student passengers are permitted only under special circumstances when travelling to and from school at the start and end of the school day and only with the written permission of both the driver’s parent/guardian AND that of any passenger.
Taxi transfer bookings

To arrange any taxi transfer, please contact the school’s Transport department directly by emailing here.

 

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