GETTING TO US
YOUR TRAVEL OPTIONS
Situated in the heart of Southampton, we are connected by an extensive network of bus routes. Combined with our close location to Southampton train station and local cycle and walking routes, the college is extremely accessible no matter where you are coming to us from!
For a detailed route planner from your home address on public transport (including bus and train times) take a look at Traveline or MyJourney Southampton.
COLLEGE BUS
Our 903 bus service covers the Hythe and Waterside area. You can catch this for free on Monday 26 June by showing your Applicant Week letter.
Take a look at the timetable to find out where you can catch the bus. If you have any questions about getting to the college, please contact our Admissions team.
RTSFC SHUTTLE BUS
Southampton Train Station - Red Funnel Terminal - WestQuay - RTSFC
You can catch our free shuttle bus from three different stops across Southampton centre.
Just wait at the bus stop, and the RTFSC minibus will pick you up and drop you up right outside the college.
Take a look at the map and timetable to plan your route to RTSFC.
LOCAL BUS ROUTES
We are well connected by numerous local bus routes. For a detailed route planner from your home address on public transport (including bus and train times) take a look at use Traveline or MyJourney Southampton.
WALK
Richard Taunton is easily accessible by walking. We are a 10-15 minute walk from Southampton Common and Shirley High Street, and a 30 minute walk from Southampton Central train station. We encourage students to keep active and help the environment by walking to college.
CYCLE
Cycling is a popular form of transport to and from college. We have a secure bike compound to store bikes, plus showers and changing facilities located in the Sports department.
TRAIN
Southampton Central is the nearest train station to college, with direct routes from Totton, Eastleigh, Romsey and Winchester.
For more information about getting to college by train, use Traveline’s Journey Planner.
From the train station, students can catch our Shuttle Bus to college. Alternatively, the college is a 30 minute walk from the station.
ISLE OF WIGHT
We offer a free shuttle service for students catching the ferry from the Isle of Wight. The service can pick you up from the Town Quay where the Red Jet Terminal is situated.
This service has pick-up times at 8:00am, 8:15am and 8:30am. Please contact our Admissions Team if you have any questions regarding our shuttle service. admissions@richardtaunton.ac.uk
CAR
We are easily accessible by car via local routes and nearby motorway links at the Chilworth interchange M27 (J4)/ M3 (J14).
Whilst the college is conveniently located for parking, we must be respectful to our neighbours and encourage parking within the college to reduce street congestion.