School Transport
Finborough is proud to be recognised as a top UK day and boarding school, offering a nurturing and high-achieving environment in the heart of Suffolk.
Perfectly located just minutes from Stowmarket train station with a daily shuttle bus for those travelling by train, we are one of the most accessible boarding schools in the UK. Whether you’re based in Cambridge, Ipswich, Colchester or Norwich or even further afield, our excellent transport links, including direct train routes and a dedicated school bus service, make daily travel and weekend visits simple and convenient.
Our current transport routes are listed below. If your area isn’t currently covered, please don’t hesitate to get in touch – our routes are regularly reviewed and we’re often able to make adjustments to accommodate new pupils.
School Transport
We run minibuses across West Suffolk and North East Essex, bringing children to Finborough from homes in and around Colchester, Sudbury and Bury St Edmunds. Our bespoke routes make life easy for families across the wide area our school serves.
| Route A – Kelvedon Pick Up | Time AM | Time PM | Cost Per Trip |
| Kelvedon | 0650 | 1810 | £7.00 |
| Marks Tey Train Station | 0705 | 1755 | £7.00 |
| Colchester Sports Park | 0720 | 1740 | £7.00 |
| Holton St Mary | 0730 | 1730 | £7.00 |
| Upper Layham | 0735 | 1725 | £6.00 |
| Hadleigh – Magdalene Road | 0745 | 1715 | £5.00 |
| Hadleigh – Ann Beaumont Way | 0755 | 1710 | £5.00 |
| Bildeston – Clocktower | 0800 | 1700 | £4.00 |
| Hitcham | 0805 | 1655 | £4.00 |
| Route B – Manningtree Pick Up | Time AM | Time PM | Cost Per Trip |
| Manningtree – Train Station | 0655 | 1805 | £7.00 |
| East Bergholt | 0705 | 1800 | £7.00 |
| Copdock Tesco | 0715 | 1745 | £7.00 |
| Asda Ipswich | 0730 | 1725 | £7.00 |
| Great Blakenham | 0750 | 1710 | £6.00 |
| Stowupland | 0805 | 1655 | £4.00 |
| Stowmarket – Train Station | 0810 | 1650 | £4.00 |
| Route C – Sudbury Pick up | Time AM | Time PM | Cost Per Trip |
| Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club | 0710 | 1710 | £6.50 |
| Sicklesmere Rd | 0715 | 1715 | £7.00 |
| Long Melford | 0735 | 1735 | £7.00 |
| Sudbury – Health Centre | 0745 | 1745 | £7.00 |
| Route D – Chedburgh Pick Up | Time AM | Time PM | Cost Per Trip |
| Chevington | 0725 | 1740 | £6.50 |
| Chedburgh – Manor Close | 0730 | 1735 | £6.50 |
| Whepstead | 0740 | 1730 | £6.50 |
| Horringer | 0750 | 1720 | £6.50 |
| Elmswell | 0800 | 1700 | £6.50 |
| Woolpit | 0810 | 1650 | £6.50 |
| Route E – Kentford Pick Up | Time AM | Time PM | Cost Per Trip |
| Kentford – Phoenix Cycle Works | 0730 | 1655 | £7.00 |
| BSE Tesco Superstore | 0740 | 1700 | £6.50 |
| Beyton Green | 0800 | 1715 | £5.00 |
| Tostock – Gardeners Arms | 0805 | 1730 | £5.00 |
| Route F – Stowmarket Pick Up | Time AM | Time PM | Cost Per Trip |
| Stowmarket Train Station | 0810 | 1650 | £4.00 |