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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.

Pick Up Location: Colchester/IpswichTime AMTime PMCost Per Trip
Tesco Highwoods Main Entrance 0700 1745£6.40
David Lloyd07151750£6.40
Asda Ipswich07401710£6.40
Great Blakenham07451705£6.40
Beacon Hill07551700£6.40
Stowmarket Train Station 08101650£3.40
Combs Ford08151645£3.40
Pick Up Location: SudburyTime AMTime PMCost Per Trip
Homebase – Sudbury07501725£6.20
Little Waldingfield Swan08001710£6.20
Bildeston Square 08151655£6.20
Pick up Location: Bury St Edmunds 1Time AMTime PMCost Per Trip
Tesco Carpark Bury St Edmunds07451725£6.20
Moreton Hall Tesco07551710£6.20
Beyton Green08051700£6.20
Pick up Location: ChevingtonTime AMTime PMCost Per Trip
Chevington – Greyhound07351735£6.20
Chedburgh07401730£6.20
Pick up Location: Whepstead
Whepstead07251725£6.20
Horringer (Manor Lane)07451715£6.20
Horsecroft / Hardwick07551710£6.20