Travelling to St Dunstan’s College
St Dunstan’s College is ideally positioned: within 15 minutes by train from London Bridge or Charing Cross, it is set in 68 acres of land across two sites accessible within walking distance. Pupils attending St Dunstan’s are drawn from across south, southeast and central London, as well as towns and villages in Kent.
Travelling by Train or Bus:
St Dunstan’s is located just a two-minute walk from Catford Bridge Station and Catford Station, which link to London Bridge, Charing Cross and Hayes. We are also served well by a number of TFL buses, which stop directly outside the College gates.
Cycling to St Dunstan’s:
The College is passionate about creating a sustainable future, and where possible, we encourage pupils and staff to walk or cycle to College. We have a number of cycle racks across the College site, where students can safely store their bicycle.
School Coach Service:
In order to help parents/carers transport pupils to and from school, the College is delighted to provide safe and reliable coach services for pupils. We are delighted to announce our new partnership with Vectare, a specialist school transport management company who manage the two routes in operation: the Streatham and Dulwich Route and the Blackheath Route. Vectare will manage all aspects of the School’s Coach Service, and any enquiries can be directed to their team at stdunstans@vectare.co.uk.
Should you wish to use the service, please visit stdunstans.vectare.co.uk to make a booking.
We are always looking to make improvements to the network, and whilst it will not be possible for us to accommodate all parental requests and wishes, we do invite them so we can look to make improvements.
Thank you for taking the time to look at our travel guide for 2023–2024. We hope you are able to find a travel solution for your family. If you would like any further information, please contact the College Office who will be able to assist with your query.
Route Map
Bus stop at Police Station, Cavendish Road
Junction of Thornton Road and Hydethorpe Road
Bus stop at Dulwich Village / Pickwick Road
Junction of Thurlow Park Road and Lovelace Road
Bay outside Streatham Leisure Centre - Ice Rink Bus stop at WH Smiths - Streatham
Bus stop at Dulwich Library
Bus stop at West Dulwich Station / Tennis Courts
Transport For London Buses
The College is served by a number of Transport for London (TFL) buses, which links the College to local areas including Beckenham, Blackheath, Eltham and Greenwich.
The bus services 124, 171 and 185 stop outside the College gates.
National Rail Services
St Dunstan’s College is a two minute walk to two local railway stations.
Rail Services to Catford Station
Orpington 0733 to Catford 0755
Calling points: Orpington (0733), Petts Wood (0736), Bickley (0740), Bromley South (0743), Shortlands (0746), Ravensbourne (0748), Beckenham Hill (0750), Bellingham (0753) and Catford (0755).
City Thameslink 0724 to Catford 0749
Calling points: City Thameslink (0724), London Blackfriars (0726), Elephant and Castle (0730), Denmark Hill (0738), Peckham Rye (0741), Nunhead (0744), Crofton Park (0747) and Catford (0749).
All services above require no changes and are correct as of August 2023. There are additional National Rail Services to Catford and Catford Bridge Stations from Blackheath Station, North Dulwich, East Dulwich, Eltham Station, however, these can require one train change on the journey.
Rail Services to Catford Station
Hayes (Kent) 0744 to Catford Bridge 0803
Calling points: Hayes (0744), West Wickham (0747), Eden Park (0749), Elmers End (0753), Clock House (0755), New Beckenham (0758), Lower Sydenham (0800) and Catford Bridge (0803).
London Charing Cross 0735 to Catford Bridge 0759
Calling points: London Charing Cross (0735), London Waterloo East (0738), London Bridge (0745), Lewisham (0754), Ladywell (0757) and Catford Bridge (0759).
* Information correct as of August 2023
Cycling to St Dunstan’s College
St Dunstan’s College is passionate about creating a sustainable future. If possible, we encourage students and staff to cycle to College.
In the last 18 months, we have invested in building new bike racks around the College site, meaning more students than ever can cycle to school and lock their bike on site securely.
The Waterlink Way
The Waterlink Way (map opposite) is an established part of the National Cycle Network, connecting several parks and green spaces in South East London.
Find out more about the cycle route at: https://www.sustrans.org.uk/find-a-route-on-thenational-cycle-network/waterlink-way/
Terms & Conditions
1. This agreement is made between all school coach passengers, their parents/carers and St Dunstan’s College alongside their relationship with Vectare in order to provide safe, comfortable and civilised journeys for all passengers.
2. Arrangements for pupils’ journeys to and from school are the responsibility of their parents/carers. To assist with discharging this responsibility, St Dunstan’s College provides a School Transport Service. Parents/carers are responsible for their children at all times including both prior to and after boarding and alighting.
3. Bookings are to be made via stdunstans.vectare.co.uk
4. Transport on the School Transport Service must be arranged in advance and is paid for through the Vectare booking system.
5. Bookings are non-refundable in the event of a pupil failing to travel.
6. Each pupil for whom an online form has been submitted will be added to a coach list detailing the service they travel on and their coach stop. Their name will appear on a list which will be checked by the driver.
7. It will be the parent/carer’s responsibility to inform the School via the Contact US form on the School Transport Service website if they no longer wish for their child to use the School Transport Service. A full term’s notice must be given by a parent/carer prior to the removal of a pupil from the School Transport Service.
8. Pupils should be at the coach stop five minutes before the scheduled time of departure to ensure they do not miss the coach. Drivers will not wait past the scheduled departure time.
9. All Junior School Pupils must be collected from the Bus Stop. If a Junior School passenger is not collected at their designated stop, the bus driver will ensure the safety and well-being of the unattended passenger and keep them on the bus. The driver will contact Vectare to report the situation and seek guidance. Parents/carers of the unattended passenger will be contacted by Vectare to inform them about the situation. Parents/carers are strongly encouraged to meet their child at the next available stop.
10. Normal school rules apply, and pupils must adhere to the Student Behaviour Policy.
11. Smoking, vaping, alcohol, consuming illegal substances and carrying offensive weapons, real or replica, is strictly forbidden.
12. Should a pupil on occasion wish to bring a friend home or travel on a coach other than their own, permission must be sought in advance, by parents, and a booking to be made through the Transport Portal.
13. Pupils may board or alight from the coach only at the designated stopping places and in an orderly way without pushing. They must never approach a moving coach. They must not attempt to join or leave the coach when, for example, it is brought to a halt at other places by traffic conditions.
14. Tampering with any part of the coach or its equipment is forbidden. Parents will be liable for the cost of repairs/ replacement of property damaged.
15. Boisterous, anti-social or inappropriate behaviour towards fellow passengers or the public will not be tolerated.
16. Inappropriate behaviour or language towards drivers, or any attempt to distract them from driving, will not be tolerated and will lead to instant suspension from the coach.
17. Musical instruments, games kit and other property are the responsibility of their owners. The coach company and St Dunstan’s College cannot accept any liability for their loss or damage. Pupils should take care on every journey to make sure that they do not leave any property on the coach.
18. Seat belts are fitted on all coaches, and these must be worn AT ALL TIMES when the coach is moving, and pupils must remain seated. Standing or moving in the aisle is strictly prohibited except when boarding and alighting from the coach. THE WEARING OF SEATBELTS ON COACHES IS THE LAW AND ANY DEVIATION FROM THIS RULE MAY RESULT IN PERMANENT EXCLUSION FROM COACH TRAVEL.
19. Failure to comply with these conditions may result in your child losing their place on the School Coach provision.
Produced by Vectare for Dunstan’s College. © Vectare 2023. Timetable, route and fare information is correct as of September 2023.
This guide is produced for information only. We cannot be held liable for any errors or omissions or for any loss or damages caused, howsoever arising and including consequential losses, as a result of the use of this Guide. Please note that bus routes are subject to change.