Transport

Update for academic year September 2025 to July 2026

We will shortly be sending out an email to all parents for the school managed buses (940, 941 and minibuses). This communication will go to the following groups:

  • All current bus users
  • New year 7 parents 
  • Year 11 students who have stated they wish to attend Lytchett Sixth Form

If you do not currently fit into any of these categories then please contact transport@lytchett.org.uk to receive this updated information.

Dorset Council transport

Current 24-25 academic year

There are four buses which serve the school from the West of the County for students who are entitled to free school transport provided by Dorset County Council. You can check whether you qualify for free school transport on the Dorset for You website: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/education-and-training/school-transport/apply-renew-or-appeal-school-transport/free-school-transport-entitlement

The buses are run by Excelsior/Morebus, on behalf of the Council.  For queries regarding these, contact the Council.

Email: dt@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk Tel: 01305 224011

https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/education-and-training/school-transport/school-transport

  • L3: Bere Regis, Lytchett Matravers
  • L4: Bloxworth, Morden, Sandford, Holton Heath, Organford Cross
  • L5: Wareham, Sandford, Holton Heath                                                              
  • L6: Mapperton, Almer

https://www.excelsior-coaches.com/schools-timetables

 

School managed transport

Current 24-25 academic year

The school charters two buses from Morebus to transport students to and from school on specific routes, plus our own school minibuses are used for smaller groups of students. 

  • Students must be registered on the bus service and have a bus pass to use these services.
  • We are not in a position to guarantee a travel place.
  • Please email transport@lytchett.org.uk for further information and availability  
    • Please advise your students name and home postcode when enquiring.
       
  • Route 940: Hamworthy – Lake Road - Turlin Moor – Upton
  • Route 941: Bournemouth Road - Ashley Cross –  Park Gates –  Shah of Persia – Cemetery Junction – Oakdale Esso garage – Fleetsbridge –  Creekmoor
  • Minibus 1: Corfe Mullen (Dorset Soldier) – Lytchett Matravers (War Memorial)
  • Minibus 2: Corfe Mullen (RBL) – Lytchett Matravers (Rose & Crown/Deans Drove)

The afternoon journey will be the reverse of the routes above.

The cost of this service is currently £4.90 return per day, payable through ParentPay. 
Travel is offered on a regular basis, we cannot accommodate ad-hoc travel as we need to ensure a seat is available for each student using the service.
The cost is calculated on the number of academic days in that period.
For anyone joining part way through, you will only be charged for the number of days remaining in that period. 
Payment must be made in full for each term's travel - non-payment by the due date will result in the travel place being withdrawn for the following term.

For any Morebus enquiries regarding bus delays, lost property, etc, please contact via telephone: 01202 338420