Travelling to Glyn School
If you’re starting Year 7 at Glyn, here are the easiest ways to get to school using buses and trains. Lots of students use public transport, so you won’t be travelling alone!
There are so many different ways to get to school. Below are just a summary of the most popular ways to travel.
Which ever way you choose to travel into school here are a few tips:
- Try your route a few times so it feels familiar during the Summer Holidays
- Travel with friends if your route matches.
- Keep your Oyster/travel card topped up.
- Check bus/train apps for delays.
- Leave a bit early in winter when roads and pavements are busy.
Getting to Glyn by Bus
Several buses stop close to Glyn School.
The following bus routes pass near the school (there may also be others):
- 293
- 406
- 467
- E9
These buses run through nearby places such as Epsom, Ewell, Banstead, Sutton and surrounding areas.
Getting to Glyn by Train
There are three train stations which you can use to get to school:
- Epsom Station
- Ewell West Station
- Ewell East Station
Here’s how each one works for your journey:
Epsom Station to Glyn School
- About a 12–20 minute walk, depending on pace.
- Or catch nearby buses from the High Street to the top of Hessle Grove or the Kingsway.
Ewell West Station to Glyn School
Ewell West is one of the nearest stations to Glyn and very popular with students.
Good to know:
- Served by South Western Railway trains (towards London Waterloo, Guildford, Dorking).
- From Ewell West, it’s around a 10–15 minute walk to school, depending on your path.
- Some students also take short connecting buses such as the 467 or E16, which both operate in the Ewell area.
Ewell East Station to Glyn School
Ewell East is slightly further out but still very manageable.
What you need to know:
- Served by Thameslink and Southern trains (routes connecting Sutton, Epsom, Wimbledon and London).
- From Ewell East, the walk is usually 15–20 minutes depending on your pace.
- Students may take the 406 or 293 buses from nearby stops to get closer to school.
Walking Times Summary
- Epsom Station to Glyn: 20 - 25 mins
- Ewell West to Glyn: 10 - 15 mins
- Ewell East to Glyn: 15 - 20 mins
(These are student-typical times — chatting may slow you down!)
Travelling by Car (Important for Parents & Carers)
If you’re being dropped off by car, please follow the school’s rules to keep students safe and to respect local residents.
Please NOT use Hessle Grove as a drop-off.
Hessle Grove is a private road, and parents and carers cannot use it for drop-offs or pick-ups.
Approved Drop-Off Locations
Top of The Kingsway (Preferred Drop-Off Point)
Parents and carers may stop briefly at the top of The Kingsway.
From there, students can walk down the road to the main school entrance.
This walk is short, safe, and avoids congestion.
Sainsbury’s Car Park (Using the Sainsbury’s Gate)
Families can drop off students in the Sainsbury’s Epsom car park.
Students can then use the Sainsbury’s Gate, which is open between:
8.25 am - 8.40 am
This gate leads directly onto the school site and is very convenient for students arriving from Epsom or Kiln Lane
Cycling to School
At Glyn School, we think cycling to school is a great choice! It’s healthy, good for the environment, and helps reduce traffic around the school. We want to support as many students as possible who choose to travel this way.
Why cycling is great:
- It helps keep you fit and healthy.
- It builds good habits for active travel.
- It helps you become more independent and aware of road safety.
- It reduces traffic, noise, and pollution around our community.
- It’s better for the environment.
What Glyn School will do:
- Encourage cycling as a positive way to get to school.
- Celebrate students who regularly cycle.
- Provide secure bike storage—please make sure you use it and lock your bike safely.
What we expect from students who cycle:
- Ride safely and sensibly, following the Highway Code.
- Make sure your bike is in good working condition.
- Represent yourself and the school positively.
- Wear a helmet for safety.
- Use lights and/or highâvisibility clothing so you can be seen.
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Don’t wear headphones while cycling.
What we ask Parents and Carers:
- Encourage your child to build their cycling confidence and skills.
- Provide suitable safety equipment (helmet, lights, highâvis clothing).
- Make sure the bike is regularly checked and safe to ride.
- Decide whether your child is ready to cycle independently.
- Consider bicycle insurance, as the school cannot cover loss or damage.
Walking to School
Many students walk to school from Epsom and Ewell. Walking is a good option if you:
- Live nearby
- Travel with friends
- Arrive by train and prefer not to take a bus
The Surrounding roads to Glyn are The Kingsway, Hessle Grove, and Sainsbury’s car park which lead to three separate entrances:
- Main Entrance (The Kingsway)
- Hessle Grove Gate (no drop‑off) - Open between 8.25 and 8.40 am
- Sainsbury’s Gate (08:25–08:40) - Open between 8.25 and 8.40 am
