SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL

INFORMATION PACK

This travel information pack provides useful information on

the methods of travel available to you for your journey to

work at Guildford Business Park (GBP).

Unit 2

Running a car can be expensive particularly for short journeys where it

may be cheaper, more convenient and less stressful to walk, cycle or

take the bus/train. Alternatively, you could reduce the running cost of a

car by sharing your journeys with colleagues.

WELCOME

Travelling sustainably can minimise your impact on the environment by

improving air quality, minimising your carbon footprint and contributing to

a healthier lifestyle.

This travel information pack will provide you with information to make your

choice easier when considering options for travel to and from work.

This pack has been produced as part of a Travel Plan specifically for Unit 2

which aims to reduce car travel to and from the business park.

By including walking or cycling into your daily lifestyle you will not only be

contributing to creating a healthier environment but a healthier you too –

not just your physical health but your overall mental well-being!

WHAT

ARE

MY

OPTIONS?

Walk

Cycle

Car Share

Train

Easy, reliable, healthy

Cheap, environmentally

friendly, designated parking,

and showers at Unit 2

Cost savings, reduce

congestion, reduce parking

pressures

Variety of destinations,

beat the queues, 20min

walk to station

Reduces congestion, no

need to park, nearby bus

stopsBus

Free connections to the

station and town centre

for all employees

ShuttleBus

ElectricVehicles

Free charge points,

designated parking,

cheaper to run

Flexible rental options,

travel sustainably & have

the convenience of a carCar Clubs

The average person walking at an easy pace can walk a mile in around 20

minutes, so choosing to walk to work may be easier than you think.

Walking

Walking is an easy, reliable and a free way to get around. It is also an excellent

way to keep fit by contributing to a healthy lifestyle as well as saving on fuel costs.

The local walk environment close to GBP provides good quality, well -lit and safe

dedicated pedestrian routes from the park entrance connecting to the wider

local area. Please stay safe by using dedicated pedestrian crossing facilities

provided.

Enclosed is a local map identifying key walking routes from GBP to the station and

town centre and identifies nearby signalised crossing points.

Keep yourself safe when walking to and from work by adhering to the following:

Stay alert when crossing the road

Don’t cross the road until traffic stops

Make eye contact with the driver of the vehicle

Always use dedicated crossing points

Unplug your headphones and put your mobile away – don’t be a

distracted walker

Look both ways and listen

Be bright at night – wear reflective clothing

To shorten your walk to nearby bus stops and towards the town centre, please

use the pedestrian access on to Midleton Ind. Est. Road next to Unit 4.

Guildford

Town

Centre

Guildford

Railway

Station

Guildford

Cricket

Ground

University of Surrey

Guildford

Law Courts

Wickes

Currys

The

Gym

KEY

Pedestrian Footway

Towpath

Signalised crossing

Bus Stop

Cycling

Cycling is a great way to travel as it is cheap, healthy and environmentally friendly.

Cycling is ideal for travelling to work as it can be faster by beating the queues

during peak travel times.

If you are considering cycling to work, take advantage of the ‘Cycle to Work

Scheme’ which allows you to purchase a bicycle and equipment tax free from

your employer, usually via a salary sacrifice scheme.

For more information ask your employer and visit: www.cyclescheme.co.uk

Evans cycles, located close to GBP, is a leading provider of the cycle to work

scheme. For more information visit: www.evanscycles.com/ride-to-work

Not only are there economic benefits to cycling like saving on fuel but cycling can

allow you to build physical activity into your daily routine benefiting your overall

well-being.

Cycle to Work Scheme

There are numerous cycle routes that connect with GBP which you can take full

advantage of as shown in the enclosed local map.

Where Can I Cycle?

94 secure, covered, lit cycle parking spaces

Shower and changing facilities

Storage space for helmets, reflective

clothing etc.

Yearly on-site bicycle servicing

10 dockable bikes for hire, located next to

the security building at the entrance to GBP

Unit 2 Facilities

Guildford Station Facilities

Brompton folding bicycles are available to hire from Guildford Station.

For information please visit: www.bromptonbikehire.com

Ladymead

Retail Park

Guildford

Railway

Station

University of Surrey

KEY

Cycle track (shared use)

Greenway

Cycle-Friendly Route

Signed Advisory Route

Toucan crossing

For more information on cycle routes across the wider area, please visit: https://surreycc.maps.arcgis.com

Guildford

Town

Centre

Car Sharing

If it is too far to walk or cycle to work, consider car sharing. By car sharing you will

have the benefit and convenience of the car, whilst reducing the costs and

alleviating associated problems with congestion and pollution.

What is Car Sharing?

Car sharing is where two or more people share a car and travel together whether

this be for commuting, business, shopping or any other journey purpose.

You don’t even need to own a car, as many drivers are happy to give a lift in

exchange for a contribution to the fuel costs of the journey.

Speak to your Travel Plan Co-ordinator

about registering your interest to car share.

Your journey to work can then be

matched with other employees or

colleagues and you can begin car sharing.

Save money on petrol and parking

Reduce the stress of the daily commute

Reduce the pressure on car parking demand

Reduce traffic congestion and pollution as there are fewer cars on the road

On average, a car-sharer can save around £900 a year through car sharing

Opportunity to meet new people

What are the benefits?

How can I Car Share?

Also, register with the Surrey car share scheme at: www.liftshare.com/surrey

It is free to register and use and your journey details can be matched with others.

GBP Shuttle Bus

GBP operates a shuttle bus service specifically for GBP employees between

Guildford railway station, the town centre and the business park at no cost to you.

Timetable

Free to use

Frequent services

Quick connection to Guildford Station

Ideal if you’re commuting by train

Easy access to the town centre

Benefits

Ask your HR manager for more details.

07:30 – 09:50am

Every 10 minutes

AM

GBP – Train Station

12:00 – 02:00pm

Every 20 minutes

Lunchtime

GBP – Train Station

GBP – Town Centre

03:30 – 06:00pm

Every 14 minutes

PM

GBP – Train Station

Train

Taking the train to work can be a more convenient, quicker and less stressful than

travelling by car. You’ll be able to beat the queues and GBP offers a free shuttle

bus service between the station and GBP making your journey to work even easier.

Where is Guildford Station?

Walk 24 mins.Shuttle bus 8 mins. Cycle 9 mins.

Train

Guildford railway station is served by South Western and Great Western services .

Destinations include:

For information on journey planning and timetables please see:

http://www.nationalrail.co.uk

If you travel by train, you will find it cheaper to purchase a season ticket for your

journeys to work.

Annual season tickets provide 52 weeks for travel for the price of 40 weeks.

You will also benefit from ⅓ off off-peak fares for you and up to 3 adults travelling

with you as well as 60% off child fares.

To calculate the cost of your season ticket please visit:

http://ojp.nationalrail.co.uk/seasonticket

Taking the bus to work could result in cost savings compared to running a car and you do not have to worry about

finding a car parking space upon arrival to work.

Bus

Where is my nearest bus stop?

Many of the bus operators serving Guildford are using hybrid and electric buses so you will also be reducing your

overall carbon footprint by travelling by bus.

› Woodbridge Road

Seating, shelter

Live arrival time information

Service No. Route Frequency Operator

2 Stoughton – Guildford Every 20 mins Stagecoach South

4 / 5 Guildford – Surrey Hospital circular Every 15 mins Safeguard Coaches

B / C Guildford – Park Barn circular Every 10 mins Arriva

KITE Aldershot – Ash – Guildford Every 10 – 20 mins Stagecoach South

Bus

Bus Services Available from Woodbridge Road

Additional bus services are available from Guildford Bus Station located near to the Friary

Shopping Centre in town which is approx. a 20 min walk or hop on the GBP shuttle bus.

Please visit https://www.surreycc.gov.uk//bus-timetables/ for more information on timetables.

For fare information please visit:

Stagecoach South https://www.stagecoachbus.com/tickets

Safeguard Coaches https://www.guildfordbus.co.uk/

Arriva https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/kent-and-surrey/bus-tickets/

Electric Vehicles

By choosing to travel by an electric vehicle (EV) you can benefit from lower running

costs. You’ll find they are quieter to drive and thanks to producing no exhaust

emissions, they do not contribute to local pollutions levels.

6 free electric vehicle charging points

Designated parking close to the entrance to Unit 2

Unit 2 Facilities

Good for the environment and air quality.

Cost of charging is very low – approx. £2.20 to fully charge overnight at

home (most EVs can be plugged into a standard home socket), or for

free at GBP!

Lower running costs compared to your conventional car

(approx. 2p per mile versus 12p per mile for a petrol car)

EVs are exempt from vehicle tax and fuel duty

The average EV can travel up to 100 miles per charge

Your chances of running out of charge when stuck in traffic are about

the same in an EV as in a petrol-fuelled car.

The Benefits

Government Grant

If you are thinking about purchasing a brand new low-emission vehicle, you

could be eligible for a government grant of up to £3,500.

You shouldn’t need to do anything when buying an eligible vehicle, the car

dealer will include the value of the grant in the price of the vehicle.

Car Clubs

The Benefits

Reservations can be made via your phone or online in advance or at

the last minute, subject to availability

Flexible rental durations

Only pay for the time and distance you actually need the vehicle for.

Membership includes fuel, roadside assistance and insurance costs

Low emission vehicles available

Where is my nearest car club?

If you decide to travel to GBP on foot, by bicycle, bus or train but you also need the

use of a car during the day, a car club will suit your needs with cost-effective and

flexible hire options.

For more information, please visit: www.enterprisecarclub.co.uk

Investigations are underway

to provide a designated car

club at GBP.

All car clubs in the Guildford area are run by Enterprise.

TRAVEL PLAN CO-ORDINATOR (TPC)

For any travel-related queries please contact your TPC

Name: Milestone Transport Planning

Tel: 01483 397888

Email: mail@milestonetp.co.uk

CAR SHARING

https://liftshare.com/surrey

Car share database and additional information on car sharing

https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/liftsharing

Further information on car sharing

CYCLING

https://www.cyclestreets.net/journey/

Plan your journey by bike

https://www.sustrans.org.uk/

UK-wide route maps and bike maintenance information

https://www.cyclescheme.co.uk/

Information on the government-led cycle to work scheme

https://www.evanscycles.com/ride-to-work

Additional information on the government-led cycle to work scheme

Useful Information

ELECTRIC VEHICLES

www.gov.uk/plug-in-car-van-grants

Further information about the government grant scheme in place to reduce the cost of

purchasing an EV.

https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/electric-vehicles

Further information on EVs – types of vehicles, benefits, costs, FAQs.

BUS TRAVEL

https://www.arrivabus.co.uk

Arriva – journey planner, bus timetables, route maps and ticket information

services

https://www.guildfordbus.co.uk

Safeguard Coaches – journey planner, bus timetables, route maps and ticket

information

https://www.stagecoachbus.com

Stagecoach – journey planner, bus timetables, route maps and ticket information

https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/bus-timetables

Timetables for all Guildford services

https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/tickets-and-discounts

Fare information

http://www.travelinesoutheast.org.uk

Online journey planner

Useful Information

TRAIN TRAVEL

https://www.gwr.com/

Great Western Railway website – timetables, journey planner, fare information.

https://www.southwesternrailway.com

South Western Railway website – timetables, journey planner, fare information.

http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

Live journey planner, season ticket information, railcards and fares.

CAR CLUBS

https://www.enterprisecarclub.co.uk

All the information you need on car clubs in Guildford run by Enterprise.

https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/car-clubs

Additional information on car clubs