Travel to school
Planning your school travel is easy. There are a range of safe transport options to get to our school. Check our location map, public transport options and driving details to help make the journey to school safe and easy.
Location map
We are located at Western Sydney University Hawkesbury Campus, Richmond NSW 2753.
Catching public transport
Travelling by bus
Morning services
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Route 677 from Penrith Station to Richmond via Londonderry, departing Penrith at 7:09am, arriving at Richmond Station at 7:52am
- This bus then departs Richmond Station at 7.54am and will travel via East Market Street, (L) March Street, (R) Paget Street, (L) College Street and (L) Bourke Street, setting down students at Bourke Street before Teviot Street
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Route 675A from Windsor Station at 7.53am, arrives at Richmond Station at 8.07am and then travels via East Market Street, (L) March Street, (R) Paget Street, (L) College Street and (L) Bourke Street, setting down students at Bourke Street before Teviot Street.
Afternoon services
- Route 5546 will pick up students from Bourke Street opposite Teviot Street at 3.20pm and then operate to Penrith via Londonderry and Cranebrook
- Route 5501 will pick up students from Bourke Street opposite Teviot Street at 3.24pm and then operate via Bourke Street, (R) College Street, (R) Paget Street, March Street and East Market Street to Richmond Station
Please refer to your schools timetabled services at: https://www.busways.com.au/nsw/school-services/school-timetables and select the link adjacent to your schools' name; “New timetable | 19 May 2025” or please visit the transportnsw.info website and use the Trip Planner to plan your trip to or from a local school or search for your school bus route number using the Routes and Timetables search.
Alternatively, you can contact Busways Customer Service on 1300 69 2929 or infoline@busways.com.au.
Students are reminded to tap on and off on all trips.
Contact us to learn about catching the bus.
Travelling by train
Our nearest train station is East Richmond Station. You can find the relevant arrival and departure times for your child via the NSW Trip Planner below.
Trip Planner | transportnsw.info
If your child is catching the train, they will need to walk from East Richmond Station to Richmond Agricultural Centre or vice versa. One way, the walk takes approximately 17 minutes.
Contact us to learn about catching a train.
Apply for a travel pass
Eligible students can get a free travel pass under the School Student Transport Scheme. Apply for a travel pass today.
Driving and parking
Driving to Richmond Agricultural Centre
Daily drop off and pick up is from Richmond Agricultural Centre TAFE side. You can find the directions below.
From Blacktown Rd:
- Turn onto Campus Drive, WSU Hawkesbury.
- Turn right onto Ceremonial Drive, TAFE NSW. Follow the road along until you reach C Block. There is a student drop-off and pick-up zone adjacent to C Block.
If your child is late to school or needs to be picked up early, they need to present to the administration office prior to class/leaving.
The office is located at Richmond Agricultural Centre, WSU Hawkesbury side. You can find the directions below.
From Londonderry/Richmond/Penrith:
- Turn right onto Bourke Street/College Drive at the lights.
- Enter through the WSU Hawkesbury gates and drive until almost at the end of the road.
- Turn left onto Castle Road and turn left again on the bend at Carpark P8.
- Drive to the far end of the carpark towards the demountable buildings (opposite the M3 and M4 WSU buildings).
- The administration office is the last demountable in carpark P8, with a green 'OFFICE' sign on the outside wall.
- If picking up your child early, you will need to meet them in the office to sign them out.
- Parking tickets are available for purchase from the meters in the carpark.
If you have an appointment to meet with a staff member, you will need to present to the administration office to sign in.
The office is located at Richmond Agricultural Centre, WSU Hawkesbury side. You can find the directions below.
From Londonderry/Richmond/Penrith:
- Turn right onto Bourke Street/College Drive at the lights.
- Enter through the WSU Hawkesbury gates and drive until almost at the end of the road.
- Turn left onto Castle Road and turn left again on the bend at Carpark P8.
- Drive to the far end of the carpark towards the demountable buildings (opposite the M3 and M4 WSU buildings).
- The administration office is the last demountable in carpark P8, with a green 'OFFICE' sign on the outside wall.
- Once the meeting has concluded, you will need to return to the office to sign out.
- Parking tickets are available for purchase from the meters in the carpark.
Parking on school grounds
- WSU Hawkesbury parking tickets are available for purchase from the meters in the P8 carpark. The tickets are suitable for yellow parking spaces and are approximately $9.50 for the day.
Need help getting to school?
If your child has a disability or additional needs, they may be eligible for the Assisted School Travel Program. Contact us to learn more or get help planning your child's journey to school.
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