Commuting to Campus

Options for Commuting to University

Thanks to our transport connections, our students can still enjoy being part of our campus community and live at home, with plenty of convenient options to commute into university.

Our Brayford Pool Campus is located in the heart of the city of Lincoln, just a few minutes' walk from Lincoln Central Train Station which is connected to major cities across the East Midlands and beyond, including daily direct services to London. Lincoln Transport Hub, which includes the city's central bus station and a 1,000-space multi-storey car park, is close by too, opposite the train station and on the edge of the city's bustling Cornhill Quarter.

Support

If you are looking to commute by train, you may be able to save money with a 16-25 Railcard. Discounts are available for mature students too. To buy a railcard, visit: https://www.16-25railcard.co.uk/. Stagecoach East Midlands provides MegaRider and discounted student bus tickets which cover Lincoln and many surrounding villages. You can find out more about the options available at https://www.stagecoachbus.com/tickets.

The University of Lincoln also offers a Commuting Travel Grant for eligible students from areas of Lincolnshire and North Lincolnshire to help cover travel costs. Find out more about travel grants on our Student Services microsite. 

Cycling and Parking

There are many cycle routes connecting Lincoln with surrounding towns and villages and secure bike storage units are located around campus. The University also operates a cycle hire scheme. You can find out more about the scheme and the support available for cyclists on our Estates microsite.

Once you're in Lincoln, there's little need for a car unless you're undertaking placements as part of your course. There is no on-campus car parking for students during the day at the Brayford Pool Campus with some exceptions, for example if you are a Blue Badge Holder. Students can however apply for a parking permit for evenings and weekends. There are numerous pay-and-display car parks located close to campus, many offering season ticket discounts.