The University of Leicester is fully committed to its environmental policy. With this in mind we would encourage all visitors to use public transport in the first instance. Should this not be possible complimentary car parking is available on-site at our Oadby location (the City Campus has very limited on-site parking weekdays between 8.30am to 5pm and should be discussed with one of our event organisers prior to your visit who can also advise of alternative off-site parking). In the event that you do travel by car we would ask that you car share wherever possible. On arrival in Oadby, should you find that parking near your intended hall/accommodation area is full, please use one of the other available cark parks and refrain from parking on public roads.
By Train
Leicester’s mainline railway station is approximately half mile from the city campus with a regular service to London St. Pancras, Sheffield, Leeds and several Midland towns and cities including Birmingham, Derby and Nottingham.
PLEASE REMEMBER: The University of Leicester is located on two principal sites. If you are traveling to your final destination by taxi you must specify either the City Campus or the Halls of Residence in Oadby. If you only specify the University of Leicester, you will normally be taken to the city campus. For bus information, please see below
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By Bus
Local bus services vary depending on the time of year (term time or student vacation time).
Term Time: Route 80 – St. Margarets bus station and Leicester train station to Oadby Halls of Residence via the City Campus
All year round: Route 31 & 31A – Leicester train station to Oadby. The bus stops on the Leicester Road (about a 5-10 minute walk to the Halls of Residence).
For further information and up to date timetables and route maps visit www.arrivabus.co.uk or Tel: 0870 608 2608
For National Bus enquiries visit www.nationalexpress.com or Tel: 08705 808080
By Car
In addition to its central location, Leicester has a well connected road network via the M1, M69, A6 and A47
For detailed maps and directions see - Location Information
We encourage all visitors to use public transport in the first instance. Should this not be possible complimentary car parking is available on-site at our Oadby location (the City Campus has very limited on-site parking weekdays between 8.30am to 5pm and should be discussed with one of our event organisers prior to your visit who can also advise of alternative off-site parking). In the event that you do travel by car we would ask that you car share wherever possible. On arrival in Oadby, should you find that parking near your intended hall/accommodation area is full, please use one of the other available cark parks and refrain from parking on public roads.
By Taxi
The University of Leicester is located on two principal sites. If you are traveling to your final destination by taxi you must specify either the City Campus or the Halls of Residence in Oadby. If you only specify the University of Leicester, you will normally be taken to the city campus.
By Air
Leicester is close to two major UK airports – East Midlands Airport - www.eastmidlandsairport.com (20 miles) and Birmingham International Airport – www.bhx.co.uk (35 miles with a rail link to Leicester via Birmingham New Street station)
The nearest London airport is London Luton Airport - www.london-luton.co.uk (70 miles) with a direct mainline rail connection and road link via the M1
