The fastest way to travel to central London from all non-London regions is via train. We recommend using trainline or raileasy to search for the most suitable train for you.
Below we have included guidelines for bus routes for those looking for a less expensive form of travel. Please note the options presented below are subject to change, depending on time of booking and external factors such as strikes. Therefore, we encourage you to check alternative routes before booking your travel.
We have collated some guidance for members travelling from key university towns and cities in the UK:
- University of Birmingham
- University of Bristol
- University of Durham
- University of Exeter
- University of Leicester
- University of Leeds
- University of Liverpool
- University of Manchester
- University of Nottingham
- University of Warwick
University of Birmingham
Estimated travel time: 3 hours 45 minutes
Step 1: Walk to Frederick Road bus stop from University of Birmingham and take bus number 80 to Upper Dean Street (Stop MK2). This is 6 stops and takes approximately 12 minutes.
Step 2: Walk 6 minutes to Birmingham Coach Station
Step 3: Take the National Express 400 service to London Victoria Station.
Step 4: Exit the bus at London Marble Arch stop
Step 5: Take local transport to the venue
University of Bristol
Estimated travel time:4 hours
Step 1: Walk from University of Bristol to Bristol Coach & Train station. This will take approximately 12 minutes.
Step 2: Take the National Express 040 bus service to London Victoria Station.
Step 3: Walk to Victoria Coach Station (Stop W). Take bus number 11 to Liverpool Street.
Step 4: Get off the bus at Camomile Street and walk to the venue. This will take approximately 4 minutes.
University of Durham
Estimated travel time: 8 hours
Please note: This option is to travel the night before
Step 1: From Durham University walk to Sutton Street bus stop
Step 2: Get the National Express 435 bus service to London Victoria bus station
Step 3: Arrive at Victoria Coach Station on Friday morning. Walk to Stop W.
Step 4: Take bus route number 11 to Liverpool Street
Step 5: Take local transport to arrive at the venue
University of Exeter
Estimated travel time: 5 hours
Step 1: Walk approximately 17 minutes to Bampfylde Street
Step 2: Ride National Express 501 bus to London Victoria Coach Station
Step 3: Once you’ve arrived at London Victoria Coach Station, take local transport to the event venue
University of Leicester
Estimated travel time: 4 hours
Step 1: Take the 44, 44A or 47 bus from the University of Leicester to St Margaret's Bus Station, Gravel St, Leicester LE1 3AG
Step 2: Ride National Express 440 service to London Victoria Coach Station or London Marble Arch
Step 3: Once you’ve arrived at London Victoria Coach Station or Marble Arch, take local transport to the event venue
University of Leeds
Estimated travel time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Step 1: Walk approximately 3 minutes to Leeds University Bus Stop
Step 2: Ride bus 6 for ~11 minutes and get off at Leeds City Bus Station
Step 3: Change buses at Leeds City Bus Station
Step 4: Ride bus (operated by FlixBus) from Leeds (Kirkgate) to London Finchley Road (Stop CL)
Step 5: Once you’ve arrived at London Finchley Road, take local transport to the event venue
University of Liverpool
Estimated travel time: 6 hours
Step 1: Take the 7 or 79 bus route from Mount Pleasant to Liverpool One Bus Station, Canning Pl, L1 8JX
Step 2: Ride bus 12-15 minutes and get off at Liverpool One Bus Station
Step 3: Take the National Express 550 service to London Victoria Coach Station
Step 4: Once you’ve arrived at London Victoria, take local transport to the event venue
University of Manchester
Estimated travel time: 6 hours
Step 1: Take bus 18 from University Shopping Centre
Step 2: Ride bus 18 for ~13 minutes and get off at Shudehill Interchange
Step 3: Change buses at Shudehill Interchange
Step 4: Ride bus UK023 (operated by FlixBus) from Manchester (Shudehill Interchange) to London Victoria Coach Station
Step 5: Once you’ve arrived at London Victoria Coach Station, take local transport to the event venue
University of Nottingham
Estimated travel time: 3 hours 30 mins
Step 1: Book bus using Megabus
Step 2: Take bus from Nottingham, Railway Station
Step 3: Ride bus for ~ 2 hrs 50 minutes to London, Finchley Road (Q2 Centre)
Step 4: Once you’ve arrived at London Finchley Road, take local transport to the event venue
University of Warwick
Estimated travel time: 4 hours 30 mins
Step 1: Take bus 12X from University of Warwick, University Interchange
Step 2: Ride bus 12X for ~22 minutes and get off at Pool Meadow Bus Station
Step 3: Change buses at Pool Meadow Bus Station
Step 4: Ride bus UK020 (operated by FlixBus) from Coventry (Pool Meadow) to London Victoria Coach Station
Step 5: Once you’ve arrived at London Victoria Coach Station, take local transport to the event venue