How to get here

Guildford is on the main line between London Waterloo and Portsmouth. Half-hourly train services run from Guildford to Waterloo, with journey times of around 40 minutes. For further information, go to the National Rail website.

Getting to campus from the station

Walking: You can walk from the station to Stag Hill campus within around 10/15 minutes (dependant on where on campus you are headed). Follow Google maps.

Bus: Stagecoach have taken over from Arriva and now the number 1 and 17 runs between the station and the various university locations. The earliest service is at approximately 6am and the last bus is just before midnight. On Sundays there is a reduced service.

Taxi: From main (eastern) exit.

National Express coach number SH030 runs services to and from the Egerton Road/Tesco stop (a short walk from the University).

Guildford is 30 miles south-west of London, on the A3 London-Portsmouth road.

From the London direction

If approaching from London or the M25 (Junction 10), remain on the bypass (A3) until you reach the exit signed to the Cathedral and University. The campus is very close to this junction. Simply follow the signs to the University, being careful not to follow signs to the Town Centre.

On the A322 or A323

If approaching on the A322 or A323 from Bagshot or Aldershot, at the A3 roundabout take the exit signed to Portsmouth, and then turn off the A3 at the first exit (signed to the Cathedral and University).

From the A281 or A3100

If entering Guildford from Horsham (A281) or Godalming (A3100), leave the central gyratory system at the exit signed for Farnham (A31). After approximately 200 yards, at the mini-roundabout, take the first turning right into Guildford Park Road, and continue along Madrid Road and The Chase for a mile. At the next roundabout, take the third exit for the University entrance.

If you are using a sat nav please enter the postcode GU2 7XH.

Car parking

Visitors can use pay and display parking or can arrange a visitor permit. If you are travelling on an open day, then free parking will be available and sign-posted. Find out more about car parking on campus.

Via London Heathrow

RailAir coaches connect Guildford railway station with Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and Heathrow Central Bus Station every hour from early until late, seven days a week.

Alternatively, National Express coaches travel between Woking station and Heathrow Airport Terminals 2,3 and 5 (with onward connections to Terminal 4) 18 times a day. There are frequent trains from Woking to Guildford, check National Rail.

Via London Gatwick

Gatwick station is positioned in the South Terminal of the airport and provides direct rail-air link trains to Guildford hourly between approximately 5:15am (6am on Sundays) and 11pm. check the National Rail website.

Via London City

This airport is in London and is well connected with the tube system. From there, travel to London Waterloo train station, and follow the instructions on how to reach campus by train.

Via London Stanstead

This is not the most convenient airport to reach the University. Train and bus services connect this airport to Liverpool Street Station in London. From there, different routes can take you to London Waterloo train station. From there, please follow the instruction on how to reach campus by train.

Via London Luton

This is not the most convenient airport to reach the University. A bus connects the airport to a train station from which regular services take you to central London. Alternatively, buses connect the airport to central London (see the London Luton Airport website for further information). From there different routes can take you to London Waterloo train station. From there, please follow the instructions on how to reach campus by train.

The University has several bike parking facilities located across Stag Hill. Our campus map lists Cycle Parks that are available for use by guests and visitors, which includes key locations such as the Guildford School of Acting, Senate House and the Duke of Kent building.

Beryl, our e-bike rental scheme partnership, is a cheap, sustainable way to move between our campuses and the local area, with a number of bikes available from just 16p per minute and parking zone on both campuses and in Guildford. Stag Hill based locations include the Ivy Arts Centre, Library, Senate House and the Duke of Kent building.