Travelling to university

University of Liverpool

• 5 min cycle
• 11 min walk

Liverpool John Moores

• 7 min bus
• 8 min cycle
• 25 min walk

Liverpool Hope - Creative Campus

• 2 min cycle
• 7 min walk

Liverpool Hope - Hope Park Campus

• 23 min bus
• 23 min cycle

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

• 10 min cycle
• 24 min walk

University of Glasgow

• 7 min cycle
• 10 min subway
• 16 min walk

Glasgow Caledonian

• 5 min cycle
• 9 min walk 
• 14 min subway

University of Strathclyde

• 7 min cycle
• 12 min subway
• 17 min walk

Glasgow School of Art

• 4 min walk

Aston University

• 5 min cycle
• 9 min bus
• 14 min walk

Birmingham City University

• 6 min cycle
• 11 min walk
• 12 min bus

University of Birmingham

• 10 min bus
• 13 min cycle

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Newcastle University 

• 4 min drive
• 10 min cycle
• 23 min walk

Northumbria University

• 5 min drive
• 7 min cycle
• 20 min walk

Swansea University - Singleton Campus

• 10 min drive
• 14 min bus
• 17 min cycle

Swansea University - Bay Campus

• 9 min drive
• 11 min bus
• 20 min cycle

University of Wales Trinity Saint David

• 5 min drive
• 7 min cycle
• 19 min walk

University of Salford - Main Campus

• 8 min cycle
• 14 min bus
• 16 min walk 

University of Salford - Media City Campus

• 4 min cycle
• 6 min walk 
• 11 min transit

Manchester Metropolitan

• 14 min drive 
• 15 min cycle
• 15 min bus

University of Manchester

• 12 min drive
• 15 min bus 
• 20 min cycle

Living at true Swansea, you can get to your lectures by car, bus, bike, or on foot - whatever suits your routine.

There’s a bus stop just outside our front gates, with regular services connecting you to the city centre, universities, and surrounding areas. For up-to-date routes and timetables, please check the local bus information.

Cycling is another popular and cost-effective option. Bikes are available to rent on-site through Swansea University’s bike hire scheme. You can choose pay-as-you-go (from as little as 50p for 20 minutes) or opt for an annual membership if you plan to ride more regularly. Full details are available on the Swansea University website.

If you prefer to drive, limited on-site parking is available for an additional weekly charge. Spaces are in high demand, so please make sure to enquire and reserve your spot ahead of arrival, ideally at the time of booking your room with us.

And for those who enjoy a more scenic commute, our riverside location offers beautiful walking routes into the city and beyond—perfect for sunny days and fresh air between lectures.