Find out how to get to campus by foot, bike, car and public transport.
Commuting to campus
Whether you're travelling from home or student accommodation, it's good to know how to get here.
Whichever way you choose to travel to us, we're here to help your explore your options for your commute in.
Learn more about our parking facilities, including permit costs.
Travel discounts for students
Discounts on public transport are available for students:
- A 16-25 Railcard by National Rail gets you a third off original rail tickets prices
- West Yorkshire Metro offers discounted bus tickets and passes for students
For more cost-saving tips, visit our Cost of Living page.
Getting to Bradford
Plan your journey from home or student accommodation. Here are some estimated journey times to the University.
Public transport times include the walk from the stations to campus.
| Location | Public transport | Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Batley | 1 hour 15 minutes (bus) | 35 minutes |
| Dewsbury | 1 hour 25 minutes (bus) | 45 minutes |
| Halifax | 31 minutes (train) | 30 minutes |
| Huddersfield | 56 minutes (train) | 45 minutes |
| Keighley | 52 minutes (train) | 40 minutes |
| Leeds | 45 minutes (train) | 40 minutes |
| Wakefield | 1 hour 10 minutes (train) | 45 minutes |
The journey times above are estimations based on Google Maps' shortest possible route via public transport or car to get you to campus for 9am on a weekday, these times tend to be reduced outside of rush hour. Actual journey times may vary.
Things to do on your commute
Here are some ideas of things to do on your commute to keep you entertained as you make your way to the University.
Listen to our collection of Spotify playlists and podcasts.
Learn more about Bradford and student life in the city.
Read our blog posts to learn all about life at the University of Bradford.