Travelling to the University

We are pleased to offer a free airport transfer service for new international students arriving at London Heathrow, on 18, 19 and 20 September.

Seat bookings are open now, and you will need your flight details book. Places are limited, so book by 11 September to guarantee your seat. 

Book your free Heathrow Airport transfer

If you're not arriving into Heathrow or on one of the days listed above, have a look at alternative ways to travel to campus below.

From Heathrow Airport

Direct coach

RailAir coaches run from Heathrow directly to Guildford hourly, between 4:30am - 11:30pm. Coaches stop at The Chase, University of Surrey bus stop. 

• RailAir online single cost: £15.95 
• RailAir online single cost with 16-25 Railcard: £10.63
• Journey time: approximately 1.5 hours

Bus stop to Stag Hill campus

From the bus stop, you are just an 11-minute walk to the middle of the Stag Hill campus. Use Google Maps for the quickest walking route to your destination or see below for how to book a taxi.

Bus stop to Manor Park campus

It's a 25-minute walk, so we recommend either taking a bus or a taxi. If you would like to take a bus, you can find times and routes on Google Maps. See below for information about taxis.

From Gatwick Airport

Between 5:45am – 5:10pm, you can get a National Express coach from both the south and north terminals to Guildford via London Victoria Coach Station in central London.

• Cost: approximately £18
• Journey time: between 4.5 - 5.5 hours

The coach will drop you off at Guildford railway station from where you can take a bus or taxi to the Stag Hill or Manor Park key collection point.

Top tip - the Google and Apple Maps apps on your phone show live updates for many national rail services. This will show you the easiest and quickest route from the airport to Guildford. You can also use the Trainline app to see the latest timetables and purchase tickets.

From Heathrow Airport

Trains run regularly throughout the day from Heathrow Airport, including into the evening.

Option 1 - take the Elizabeth Line to Hayes and Harlington. From here, take the Elizabeth Line again to Reading. Change at Reading for a Great Western Railway service to Guildford.

Option 2 - from the Elizabeth Line to Bond Street. From here, take the Jubilee Line to London Waterloo. Change at London Waterloo for a South Western Railway service to Guildford.

• Cost: approximately £25 - 40
• Journey time: approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.

Check the latest timetables and buy tickets with the Trainline app.
 

From Gatwick Airport

Trains run regularly throughout the day from Gatwick Airport, including into the evening.

Between 5:10am – 23:55pm, there is a direct train from the airport to Guildford operated by Great Western Railway.

• Advance standard single cost: from £8.00 - £18.50 
• Advance standard single cost with 16-25 railcard: from £5.30 
• Journey time: approximately 1 hour.
   

From St Pancras International 

Eurostar trains arrive in London at the St Pancras International station. London Underground trains can take you from Kings Cross St Pancras to London Waterloo, where you can take a South Western Railway train to Guildford.

Option 1 - take the Picadilly Line to Leicester Square. From here, take the Northern Line to London Waterloo. Change at London Waterloo for a South Western Railway service to Guildford.

Option 2 - take the Victoria Line to Oxford Circus. From here, take the Bakerloo Line to London Waterloo. Change at London Waterloo for a South Western Railway service to Guildford.

• Cost: approximately £15 - 30
• Journey timeL approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.

Check the TFL website for the latest London Underground timetables, and buy tickets with the Trainline app.

From other locations

Guildford Rail Station is well connected to London, the South East and the South West. You can also use the Trainline app to see the latest timetables and purchase tickets.

Free shuttle bus - highly recommended!

You can get a free shuttle bus, hosted by the Campus Safety team, from Guildford station to campus from 8am - 6pm on the below dates:

• Wednesday 16 September 
• Friday 18 September 
• Saturday 19 September 
• Sunday 20 September 

Bus - the next best option

The number 1 bus (Stagecoach) leaves from across the road at the back entrance to the station every 10 minutes during the day and every 30 minutes in the evening. This bus goes to Stag Hill campus and then on to Manor Park. You can view the timetable and route map here, or we recommend downloading the Stagecoach bus app to your phone for tickets and live updates.

Taxi

From Guildford railway station, taxis to campus cost about £8 and leave from the main station entrance. 

Walk

The quickest walking route to the Stag Hill campus is via the main exit of Guildford Rail Station, turn left and walk up Walnut Tree Close, cross Yorkie's Bridge, turn right onto the University's Perimeter Road and follow the road to your key collection point (see Google Maps link). 

You may decide to pay a little more and take a taxi from Heathrow or Gatwick airport, or other locations, to the University. We strongly advise you to book a taxi before you arrive, as this is cheaper than taking a public taxi from the taxi rank.

• Taxi from Heathrow Airport: from £70 
• Taxi from Gatwick Airport: from £80 
• Journey time: Approximately one hour from Heathrow and Gatwick airports.

Pre-booking ensures that the driver will meet you in the arrivals hall. Show the driver your University accommodation allocation letter and ask to be taken to your halls of residence reception, where you will pick up your key.

It is best to book a taxi between three and 10 days before you fly. Make sure you give the company all the details of your arrival:

• The name of the airport you are flying into
• The terminal you are arriving at
• Your flight number
• The date and time of your arrival
• Your full name
• Your mobile phone number.

Do not forget to notify the company of any delays or changes to your travel arrangements.