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Travelling to the University

We want to make your visit to the University of Bradford as sustainable as possible. Our sustainable business travel framework means we encourage visitors to first question their need to physically travel to the university. If travel is required we are very well connected to the public transport networks so you shouldn't need to bring a car.

Do you need to travel? - Use technology instead!

Can you try and avoid your journey through taking advantage of the many IT solutions in place to effectively communicate remotely? Services range from full video conferencing suites to simple pc based video calls and audio conferencing. To find out more about the options see the Smart Move Travel Pages: Alternatives to Travel .

Can you travel sustainably?

If you need to get to the university there are a number of ways to travel in a sustainable way:

Public Transport

Use (External) www.transportdirect.info to plan your journey here using public transport - this also has a carbon calculator on the journey planner tool so you can compare the impact of your various journey options. Postcodes for our sites are BD7 1DP for the City Campus and BD9 4JL for the School of Management.

Cycling

We have showers and secure cycle storage on all our sites for the use of cyclists. Please go to the main reception and ask to access these facilities on your arrival to the site. Use the cycle journey planner to work out your favoured route - (External) http://www.transportdirect.info/Web2/JourneyPlanning/FindCycleInput.aspx

Walking

Walking is great for your health and fitness. It can reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, improve your cholesterol levels and blood pressure and help you control your weight. Walking will also save you money!! Use the map at the end of this guide to see the routes described below:

To get to the University from the Travel Exchange

Walking takes between 15 and 20 minutes. Come out of the Interchange onto Bridge Street, over the crossing and continue until you are at the front of City Hall. Walk through Centenary Square and the City Park to Godwin Street; crossing towards the glass front of the Alhambra Theatre. Turn right immediately before the theatre and walk up Great Horton Road. The University is 300 meters up this hill, beyond the College.

To get to the University from Forster Square Train Station

Walking takes between 15 and 20 minutes. From Forster Square Station, walk out of the station past the sculpture onto Cheapside, then turn right onto Market Street and continue until City Hall. Walk through Centenary Square and the City Park to Godwin Street; crossing towards the glass front of the Alhambra Theatre. Turn right immediately before the theatre and walk up Great Horton Road. The University is 300 metres up the hill, beyond the College.

Driving to the University

How to drive to the University

Bradford is connected to the national motorway network via the M62 and M606. When arriving from the South, East or West the best route into Bradford is the M62 and M606. From the Northwest take the A629/A650 via Skipton and Keighley. From the Northeast take the A1 or A19 to reach Bradford via the A59 and then A658 south of Harrogate.

Location Map

Where to park - Visitor and local car parks

Visitors arriving at the University City Campus can use the first come first served visitors car park adjacent to the Richmond Building. This can be accessed from the University entrance on Great Horton Road. Once in this facility a car parking permit must be obtained from the Richmond reception. If this facility is full please use one of the nearby car parks or parking available in the local streets. Visitors to the School of Management can get a first come first served car parking permit from the Heaton Mount or Emm Lane Reception. University car parks are available for use free of charge from 5.30pm - 9am.

The following map link highlights the locations of other car parks within easy reach of the City Campus. If parking in the streets please be respectful of local residents.

Local Car Parks (pdf, 120KB)