Getting to and from UWE Bristol campuses

It is easy to get from one campus to another and in and around the city centre, as well as going further afield, with Bristol's excellent transport links.

By bus

It's easy to get around the city by bus and Metrobus. Bristol Bus Station offers cross-country services and Frenchay Campus has its own Megabus and National Express stop.

Travelwest and First Bus have details of:

  • Campus bus stop locations
  • Bus services to Frenchay Campus
  • Bus services to City Campus
  • Bus services to Glenside Campus
  • Bus routes from our campuses into the city centre

First Bus app

To help you feel confident about travelling by bus, First Bus have launched a new feature on their app to show where your bus is, how many seats are available, and to enable you to book your seat. The app displays in real time how many empty seats there are on each bus, to help you to confidently plan your journey. Watch this YouTube video showing you how to use the First Bus App.

Bus checker apps and journey planners

Download the Travelwest bus checker app for live and scheduled bus times for every bus in the Bristol area. Free for iPhone, Android and Windows mobile devices.

Details of all timetables and routes can be found on the TravelWest journey planner.

Long distance coaches and coaches from London airports

Megabus and National Express provide a very cost-effective service direct to Frenchay Campus from many UK cities and some overseas destinations including London, Cardiff, Birmingham, Exeter, Manchester and Leeds.

Travelling to an Open Day?

Read our travel guidance for undergraduate Open Days.

Travelling to an Open Day

By bike

Named the UKs first cycling city, Bristol is built for cyclists.

Cycle to and from campus

UWE Bristol has benefited enormously from the recent investment in largely traffic free cycle routes that criss-cross the city.

Facilities for cyclists

Cycle parking lockers, showers and drying areas are available across our campuses.

Bike maintenance

Across our campuses there is access to:

  • Free bike check-ups - Dr Bike offer a free drop in service at Bower Ashton Campus, Glenside Campus and Frenchay Campus.
  • Bike pumps and tool stations across all three campuses.

Dr Bike dates (every Tuesday starting in October) (PDF) 

Help to get a bike

  • Students can take advantage of the student cycle loan scheme. Please visit the Student Union reception for more information.
  • Staff can take advantage of discounted tax-free cycles from Cycle Solutions through the HR department (login required).
  • For a list of where to buy a bike in Bristol visit the BetterByBike website.

Borrow a bike

  • Borrow one of our Bristol Bicycles for free for up to two weeks. Bring your staff or student ID card to the Centre for Sport reception on a Thursday or weekend and you can borrow a bike complete with lights and a lock.
Cyclist using a tool station at UWE to fix his bike

Map of Frenchay Campus cycling routes and facilities

View a map of Frenchay Campus that has locations of: 

  • Cycle parks and bike hubs
  • Shower
  • Lockers and changing rooms
  • Repair kits
  • Bike pumps and tool stations

Download the bike map

By train

Bristol Temple Meads station and Bristol Parkway Railway station connect you to the rest of the country, as well as local and inter-city services.

The nearest train station to UWE Bristol's Frenchay Campus is Bristol Parkway, but Bristol Temple Meads is closest to the city centre. See the National Rail website for further information.

By plane

Bristol Airport connects the South West to hundreds of destinations across Europe and the rest of the world. Located just a few miles south of Bristol's city centre, it's easy to get to and from the airport, 24hrs a day via the Airport Flyer - Bristol Airport's direct bus route.

Maps and directions

Frenchay (BS16 1ZG)

Directions to Frenchay Campus (Google Maps)

Glenside (BS16 1DD)

Directions to Glenside Campus (Google Maps)

City Campus at Bower Ashton (BS3 2JT)

Directions to Bower Ashton (Google Maps)

City Campus at Spike Island (BS1 6UX)

Directions to Spike Island

City Campus at Arnolfini (BS1 4QA)

Directions to Arnolfini

City Campus at Watershed (BS1 5TX)

Directions to Watershed

FET Design Studios at 4 Portwall Lane (BS1 6NB)

Directions to 4 Portwall Lane

Campus maps

Aerial view of Frenchay campus

Frenchay Campus map

Find your way around Frenchay Campus. Find cafes, car parks, Information Points, buildings, cycling routes, bus stops and taxi pick up points.

City campus Bower Ashton

Bower Ashton map

A map of our Bower Ashton site (part of our City Campus) including buildings, car parks, Information Points and bus stops.

View of the clock tower at Glenside campus

Glenside Campus map

Find your way around Glenside Campus. Find cafes, car parks, Information Points, buildings, cycling routes, bus stops and taxi pick up points.

Car parking

Car parking on our campuses is limited. Please see our car parking pages for frequently asked questions, charges and guidance for students, staff and visitors.

Access requirements

If you require any help with getting on to any of our campuses or require specific information on areas of disabled access, please contact us:

Graduation ceremonies

View information on how to travel to your Awards Ceremony.

Our campuses

Aerial view of Frenchay campus

Frenchay Campus

Our main campus. 15 minutes bus ride from the city centre. Here you'll find our Students Union, 24/7 Library, sports facilities, shops and numerous cafes, bars and restaurants.

Glenside building from the outside, with grass and tree in the foreground.

Glenside Campus

Set in picturesque grounds in Fishponds, 15 minutes bus ride from the city centre and home to our allied health, nursing and midwifery students.

City campus Bower Ashton

City Campus

City Campus is UWE Bristol's creative and cultural industries campus made up of city centre sites at Bower Ashton, Spike Island, Arnolfini and Watershed.