Getting to and from UWE Bristol campuses
It's 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
The First Bus app includes a journey planner and offers live bus times so you can check when your bus is due in real time.
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 DayBy bike
Named as the UK's first cycling city, Bristol is built for cyclists.
Cycle to and from campus
UWE Bristol has benefited greatly from the recent investment in largely traffic-free cycle routes that criss-cross the city.
- Frenchay Campus cycle routes on Google Maps
- Glenside Campus cycle routes on Google Maps
- City Campus cycle routes on Google Maps
Facilities for cyclists
Cycle parking, lockers, showers and drying areas are available across our campuses.
Abandoned bikes
Please be aware of our procedure for bikes abandoned on UWE Bristol campuses: UWE Bristol abandoned bike procedure (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.
Better ways to travel
For more information on better ways to travel, take a look at the Travelwest website where you'll find more information about cycling, walking and the e-scooter trial in the Bristol area.
Read UWE Bristol's conditions of use (PDF) for privately owned e-scooters and e-bikes.
Bike maintenance
There are bike pumps and tool stations on all three campuses.
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
By train
Bristol Temple Meads, Bristol Parkway and Filton Abbey Wood railway stations 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 Filton Abbey Wood. It takes around 30 minutes to walk to campus from the station. There is also a First Bus service that leaves from the station car park.
Bristol Parkway is also close to Frenchay Campus. There are buses direct to Frenchay Campus or nearby with a short walk.
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 Campus
East entrance (BS16 1QY)
Directions to Frenchay Campus - East entrance (Google Maps)
North entrance (BS34 8QN)
Directions to Frenchay Campus – North entrance (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)
City Campus at Arnolfini (BS1 4QA)
City Campus at Watershed (BS1 5TX)
FET Design Studios at 4 Portwall Lane (BS1 6NB)
Campus maps
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.
Bower Ashton map
A map of our Bower Ashton site (part of our City Campus) including buildings, car parks, Information Points and bus stops.
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:
- Tel:+44 (0)117 32 85678
- Email: infopoint@uwe.ac.uk
Graduation ceremonies
View information on how to travel to your Awards Ceremony.
Our campuses
Frenchay Campus
Our main campus, a 15-minute 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 Campus
Set in picturesque grounds in Fishponds, a short bus ride from the city centre and home to our allied health, nursing and midwifery students.
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.