Travel Information
Travelling to University Park Campus - important travel information for your visit
We looking forward to welcoming you to the University of Nottingham - we want to make you aware of some important travel information.
The Law and Social Sciences Building is number 7 in square D3, on the map. The tram from the train station stops at the South Entrance (G4) and the 34 bus also goes through campus from the train station
National Highways are currently carrying out significant roadworks around University Park Campus, which may result in diversions and delays which are likely to impact your journey.
If you're planning to travel by car, we strongly recommend using one of the local Park and Ride sites. More detailed information on the best way to travel to us can be found below.
To help ensure a smooth journey, please also:
- Allow extra time for travel
- Check live traffic updates before setting off
Transport options
By car
We strongly recommend travelling to one of the Park and Ride sites located nearby and using the tram services available to travel to University Park Campus (see Park and Ride information below). The university is easy to reach using the Nottingham Tram Network and this will help you avoid traffic congestion.
If you prefer to travel to campus by car, please allow plenty of extra time to travel as there are likely to be long queues when entering and exiting the site.
University Park Campus postcodes:
- West Entrance: NG7 2QE
- North Entrance: NG7 2QB - if you're coming from J25 or approaching from the west, please use North entrance. Please note that some sat nav systems may incorrectly indicate that this entrance is closed - it remains open and accessible. Important: Please avoid using the postcode NG7 2RD, as it will direct you to the wrong location.
These postcodes are not the end destination, they are intended to direct you to the entrances of our campus. When you arrive, you will be directed to the best place to park by a member of staff.
If you require Blue Badge parking, please let the parking staff know and they will direct you to an appropriate space.
Park and Ride
We strongly recommend travelling to one of the Park and Ride sites located nearby and using the tram services available to travel to University Park Campus. The university is easy to reach using the Nottingham Tram Network and this will help you avoid traffic congestion.
Toton Lane (NG9 7JA) and Phoenix Park (NG8 6AS) park and rides are close to the M1, and the tram runs directly to University Park Campus.
From Toton Lane Park and Ride:
- Take the 'Toton - Hucknall' tram line to the University of Nottingham stop at the south entrance to University Park Campus (please note, there are two stops on University Boulevard). Travel time: approximately 20 minutes
- From the University of Nottingham tram stop, it’s then a 6 minute walk to the Welcome Zone on East Drive.
From Phoenix Park you can change lines at Nottingham train station and head towards University Park (see above for details). Travel time: approximately 45 minutes
Please remember all tram travel is ‘buy before you board’. Please ensure you buy a ticket from the machine at the stop or via the NET app before getting on a tram. For more information including tickets and timetables, please visit the Nottingham Tram Network website.
By train
For University Park Campus, book a train to Nottingham railway station.
From Nottingham railway station, you can take the Hucknall - Toton Lane tram to reach the University Park Campus south entrance using the University of Nottingham stop.