Maps and transport information
Leicester is easy to get to by road, rail or air. It is close to major motorway and rail links, and two airports.
- Getting to the University by air
- Getting around the UK
- Getting to the campus from the town centre
- City centre map
- Campus map
Getting to the University by air
When you apply, you can arrange a taxi transfer from the main London airports: Gatwick (LGW) or Heathrow (LHR). The taxi will take you straight to your accommodation when you arrive in the UK. See the price of airport transfers on the fees page.
Alternatively, you can reach Leicester by a regular direct coach service from both London Heathrow and London Gatwick airports.
Public transport is also available from the two regional airports close to Leicester, Nottingham East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Birmingham International Airport (BHX). From Birmingham International airport you will need to change trains at Birmingham New Street station.
Getting around the UK
Leicester is in the heart of England with excellent communications by road, air and rail.
By rail
Leicester lies on a number of main train lines. Leicester is easily accessible from central London in just 75 minutes by train. Approximate times are:
- From London (St Pancras station): 70-90 minutes/four times an hour
- From Birmingham (New Street station): 60 minutes/twice an hour
Leicester Station is on the same side of the City Centre as the University and can be reached in just 15 minutes on foot.
National Rail Enquiries: 08457 48 49 50 - National Rail website
By coach
Though not always as fast as trains, coaches provide direct and cheap links between Leicester (St Margarets Bus Station) and many other UK cities.
By car
The city is only 30 minutes from East Midlands airport and 45 minutes from Birmingham airport by car.
Getting to the campus from the town centre
By bus
The number 80 bus service which runs from outside of the station to the campus. The fare from the bus station is about £1.20. Buses run approximately every 20 minutes during term time and every hour out of term. The buses go on from the campus to the University's Halls of Residence at Oadby.
Arriva Buses: Local bus information website.
On foot
Market Street, right in the City Centre, may be reached in 20-25 minutes on foot from the University. The walk to the city centre from campus is along New Walk, a pleasant Georgian pedestrian way, passing the Museum and Art Gallery. It takes approximately 40 minutes to walk to the bus station from the University. The train station is a shorter 15 minute walk.
City centre
As a student at the International Study Centre, you will be based very near the city centre. The map below shows Leicester city centre and the central shopping district is shown in grey.
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Campus map
As a student at the International Study Centre, you will be based at 94 Regent Road, close to the main University of Leicester campus. This map shows the location of the ISC relative to accommodation, the main University campus and the city centre.
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