Transport and maps

• UK Map
• Getting to the University of Surrey by air
• Getting to Guildford City centre
• Getting to London
• Campus Map
• Local Area Map

UK map

Getting to the University of Surrey by air

It is easy to get to the University when you first arrive. It is conveniently situated for both London Heathrow Airport and London Gatwick Airport. A taxi transfer can be arranged when you book your place - see fees page for cost of collection by taxi.

You can also travel from the airports in less than an hour by public transport:

From Heathrow (LHR) Airport: The journey takes about 50 minutes to Guildford. Take a coach to Woking Station and a train on to Guildford.

From Gatwick (LGW) Airport: The journey takes 40 minutes from Gatwick Station (South Terminal), on a direct train to Guildford.

Arrival at Stansted or Luton airports will involve a long journey across London.

Getting to Guildford City centre

By bus: The University is served by five different bus routes which travel to and from the City Centre. The bus service is very regular and runs late into the night.

On foot: Campus is a 10-15 minute walk from the city Centre and train station.

Getting to London

By Rail: Guildford has a direct rail link to the main London station of Waterloo, with a frequent service taking 32 minutes.

By Coach: The journey from Guildford to London Victoria coach station takes 60 minutes.

Campus Map

You will study in the building marked 13 on the map, the Philip Marchant Building, which also houses the International Office, Accommodation Office and Careers Service.

Download the full map of the University campus (, 416kB).

Local Area Map

This map shows the location of the main University of Surrey campus and the distance to Manor Park, Guildford train station and Guildford City centre. The University is conveniently located.

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