Travel Information
Train Travel on East Midlands Trains
Up to 60% discounted travel for delegates is available with East Midlands Trains along the line which runs from St. Pancras to Sheffield. If you will be travelling along this line click here to take advantage of this offer and look under "Travel Discount"
Guide to travelling to Leicester
Leicester University’s website has an interactive map giving details of directions to the university by road, rail, bus / coach and air. For more detailed information about travel from the following airports click on the links below:
Location maps for St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester Railway Station and the University of Leicester can be seen on the right. A location map for the accommodation at Opal Court can be see on the Accommodation page
Travelling to the university from St Margaret's Bus Station
Intercity buses/coaches typically arrive at St. Margaret's Bus Station in the north of the city centre. From there, one can take the 48 bus, which should stop just outside the university's main entrance after about a 15 minute journey. Should you wish to walk to the main campus from St. Margaret's instead, the journey should take roughly 35-40 minutes.
Travelling to the university from the Train Station
Leicester railway station is located at the end of London Road (A6). The university is located along University Road, which is connected to London Road (a right turn as you walk from the station after about a 6 minute walk). The university itself is about a 15-20 minute walk from the station. The university is also located next to Victoria Park. Alternatively, one could take the 83 or 48 bus outside the station, which should stop just outside the university's main entrance after about 7 minutes. There are also taxis available at the station.
Travelling to Opal Court Accommodation
Please see the Accommodation page for details of travel to Opal Court
Address
The university address is
The University of Leicester
University Road
Leicester
LE1 7RH
United Kingdom