Getting here

We are in the centre of Hampshire in the South of England. We’re lucky enough to be well connected, being under 1 hour from London on the train and close to an airport, yet surrounded by nature with the South Downs National Park on our doorstep.  

Think offbeat bars, winding chalk streams and medieval architecture, and you’ll think of Winchester.  

If you are coming to visit the University of Winchester, we strongly recommend using public transport or using the various car parks in the city centre as we have restricted on-site parking. 

You can watch our TikTok walking route from train station to campus here. Or, read these directions below: 

If you are arriving by train, it’s just a quick 10-minute walk from the station to campus. Leave the station by the main exit (platform two) and turn right onto Station Road leading onto Upper High Street. Turn right over the bridge and then left onto Clifton Terrace. Continue past the green until you reach the main road (Romsey Road). 

For King Alfred Campus, use the crossing to walk over to Romsey Road on foot and proceed along St James’ Terrace. Cross the road and turn right and take the path through the cemetery. The King Alfred Campus is on the other side of the cemetery. 

For West Downs Campus, turn right and walk up the hill past the Royal Hampshire County Hospital (on your left) and the Hillier Garden Centre (on your right). The West Downs Centre is on your right. 

We are well connected with bus services in and around Winchester. 

Bluestar 1 service links Southampton with Winchester via Chandler’s Ford and runs several times an hour. Every bus has free Wifi and USB charging points. The nearest Bluestar 1 bus stop is on Southgate Street, less than a 10-minute walk from the University. 

Stagecoach buses operate across the city. The nearest bus stops to the University are on Cromwell Road (service no. 1), Sparkford Road (service no. 69) and Romsey Road (services 4, 5, 46, E1/E2, 66). 

National Express operate routes from London and all major airports (including Heathrow Airport and Gatwick Airport) as well as linking to cities across the UK. 

Winchester has four Park & Ride car parks and the University is well served by the Park & Ride buses. The nearest bus stop is outside the Royal Hampshire County hospital on Romsey Road, a short walk from both campuses. All buses on the service stop here. 

Once you have alighted at Royal Hampshire County Hospital: 

For King Alfred Quarter walk downhill on Romsey Road and turn right on to St James' Lane. Follow the road around the sharp bend and turn right on to Sparkford Road. Walk downhill towards Burma Road and the University will be on your right. 

For West Downs Quarter walk uphill on Romsey Road and the University will be on your right. 

Park and Ride car parks: 

St Catherine’s P&R (591 spaces) 

Travelling south on the M3 use junction 9. Travelling north on the M3 use junction 10. 

Barfield P&R (194 spaces) 

Travelling south on the M3 use junction 9. Travelling north on the M3 use junction 10. 

South Winchester P&R (864 spaces) 

Junction 11 off the M3. 

Pitt P&R (199 spaces) 

B3040 Romsey Road near to Pitt roundabout 

Learn more on the Park and Ride website or on our Green Campus page. 

Many choose two wheels for traveling to the University. Our cycling facilities on campus include: cycle hoops, covered shelters, cycle lockers, and repair/maintenance stands.  

For our students, we have loan bikes and e-bikes available if you want to try riding before you commit to buying your own bike. We have also secured discounts at local bike stores. Shower and changing facilities are available across our campus. On top of this we have a professional bike doctor who visits once a month and offers free bike safety checks and minor repairs.  

From Southampton International Airport  

The train station is located a few minutes walk from the airport and is called Southampton Airport Parkway. There are regular trains to Winchester train station. The journey from Southampton Airport Parkway to Winchester train station is approximately 10 minutes. 

Taxis are available from outside the terminal but need to be booked at the taxi desk inside the airport.  

From Heathrow Airport   

By train: Train services operate from London Waterloo direct to Winchester train station. Heathrow airport to London Waterloo is via central London and the London Underground. The average journey time is 40 minutes to one hour. The average journey time from London Waterloo to Winchester is one hour.  

By coach: The National Express coach service operates from the bus station at Heathrow airport to Winchester coach station. On direct services the average journey time is one hour and 30 minutes.  

From Gatwick Airport  

By train: Train services operate between Gatwick airport and Clapham Junction. The average journey time from Clapham Junction to Winchester train station is one hour. 

By coach: National Express coach services operate from Gatwick airport to Winchester coach station via Heathrow Airport. The average journey time is four hours.