Commuting to Winchester
If commuting to the University of Winchester is the right option for you, we have a range of travel options and benefits on offer.
Winchester is centrally located in Hampshire in the South of England. Our beautiful campus is just a 10-15 minute walk from the heart of the city centre, which means easy access to great transport links for our commuting students.
If you choose to commute, you will still be able to enjoy the full university experience. All social events and clubs are open to you, you have access to all our support services and there are plenty of study spaces and social spaces across campus. If suitable, we also have short term guest rooms available and delicious breakfast options on campus. We've also ensured access to sustainable travel initiatives and discounts to make your journeys as cost effective as possible.
Information about commuting to Winchester
Commuting options
Walking: you save a lot of money on transport by coming to Winchester as everywhere is so walkable. Our on campus accommodation is around a 5-10 minute walk from lecture halls, seminar rooms, food halls etc. The city centre is just a 10-15 minute walk from campus and with road crossings dotted throughout the routes, it's an extremely easy way for our students to commute. Watch the journey from campus to the city centre here.
Cycling: we have extensive cycling facilities on campus - including cycle hoops, covered shelters, cycle lockers, and repair/maintenance stands. In addition, 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.
Bus: Winchester benefits from an excellent Park and Ride Scheme and we have some brilliant deals with local bus companies to ensure you have discounted travel.
Train: we currently help students save around 30% on South Western Railway season tickets. Travelling by train is also super easy, as the university is only a 10-minute walk from the station. Watch the route on this TikTok.
Below are some of train journey times to Winchester.
Commuting Students Network
Students who join Winchester Students' Union's Commuting Students Network have the chance to connect with other students who share similar circumstances. There are monthly get-together events held on different days and times to try and make them accessible to as many people as possible. Whether students are commuting from within Hampshire or further afield, our Commuting Students Network brings people together and makes them a part of the Winchester community.
Commuter Society Lounge
Created and hosted by our Student Union, the Commuter Society Lounge has been created with homely facilities designed to give commuting students a 'home from home'. Complete with comfy sofas, a microwave and fridge, a shower, lockers, and a suite of network PCs and printer, our commuting students have the chance to meet face to face and build up friendships all across the university.
One thing that I wish I heard before being a commuting student is just knowing that the commuting experience, although it’s different to those who live in accommodation, there’s still a sense of community. You can still engage in activity groups, you can still get involved in all the fun stuff, [and] make friends.