How to reach the University
Maps
A number of maps are available to help you find your way.
If you wish to print out a map, please select the pdf version rather than printing out the web page: this is designed to fit correctly onto a standard A4 page.
- the local road network
- how to get from the city of York to Heslington campus
- the location of buildings on Heslington campus
- accessible routes around Heslington Campus
- Heslington East, with directions
- King's Manor, with directions
Enlarged sections of Heslington campus map
- Alcuin College, HYMS, the NSLC and the Library
- Goodricke College (Heslington East campus extension)
- Halifax College, St Lawrence Court and Eden's Court
- Heslington Hall, the Stables and Heslington Village
- James College, Psychology and the Sports Centre
- Langwith and Derwent Colleges
- Physics, Electronics and campus south
- Science Park
- Vanbrugh, Market Square, Central Hall and the Berrick Saul Building
- Wentworth and Biology
A list of Building Codes, giving the building code and the name of the building it refers to, will help you locate buildings and rooms.
Accessibility
Directions
Transport Direct offers a comprehensive journey planner for mainland Britain. Bing provide an online map of the City of York.
Note: If you need a printed campus map, contact the person you are visiting, or download and print out the Acrobat pdf versions.
By Rail
York is on the main East Coast Line from London King's Cross to Edinburgh. Fast trains leave from both north and south at frequent intervals. There is also a direct service across the Pennines between York, Leeds and Manchester Airport. The University is two miles from the railway station and you will need to get a bus or taxi onto campus.
An online rail timetable is available to help you to plan your journey.
By Bus
You can reach York by coach from many destinations around the country. National Express buses stop at the railway station. More details are available from their online coach timetable.
Visitors to the University should board the Unibus, the Pullman Number 44 bus,
which is the University of York's preferred transport supplier, at the
railway station. These operate approximately every 10 minutes. The scheduled
journey time is 20 minutes.There is a timetable online.
The main bus station is at Rougier Street. There is an online Journey Planner for local bus services. Staff may obtain a subsidised bus ticket.
By Taxi
A journey by taxi from the railway station to Heslington West will take approximately 15 minutes; 5-10 minutes more to Heslington East. There is a taxi rank just outside the station. The University has a preferred taxi company, Ebor Taxis.
By Bike
The University is well served with cycle paths and is currently improving cycle access and storage facilities. Cycle racks are available in most parts of campus - see cycle storage for more information.
The City Council provides free copies of cycle route maps around the City of York, and there is a network of cycle paths on campus.
By Car or motorcycle
The University participates in a Car Share scheme which is available both for local journeys to and from campus, and for one-off or regular journeys from further afield. Please feel free to check the site either if you need a lift or have spaces to offer in your car.
The easiest route to the University is to take the outer ring road (A64 on the south and east sides of the city, A1237 around the north and west) to the junction with the Hull/Bridlington roads (A1079/A166). Turn off at the exit marked University and follow the signs past Grimston Bar and down Field Lane to University Road. This route avoids the City centre and known traffic blackspots.
Parking is extremely limited on Heslington East. however, visitors can park in the pay and display car parks on Heslington West and use the free shuttle service between the two sites, UB1 (leaves from Car Park South),Unibus (from opposite Heslington Hall)
By air
The International Student Support Office provides information on how to get to York from various airports in the UK.
Parking
Parking at the University is limited.
About the maps
These maps are web-friendly versions of the printed campus map. To give feedback or add updates, please contact the Communications Office.