Your guide to travelling across campus
Posted on Thursday 10 September 2026
Many of our students get around campus by foot, by bike or using our electric bus services. Travelling across campus and into the city centre is simple and sustainable, and it’s also a great way to keep physically active, which can benefit both your physical and mental wellbeing.
Cycling is a great choice if you can, with more than 5,000 cycle parking spaces and dedicated cycle routes available. We have secure cycle parking close to all main buildings, as well as free-to-use bike pumps. For more information, see our cycling web pages.
If you’d prefer to walk, Campus East and Campus West are within easy walking distance of each other, and the city centre is around a 30-minute walk from Campus West.
By cycling or walking, you’ll also avoid waiting for a bus and leave seats free for those who need them most.
In our inter-campus travel guide, we’ve worked out route maps and estimated journey times, so you don’t have to:
If cycling or walking isn't for you, learn more about bus services that stop at Campus West and Campus East and the 'freezone'.
Looking for a bike?
The cycle pool scheme
Our Travel and Transport Team offer a limited number of bikes to hire for up to four weeks at a time, with just a £20 deposit. Bikes are available on a first-come, first-served basis. To find out more, email transport-team
@york.ac.uk or call +44 (0)1904 322049. Prefer to buy your own bike?
The Bike Doctor sells refurbished bikes at discounted prices and runs drop-in sessions on campus during the academic year.
ReCyCle on Walmgate offers a wide range of budget-friendly bikes (typically under £100). Student discount bundles on accessories are often available year-round too.