Getting ready to visit one of our sites for the first time?
Let’s look at your transport options for getting to and from our sites.
Public transport
Chester:
Chester has high-quality public transport links within the city and the region beyond, making it really easy to commute. Chester train and bus stations are a 15-minute walk from Exton Park – and many single journeys on most buses are now capped at £2 until October 2023. After this date they will be priced at £2.50 until November 2023. Find out more.
Shrewsbury:
Shrewsbury train station is a 5/10 minute walk from UCS. There are also three Park and Ride sites nearby and parking is available in Frankwell car park, a pay and display car park adjacent to UCS. Find out more.
Some local bus operators are also taking part in the £2 bus fare scheme. Find out more.
Warrington:
Warrington has two train stations and a bus station, all within walking distance of the University Centre (6-10 minutes). Discounted travel is also available on certain bus services operated by Warrington Own buses. Find out more.
Birkenhead:
Hamilton Square train station is a five-minute walk away from UCB and several Arriva buses also stop within walking distance. Find out more.
Adult single bus tickets now cost no more than £2 in the Liverpool City Region. Find out more. For anyone aged 18 and under, the price of MyTicket will be frozen at £2.20 until 2025.
Railcards
If you’re aged between 16 and 25 or are a mature student enrolled in full-time study, you may be eligible for a Railcard. A minimum fare of £12 applies for journeys before 10am on weekdays (excluding Advance Fares).
Bike
If you like to get around by bike, we have cycle storage facilities at all our sites and information on off-road and quieter routes between sites.
Car
We’re only able to offer a small number of parking permits to those students who meet the specified criteria; students with disabilities and those who have the furthest to travel are prioritised. Students in university accommodation are not entitled to apply for a University Parking Permit
For more information/details please email parking@chester.ac.uk.
Sharing your journey to the University can help save you money, reduce CO2 emissions and reduce your travel stress. LiftShare provides a portal for you to register your journey and get in touch with other people to share you journey. Find out more about LiftShare.