How to: Get to and from our sites

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.  

📍 Chester:  

Travelling by train

Chester has high-quality public transport links within the city and the region beyond, making it really easy to commute. Chester is home to one of the busiest train stations in the North West, with convenient links to North Wales, Merseyside, Warrington and even further afield! Many of our students may also be eligible for a railcard, so make sure you don’t miss out on reduced prices!  Check out this handy guide from our Sustainability team on how to navigate your way from the train station to Exton Park.

Travelling by bus

Chester Bus Station is also a 15-minute walk from Exton Park – and many single journeys on most buses are now capped at £3. Plan your journey here.

Park & Ride

Hop on Chester’s regular Park & Ride service from either Chester Zoo, Broughton Heath Park or Wrexham Road Park. Offering affordable day tickets for solo travellers (£2.50), or the chance for groups of up to 5 to travel together at a reasonable price (£5) – there are a range of tickets our students can access.

Cycling

Experienced at cycling but Chester’s a new area to you? Keen to start cycling but not sure where to start? Chester’s a cycle-friendly city with lots of support for those who would like to give it a go!

We have cycle storage facilities and changing rooms at all our sites and information on off-road and quieter routes between sites. The Chester Cycle Campaign offer a buddy scheme to help identify routes and gain confidence in cycling in and around Chester. Join the Chester Cycle Buddy scheme and discover your route to campus.

Bren Bikes are also a fantastic organisation who offer affordable bikes for our students.

Parking

Given how accessible our Chester sites are by public transport, only students who meet the specified criteria; students with disabilities and those who have the furthest to travel are prioritised to apply for a parking permit. However, students can also use the Park and Ride services if needing to commute by car. 

Students in university accommodation are not entitled to apply for a University Parking Permit. For more information/details please email parking@chester.ac.uk.  

📍 Warrington:  

Travelling by train

Warrington has two train stations which are both within walking distance of the University Centre (6-10 minutes). Check out this handy guide from our Sustainability team for how to navigate from Warrington Central to Remond House.

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).  

Travelling by bus

Warrington bus station is also within walking distance of the University Centre (6-10 minutes).Discounted travel is also available on certain bus services operated by Warrington Own buses and Northern Rail train services.  

Warrington’s ‘Better by Bus’ scheme also offers £1 single tickets for those between 16-22 years.

Cycling

Warrington Cycle Hub is a short walk from Remond House and Time Square and offers regular workshops, buddy schemes and deals for our students to access. They also have secure storage facilities and can provide maintenance for bikes when needed. You can access their cycle map of Warrington and its surrounding areas and find more information on their website.

Parking

Parking is not available for students at University Centre Warrington.

📍 Birkenhead:  

Travelling by train

Hamilton Square train station is a five-minute walk away from UCB. Check out this guide from our Sustainability team on how to navigate your way from Hamilton Square to UCB.

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).  

Travelling by bus

Several Arriva buses stop within walking distance of UCB. Adult single bus tickets now cost no more than £3 in the Liverpool City Region. Stagecoach also offer student passes for travel across Merseyside and Chester.

Cycling

We have cycle storage facilities and changing rooms at UCB. Wirral Council’s website has lots of information on cycling in the Wirral, including the best routes to take.

Parking

Parking is not available for students at UCB.