Travel and transport

The East Park Terrace campus is located in the centre of Southampton and benefits from being accessible via all modes of transport. From planes to trains and everything in between.

For staff, students and visitors travelling from outside the city, the main campus is a short 15 to 20 minute walk from both the central train station and the central coach station who provide regular services into the city.

A variety of online travel apps provide live information about travel services across the city.

Travel apps and websites

My Journey Southampton provides information and timetables for the different bus and coach services operating across the Southampton and Hampshire region and information is updated in real time.

Citymapper enables users to plan journeys using multiple travel modes and offers features such as step free routes, walking routes tailored to main roads for dark evenings, cycle friendly routes for cyclists of all abilities, and less time waiting so you know exactly when to start your journey.

City centre buses

Bluestar buses are one of the easiest and most flexible ways to travel around the city and beyond. Bluestar operates a wide network of routes throughout Southampton, serving central locations, residential areas, major transport hubs, and key destinations across the region.

Bluestar services offer regular timetables, useful ticket options (daily, multi-trip or network passes), and apps for live tracking and journey planning, helping you make the most of life in Southampton - whether you’re commuting to campus, exploring the city, or heading home at the end of the day.

Micromobility

VOI e-scooter and cycle and e-bike geocache parking zones are located on the East Park Terrace campus, by the Sports Complex. E-scooters are a cheap, convenient and, above all fun, way to travel around the city. Parking zones are located across the city centre and the local suburbs.

To use the scooters you must be aged 18 or over, and hold a valid UK drivers licence.

Private e-scooters are illegal for use on roads, pavements and cycle lane and are not permitted to be stored on campus or in the student residences.

You can download the VOI app from your app store and find out more on their website.

Active travel - cycling and walking

If you're already own a bicycle, or plan on getting one, there are additional resources available both on campus and in the local community to help you keep moving. Visit the cycling page to find out more.

Southampton has a cross-city cycle network providing safe routes in and around the city for cyclists, you can find the network for your area on their website.

A bike maintenance station and bike pump are located at the front of Solent Library and in between the Christopher Cockerill and Herbert Collins buildings.

Facilities within Solent Sports Complex

On Level 0, there is a two-tier bike rack, lockers (for wet clothes storage) and a bike maintenance area, with access via the underground car park at the rear of the building. The cycle store requires campus card access which can be requested via the Estates and Facilities helpdesk. Changing rooms are available within the building and are accessible to all current staff and students.

Changing and shower facilities within the exam centre (above The Dock)

Changing and locker facilities are also accessible to staff and students in the exam centre (old sports hall), which is located above the Dock restaurant and accessed through the double doors in the corner of the Quad.

To help keep your bike in good condition, visit one of the free Bike Doctor sessions running across the city for a safety check, tune up and minor repairs. You can find your nearest session on the My Journey Southampton website.

The bike doctor is regularly hosted on campus at EPT in the Quad - check the portal events page for to find out when the doctor is next on site. Safety checks are offered at no cost.

Other apps that support walking, cycling, and public transport initiatives and campaigns you may find useful are Love to Ride, cycle training, and Go Jauntly.

Electric vehicle charging

If you travel using an electric or plug-in hybrid car, you can find electric charge points by visiting the Southampton City Council website.

Green City Charter

Solent University is a joint signatory of the city council's Green City Charter and share and support the charter's aims to create a cleaner, greener and healthier city by 2030.

You can read the Green City Charter in full on the Southampton City Council website.

In addition to supporting the aims of the Green City Charter the university promotes active travel (walking, cycling and public transport) in the workplace and informs its staff, sub-tenants and visitors (members of the public) of the Council’s coordinated cycle, walking and public transport initiatives and campaigns.