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Travel and parking

The main entrance to Leeds Train Station

The University of Leeds campus is a single site located within walking distance of Leeds’ centre and has excellent public transport connections.   

On-campus parking is not available on Open Days, except for blue badge holders.

By car

Our convenient location means we’re within easy reach of a number of city centre car parks. Use the Visit Leeds car parking guide for a full list of city car parks, opening times, and total spaces. 

The locations of the closest city car parks are:

When planning your journey, we recommend you check Leeds City Council roadworks and closures information.

Parking for blue badge holders

We have limited spaces reserved for disabled visitors. If you are a blue badge holder and require parking, please email campusvisits@leeds.ac.uk.

To guarantee blue badge parking, you must submit your request more than 48 hours before an event.

Park and ride

Park & Ride is an easy and cost-effective way to travel to Leeds city centre. You only need to pay the bus fare, as parking is free across the three sites: Elland Road, Temple Green and Stourton. Three kids (under 19) travel free, with every fare paying adult.
Journeys into the city centre take between 10-15 minutes. 

The nearest stops to the University of Leeds campus are:

  • Elland Road service – alight on Boar Lane (Trinity P), approximately 24 minute walk to Parkinson Court (please note, no Sunday service)
  • Stourton service – alight on Lower Briggate (Trinity K), approximately 26 minute walk to Parkinson Court
  • Temple Green service – alight on Lower Briggate (Trinity L), approximately 27 minute walk to Parkinson Court (please note, no weekend service)

You can catch the Leeds CityBus 5 (free with a Park & Ride ticket) between Boar Lane and Clarendon Way (on the southern edge of campus).

Find out more about Park & Ride timetables, locations and routes on the Metro website.

Walking

A group of three young people walking on the pavement alongside a road. The Parkinson Building is In the background

The University campus is a pleasant 20-minute walk from Leeds train station. Just use the following directions and you’ll be with us in no time at all.

Exit the station into City Square, with the Queens Hotel behind you and walk straight up Park Row. Continue up Park Row until you reach the first major junction. Cross straight over The Headrow and continue up Cookridge Street. At the next set of lights, go straight on passing Millennium Square on your left and Leeds City Museum on your right.

Turn left on to Woodhouse Lane, a busy main road. You’ll pass Leeds Beckett University on your left and you’ll see the start of our University campus in another 50 metres, on your left. To reach the Parkinson building, carry on up Woodhouse Lane to the clock tower building. You’ll be able to look at a map of campus there and plan where to go next.

By train

Leeds train station is well connected to many major UK cities, including a fast and efficient London service. For train information and timetables visit National Rail Enquiries.

During Open Days, there will be a shuttle bus running from near the train station at Wellington Street B. Our friendly student ambassadors will be at the station to greet and direct you.

By bike

If you’re thinking about cycling to the University, we have secure bike racks and changing facilities.  

For bike routes and information about cycling in the city, visit Leeds City Council cycling.

If you are visiting us by bike and have any questions or mechanical issues, the University Bike Hub can help. It also offers bike hire to staff and students.

By bus or coach

Leeds coach station is where most long-distance coaches arrive and leave the city. The main operators are National Express and Megabus. The coach station is right beside Leeds City bus station, where you can catch local buses to the University.

During Open Days, there’s a free shuttle bus that runs from outside the train station to the main entrance of campus. Speak to our student ambassadors in red t-shirts at the train station for directions. 

You can find local bus information and timetables from the following bus operators:

There’s also a Leeds CityBus that stops at the bus and train stations, and the southern end of campus (near the back of Leeds General Infirmary A&E) every 10 minutes from 6.30am to 7.30pm Monday to Saturday.

There’s a taxi rank outside the bus and coach station. A taxi to the University takes about 10 minutes.

Campus map

Find your way around the University with our interactive campus map.

You can download a printable campus map (PDF) or a large print version of the map's text portion (PDF).

You can also use an accessible alternative to the map.