Travelling to the city of Bath
The main ways of getting to the city of Bath if you are visiting the University.
Travel advice
How to get to the city of Bath and the University campus.
Getting to Bath
Bath has excellent transport links. Bath Spa train station is on the main line between Bristol and London, Bristol Airport is about an hour away and the city is close to the M4 motorway.
Bath Clean Air Zone (CAZ)
Bath operates a charging Clean Air Zone (CAZ) in the city centre. Check if charges apply to your vehicle before you travel to Bath.
Road works and traffic incidents
Check the traffic on your route to the University.
Getting to campus
The best ways to get to our campus from the city centre are by bus, cycling, or walking.
University of Bath, Claverton Down campus
The University's main campus is located in Claverton Down, on the east side of Bath.
Travelling by bus to the University of Bath
Bus services you can take to and from the University's Claverton Down campus.
TIER launches shared e-bike and e-scooter service in Bath and Bristol
250 e-bikes and 250 e-scooters are available to hire in Bath through the TIER app.
Cycling and walking to the University of Bath
Getting to the Claverton Down campus by bike or on foot.
Travel updates
Visit the Campus travel blog for updates on travelling to the University.
Parking
You can drive to the campus but parking is limited so we would always recommend public transport as your first option. The city centre also operates a charging Clean Air Zone (CAZ), so you may be charged for driving through Bath.
Visitor car parking on our Claverton Down campus
Where you can park on campus and how much you will have to pay.
Campus car parks
Information about the main car parks on our Claverton Down campus.
Electric vehicle parking on our Claverton Down campus
Where to park and charge your electric car, motorbike or scooter on the University campus.
Parking your motorcycle
Where to park your motorcycle on our Claverton Down campus.
Pay to Park car parking prices
How much it costs to park in Pay to Park spaces on our Claverton Down campus.
Parking at the Virgil Building
Where to park when you visit the Virgil Building, including location, prices and other details for Manvers Street Car Park.
Campus accessibility
Accessible routes, toilets, and car parking for Blue Badge holders on our campus.
Claverton Down campus accessibility
Find out about disabled parking, accessible routes around campus and the accessibility of our buildings and facilities.
Campus accessibility map
Use this map to find disabled parking spaces and wheelchair access routes on the Claverton Down campus.