GETTING TO THE UNIVERSITY

How to get to the Docklands campus

By public transport, the Docklands campus is served by the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), with trains running every 5-10 minutes from the campus station called Cyprus.

Bus routes serving Docklands include: the 101, 173, 262, 300, 366, 376, 474 and N551.

By road, the campus is accessible via the A12, A13 roads, and the A406 London Circular.

Address of the Docklands campus: University Way

London

E16 2RD

How to get to the Stratford campus

The Stratford campus is a short walk from the Stratford and Stratford International rail stations. It’s also served by the Jubilee and Central Underground lines, the DLR and a busy bus station.

Bus routes calling at Stratford station include: the 25, 69, 86, 104, 108, 158, 238, 241, 257, 262, 276, 308, 425, and the D8.

By road, the campus is accessible via the A12, A13 roads, and the A406 London Circular.

Address of the Stratford campus: Water Lane, London

E15 4LZ

How to get to University Square Stratford (USS)

University Square Stratford is in the centre of Stratford - five minutes’ walk from Stratford station.

By public transport, it is served by national and London Overground rail services, as well as the Underground Central and Jubilee lines, and the DLR. Bus routes calling at Stratford station include: the 25, 69, 86, 104, 108, 158, 238, 241, 257, 262, 276, 308, 425, and the D8.

By road, the campus is accessible via the A12, A13 roads, and the A406 London circular.

Address of USS building:

University Square Stratford

1 Salway Road

London

E15 1NF

Other Travel Options

UEL Inter-Campus Bus

The University provides a free inter-campus bus service during term-time. The first service leaves the Docklands campus at 8am and drops-off at our main Stratford campus and University Stratford Square (USS). To view the full timetable and details of bus stops, visit our website: https://www.uel.ac.uk/about/about-uel/professional-services/estates-andfacilities/bus-timetable

Taxis

If you are planning to use a taxi, Uber or ride sharing service to drop you off/pick you up from the campus, you must have your UEL Student ID card for the car to be permitted access to the campus car park. If you do not have a UEL Student ID card, you must inform Security in advance that you’re coming. You can phone security on +44 (0) 208 223 5599 (Docklands) or +44 (0) 208 223 4073 (Stratford, Water Lane). If Security is not informed in advance, then the taxi will need to drop you off/pick you up at the campus entrance roadside, just outside the security barrier.

Parking on campus

Please note that parking enforcement is always in operation and vehicles not displaying a valid permit are liable to receive a penalty charge notice. Peak Times (8am-5pm).

There is no parking available for students during peak hours, except for Blue Badge holders who may apply for a student peak hours parking permit. Application forms are available from Docklands Reception on request, email: receptdl@uel.ac.uk Students who have a significant health condition but do not hold a Blue Badge may also be considered for a peak permit. To apply on these grounds, you must complete a peak permit application form and have it verified by a member of the Disability, Dyslexia and Access Centre.

Off-Peak Times (5.01pm – 7.59am)

If you wish to apply for an off-peak permit you should complete the relevant application form. Application forms are available from Docklands Reception on request, email: receptdl@uel. ac.uk

Useful travel telephone numbers

National Rail Enquiries

Telephone: +44 (0) 3457 48 49 50 nationalrail.co.uk

National Rail Enquiries from overseas: international rates apply.

Gatwick Airport Enquiries and General information

Telephone: +44 (0) 344 892 0322 gatwickairport.com

Heathrow Airport Enquiries

Telephone: +44 (0)844 335 1801

If you use a textphone please call: 0844 571 7410 heathrowairport.com

National Express Coaches

Telephone: +44 (0)8717 8181 78

Website: www.nationalexpress.com

Transport for London

Telephone: +44 (0)843 222 1234 tfl.gov.uk