Docklands Campus and surrounding area

Docklands Campus is easily accessible from mainline rail stations. From King's Cross/St Pancras, take the to Bank, then change for the (DLR) to Cyprus Station, which is at the entrance to UEL.

• From Liverpool Street and Paddington, take the Circle Line to Tower Hill then walk to Tower gateway to change for the DLR to Cyprus. • From , the nearest tube station is Tower gateway, from where you can take the DLR to Cyprus. • From Waterloo, take the to , and change there for the DLR to Cyprus. • You can also catch the DLR direct from .

Getting Around

The cheapest way to travel around is via a . A one-day travelcard allows unlimited travel via buses or tube train on the day of purchase. Costs vary according to which parts of London you are travelling to or from and the time you wish to travel, but start from under £5 (correct at time of going to press).

Longer-term travel cards can also be purchased and are available on weekly or monthly bases, or for any longer period up to one year. And, as a student, you will be eligible for a 30% discount on the normal adult rates.

For full, up-to-date details of public , including fares, maps, routes, online ticket purchases, timetables and latest news, visit www.transportforlondon.gov.uk

By Air

The Docklands campus is just ten minutes walk from City Airport, one of London’s five international airports. In fact, the campus looks out at the airport’s runway! Although originally geared towards business travel, City Airport is rapidly increasing its routes and offers easy and swift access to many European cities including Amsterdam, Belfast, Brussels, Dublin, Edinburgh, Frankfurt, Geneva, Paris and Zurich. You’ll find further details at www.londoncityairport.com

There is direct tube access to , and easy road and rail access to Stansted, Luton and Gatwick airports.

Cycle

Make the most of the cycle routes near our Docklands Campus. Visit the London Cycling Campaign at www.lcc.org.uk or www.sustrans.org.uk for cycling advice.

To get a London Cycle Map, go to www.tfl.gov.uk or call 020 7222 1234. There are designated areas for cycle parking for student and visitor use.

For a detailed plan of public transport routes including walking and cycle routes, check out 's Journey Planner www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl

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Car Parking Facilities

Visitor Parking

There are a limited number of visitor parking spaces available our campuses, we may be unable to accommodate visitors who arrive without securing a pre-booked parking space, visitors are advised to use public transport. Student Parking

There is no parking available for students during peak hours (0800-1700 Mon-Fri) with the exception of Blue Badge holders who may apply for a peak hours parking permit. However, students are welcome to apply for an off peak parking permit which will enable them to park in the campus car parks at Docklands and Stratford outside of these times. For further information and application forms follow this link - www.uel.ac.uk/facilities/security.htm

Docklands Connections

The Docklands Light Railway station, Cyprus, is right at the entrance to the Campus. The DLR, which is a fully automated driverless system, is an enjoyable and efficient mode of transport. Buses number 101 and 300 will take you from the Campus to Station () or Wanstead Station (Central line) and the 262 will take you to Stratford. The 366 goes to . In addition to the excellent rail and road network, is only ten minutes away.

The campus is served by local bus routes and is in fare zone three.

The Docklands area is well served by on and off road cycle routes, including the Greenway which runs off road from to Stratford. The Greenway connects with the Lee and Regents Canal towpaths. There is cycle parking provided on campus.

Travelling from Stratford Take the Jubilee Line to Canning Town, and then change onto the DLR.

Take the 262 bus from /Town Centre to Cyprus DLR station via.

Travelling from outer Travel to Stratford (see above) or use Fenchurch St/District Line trains to , change to Jubilee Line for Canning Town, and change to DLR.

Travelling from Central or West London Use the DLR direct from Bank or Tower Gateway, travel by Central/Liverpool St Line to Stratford, or by Fenchurch Street/District Line to West Ham (see above).

Travelling from North London Use the (North London) line to Canning Town, then change to the DLR for Cyprus.

Travelling from South London Travelling from and ? Use the DLR Network to travel to Poplar or Westferry, from here its only 9 or 10 stops to Cyprus Station.

Walk through the foot tunnel under the Thames or use the Woolwich free ferry over the river and take a 101 bus from to the campus (stop in Manor Way off Gallions Roundabout next to the campus road entrance).

Use the , then change at Canning Town for the DLR to Cyprus.

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Stratford Connections

Easily accessible, the Stratford main Campus, comprising University House and the Edwards Building, on the Green, is about a ten minute walk from Stratford station which is served by the 's London Liverpool Street to Shenfield or Southend route, and the Silverlink Railway which links Richmond to North Woolwich, as well as the Underground's Central and Jubilee lines. Duncan House is also about a ten minute walk from Stratford station. The Bus Station in Stratford is a busy terminus for buses which link Stratford to Romford, Lewisham, Barking, Canning Town, , Beckton, Clapton, Woolwich and Chingford. The number 25, which stops right outside the Campus, will take you into the West End of London, to .

Underground: Central Line or Jubilee Line to Stratford station (central London 20 mins). Docklands Light Railway (DLR).

Railway: Great Eastern: London Liverpool Street - Shenfield - Southend services via Ilford stop at Stratford and Maryland Stations. Silverlink Railways: Richmond - North Woolwich Services stop at Stratford.

Buses: Bus routes 86, 104, 108, 158, 238, 241, 257, 262, 473 call at Stratford station. Buses 25 and 69 stop at Stratford Broadway.

Duncan House: 5 minutes walk from Stratford station, 15 minutes from Maryland station. Bus 25.

University House and The Green: 10 minutes walk from Stratford station, 5 minutes from Maryland station. Buses 25 and 86.

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