Routes to Cardiff Cardiff University By Road (£3.00 per person). See Map 2 for “One of the top teaching and experience we believe should be open Cardiff is served by the M4 and is easily location. Car parking in the University research institutions in the UK. to all, encouraging students from the Location Guide accessible from all parts of Britain. From car parks is extremely limited and a It has excellent facilities, often most deprived areas to apply and permit is required. However, there are succeed on Cardiff courses. the south west, take the M5 and from magnificent buildings, great several public car parks located close to When they arrive in Cardiff, our the south of England, follow major social and sporting facilities, 2013 A-roads to the M4. From Scotland, the University, all of which are marked students benefit from a stimulating the north of England and the Midlands, on Map 4. There is also pay and display wrapped up in a vibrant, cultural study environment, research-led travel via the M50 to the M4. car parking available on Park Place and city centre.” teaching and interaction with within the civic centre (along College academics working at the frontiers of Travelling east on the M4 . Leave the Road, City Hall Road, King Edward VII Sunday Times Good University Guide knowledge in their field. motorway at Junction 32, follow the Avenue and Museum Avenue). This Cardiff University is about the freedom As a major higher education provider for A470, sign-posted City Centre. typically costs around £3.50 for two to explore, to learn and to discover. the professions, we have around 300 hours. Payment is by coin or debit/credit The Cathays Park campus – Follow Established in 1883, by Royal undergraduate and postgraduate taught the A470 towards the city centre card. Parking in the North Road car Charter, with thirteen members of courses that are accredited by more and the University is sign-posted. park is £5.00 per day. (Charges for city academic staff and 151 students, than 50 professional bodies. In total centre multi-storey car parks vary The Heath Park campus – Follow the Cardiff today has grown to become more than 20% of Cardiff University considerably, up to £18.00 per day.) A470 as far as Gabalfa Interchange. one the UK’s largest, most respected students pursue postgraduate study. Take first exit onto the A48 (Eastern The Heath Park campus – Limited car and most popular universities, Our students are valued by employers Avenue), sign-posted Newport and the parking is available in various car parks. internationally renowned for our for their academic ability, high-calibre, innovative research and teaching. motivation, extra-curricular activities M4, but immediately exit at the slip By Rail / Coach / Bus road on the left. This leads directly A member of the UK’s “Ivy League” of and resourcefulness. At Cardiff, High speed inter-city trains provide onto the University Hospital site. Russell Group research intensive education is for life and employability frequent services between all major universities, Cardiff’s research informs is embedded in our student Travelling west on the M4 . Leave the British cities. The Cardiff-London service, its teaching, offering students a breadth experience. 93% per cent of 2011 motorway at Junction 29, follow the from London Paddington, runs at 30 of expertise in research encompassing: Cardiff University graduates found a A48(M)/A48, sign-posted Cardiff East minute intervals throughout the day. the humanities, the natural, physical, job, or entered further study within six and the South. Continue for Frequent services also connect Cardiff health, life and social sciences; months of completing their studies. approximately seven miles. with Bristol, Birmingham, Southampton, engineering and technology; The University’s success is founded on The Cathays Park campus – Continue Manchester, Liverpool and with many preparation for a wide range of the talent and dedication of our staff along the A48 to the A470 (Gabalfa other cities and towns. Cardiff is also professions; and a longstanding and students. As one of the largest Interchange). Leave the A48 at served by regular coach services from commitment to lifelong learning. employers in Wales our 6,000 staff Gabalfa Interchange and take the towns and cities across the UK. From Our strong and broad disciplinary form a community built upon a A470, sign-posted city centre. Follow Cardiff Central Station there is a research base enables Cardiff to commitment to creating a progressive the A470 towards the city centre and frequent train service which stops at combine its expertise to tackle the big and positive working environment. the University is sign-posted. Cathays Station (located on the Cathays issues of today and tomorrow through Our good practice has been recognised Park campus). Local bus services also multi-disciplinary research. Cardiff The Heath Park campus – On the externally with endorsements including operate from Cardiff Central Station. research develops knowledge and A48, speed reductions will be Investors in People accreditation and understanding which, in collaboration a University-wide Athena Swan Bronze noticeable from 50 to 40mph. At this The Cathays Park campus – The No 27 with a wide range of partners, is award for our commitment to women time the University Hospital will be service leaves Hayes Bridge Road every 10 minutes throughout the day. applied to produce real benefits working in science, engineering and visible on the right. Exit the next slip locally and worldwide. technology. road, sign-posted “University The Heath Park campus – The No 86 Hospital” and turn right at the traffic service leaves Stand C5. The Nos 8, 9 Our students are drawn from a variety of backgrounds, from throughout lights along a short road leading and 9a leave from Wood Street. Wales, the rest of the UK and directly onto the University Hospital site. By Air worldwide. International students are Car Parking Cardiff Airport is 11 miles from the city welcomed from 100 different @cardiffuni The Cathays Park campus – Two Park centre. Coach and train services countries and account for some 12% and Ride services operate in Cardiff – operate between Cardiff Central of our total student population. one from the East of the city (£3.00 per Station and London’s Heathrow and We pride ourselves on delivering an car) and one from the West of the city Gatwick airports. outstanding student experience, an www.facebook.com/cardiffuni Further information: Visitors with Disabilities/Special Needs Q Door-to-door directions by road: www.cardiff.ac.uk/directions Some buildings may present problems of access and egress for those with mobility difficulties. For further information, please contact the Q Park and Ride services: www.cardiff.gov.uk/parkandride Disability Team: Telephone: (029) 2087 4844 Q Train services: Tel: (08457) 484950 www.nationalrail.co.uk Coach services (National Express): Tel: (08717) 818178 Q For more information visit: www.cardiff.ac.uk www.nationalexpress.com Cardiff University, Deri House, Q Local bus services: Tel: 0871 200 2233 www.cardiffbus.com 2-4 Park Grove, Cardiff CF10 3BN www.cardiff.ac.uk Q Satnav: If you are using satnav the postcodes are: Telephone: (029) 2087 4000 Cathays Park Campus (Main Building): CF10 3AT Information is believed to be correct at the time of printing. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, the publishers cannot For door-to-door directions by road go to: Heath Park Campus: CF14 4XN accept responsibility for errors or omissions, or for any matter in any way connected with, or arising out of, the publication of this information. Published by the Student Recruitment and Web Division of Cardiff University .©Copyright 2013 Effective 1st January 2013. www.cardiff.ac.uk/directions Map 1 United Kingdom Map 2 University and City Centre University Hall Student Residence/ ABCDEFGH 29 TO BRISTOL, LONDON Conference Centre M4 M4 6 6 Map 3 30 A48(M) Leave the A48 at A 4 Llanedeyrn Interchange, 7 29a 0 sign-posted to Docks M4 and Cardiff East, A UE 4 N AVE A4161. At the 6 D 32 N A 9 ER O M4 T R roundabout, take the A S T 4 A CARDIFF EAST R exit sign-posted 7 E PARK & RIDE O 0 P 5 W 5 Llanedeyrn and, at the 8 V E N 4 A N Y next roundabout take O A E R SCHOOL N T M 7 H U the first exit sign-posted BALL R 8 N R ROAD A 4 O L 4 Cyncoed. Follow the LLANRUMNEY L A ROATH B D SPORTS PARK COMPLEX road up the hill to a set MAP 5 EASTERN A GABALFA MAP 3 LEISURE of traffic lights. Turn 41 MAP 4 CENTRE 1 INTERCHANGE right at the lights into 9 LLANEDEYRN 2 INTERCHANGE Cyncoed Road. Take the E A U 48 N third turning left into TO J34 M4 A E 4 E EASTERN AV 4 U 4 A LLANTRISANT 7 A Tyˆ Gwyn Road and N 4 42 E 0 6 32 V 5 9 approximately A 4 N 100 metres on the right µ R 7 E D T 8 A469 hand side, turn into S c A WE d O 8 h PORT R Birchwood Lane and 4 m EW A B N enter the main gate. C 1 The reception is at the * 6 41 base of the Tower 3 A A 3 41 416 Building (the postcode ELY 61 A 1 is: CF23 5YB). Did you know… 48 A ˚ 32 Q Cardiff University was founded by Royal 42 TO A 60 Charter in 1883 BRIDGEND 1 4 A A Map 3 University Hall and Conference Centre Q It is a dynamic and successful centre of CARDIFF WEST 4 PARK & RIDE 2 π 3 higher education with an international 2 2 TO J33 ߆ reputation for high quality teaching M4 WEST ® ¨ CARDIFF AIRPORT and research œ Q With c28,000 students and c6,000 CARDIFF staff, Cardiff University’s academic BAY community is the size of a small town Q The University plays a vital role in the life Scale of the diverse community which it serves 1Kilometres 0 0.25 0.5 0.75 1 1.2 1.5 5 and it takes pride in its own diversity, 5 0 .