Travel and Transport
NTU is fortunate to be located in a city that has an excellent public transport network. In addition to the city's own facilities, we've significantly invested in facilities for cyclists and those who choose to walk or run to the University. Find out more about sustainable travel options at NTU.
Travelling by bus
Our two main operators for colleagues and students are Nottingham City Transport (NCT), for all trips in and around the city and to Brackenhurst Campus, and Trent Barton for trips into the city from outer lying areas.
Nottingham City Transport (NCT)
NCT runs the award-winning Go2 Uni 4 Bus Service which runs up to every ten minutes and is available for students, staff and members of the general public throughout term time, Monday to Friday. This service takes you to and from NTU's City Campus into the heart of the Clifton Campus in about 30 minutes. A night bus runs until 4:00am to provide safe student travel.
The Pathfinder 26 runs every 30 minutes from King Street in the City Centre, travelling to our Brackenhurst Campus Monday to Saturday day times. The service runs hourly evening and Sunday daytimes. The N26 Night bus runs every Friday and Saturday night at midnight, 01:30 and 03:00.
Students can purchase travel passes on all NCT buses at the beginning of the Academic Year to receive discounted offers, find out more information here. Colleagues also have the option of discounted travel passes through their staff benefits package. Find out more about NCT services.
Trent Barton
Trent Barton buses connect cities and towns in the East Midlands with Nottingham. These include Derby, Mansfield, Bingham, Bakewell, Ilkeston, Burton and Sutton. Students can get discounts with the Student Mango discount, with 20% off single adult cash fares. Discount can be provided through the app. Find out more information here.
Colleagues can purchase a Trentbarton annual saver card through staff benefits and discount with the Mango app, offering 10% off adult cash singles.
Students travelling to Mansfield campus can purchase the Trentbarton West Notts College Travel Pass for just £259 valid between Monday 4th September 2023 – Friday 28th June 2024. This offers unlimited bus travel across the majority of Nottingham and parts of Derbyshire, 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. It's great value, with flexible payment options available. To purchase a pass, you will need to collect an Itso card from NTU Mansfield Reception, and you can then buy the pass online.
You can purchase a card, find out more about the Travel Pass, and check the details of the network and bus routes on the Trentbarton website.
Tram
Over 32km of track make up Nottingham’s’ tram network, connecting key destinations across the city, including tram stops near our City and Clifton campus. Over 5,000 free car parking spaces are available over seven park-and-ride sites on the network to help avoid congestion in Nottingham City Centre.
Students can get annual passes to reduce the cost of travelling by tram. Students can download the NetGo! App to get £50 off the academic pass. Single reduced-priced tickets are also available to students at either tram stations or via the app.
Colleagues can get a 19% discount by purchasing an annual pass here
You can now even receive discounts at many local shops and eateries when showing your NET tram pass! Find out more at Destination Discount (thetram.net)
Cycling to NTU
Cycling is important to us at NTU as it enhances wellbeing and helps to reduce our impact on the environment. We have various services to make cycling more accessible to and around the University:
- 200+ bikes available for hire to staff and students.
- 300+ spaces in secure compounds for cycle storage.
- Changing rooms and locker facilities.
- Our own workshop with expert mechanics and advice available.
- Cycle to work scheme to help staff buy new bikes.
The Cycle Hub is part of a thriving cycling movement in Nottingham. Together with Nottingham City Council, Cycling UK and Sustrans, we're aiming to ensure that NTU and Nottingham as a whole become more cycle friendly, as part of our sustainable transport policy.
For further information on cycling please visit this page or contact our Cycling Coordinator.
Walking and running to NTU
Walking to work or on your lunch break is a great way to get active. Find out more on walking routes around Nottingham, and how to connect to nature via walking here.
Car share
NTU is reducing its carbon footprint – and helping staff to save money – by working with the established company KINTO Join. The free-to-use app, which is designed to cut travel costs as well as local congestion and pollution, enables its members to share lifts to NTU City Campus.
To get started, simply download the KINTO Join app and follow the steps to completion using your NTU email address to sign-up. This will allow you to join the NTU community and connect with nearby colleagues to plan your journey. Find out more on KINTO Join here.
Car parking
While NTU do not actively encourage our staff, students or visitors to come to university by car, we are aware that it's unavoidable for some. If you have to drive, take a look at these green driving tips to help reduce your emissions and save some cash.
Travel objectives and targets
NTU's Transport Plan is linked to our Environmental Management System where a range of objectives and targets have been set to encourage the use of sustainable transport by staff, students and visitors.
How to get here
Visiting NTU or want to travel between our campuses? Find out more about Nottingham Travel routes and networks