Clifton Campus
Transport and parking information for NTU students travelling to our Clifton campus.
By bus
NCT runs the award-winning Uni 4 Bus Service which runs up to every ten minutes in the morning, and every 20-30 minutes throughout the rest of the day. Service is available for students, colleagues 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.
Out of term time, you can catch the Number 1 bus which leaves from Beastmarket hill in the city centre and stops just outside Clifton Campus main entrance.
Download the NCTX app to plan your journey and purchase discounted student passes. If you travel four or more days on the bus, save money by purchasing the NTU academic year ticket at £349 which gives you unlimited bus travel until 31 July 2027.
You can find timetables and more information on the Nottingham City Transport website.
By tram
The Clifton Campus is also easily accessible by tram and the nearest stop to the Clifton Campus is Rivergreen on the Clifton South line. The Campus is a 10-minute walk from the Rivergreen stop. Find more information on the Nottingham Express Transit (NET) website.
You can access discounted one off student tickets here. If you travel three or more days on the tram, save money by purchasing a Student Academic Year Tram Ticket for £365. A further £50 is reduction is applied when you purchase the ticket on the app between Monday 31 August – Sunday 25 October 2026. Find out more information and purchase a year tram ticket here. You must buy your tickets before you travel, regular checks do take place. Anyone caught without a valid ticket or smartcard will be liable for a £120 fine.
You can use the new NETGO app to make purchasing tram tickets quicker, easier and cheaper.
With a tram ticket, you can access the ‘Destination Discount’ at various restaurants and stores in the City Centre.
By train
If you’re planning on coming by train, timetable information is available from National Rail. Nottingham Station is located approximately four miles from our Clifton Campus.
Students can find discounted train travel via a railcard which can be purchased from National Rail.
You can also catch the NCT 4 bus from just outside the station from every 10 minutes at peak lecture times, and until midnight Monday–Saturday. Download the NCTX App for more information.
By car
Clifton is a village near the city of Nottingham. For complete road directions from anywhere in the UK, see our directions to NTU page. The Clifton Campus postcode is NG11 8NS.
If you intend to travel to the Clifton Campus by car, and are not entitled to purchase a parking permit, we recommended that you use the city’s Park and Ride services. You can park at the NET Tram Park and Ride - Clifton South site and catch the tram, getting off at the Rivergreen tram stop. Our Clifton Campus is a ten-minute walk from Rivergreen. Remember to buy your ticket before you board the tram.
Visit the Nottingham Express Transit (NET) site for more information on the city’s Park and Ride services. You can use the discounted Student Mango Card on most trentbarton buses, as well as the tram.
Parking
Please note that parking on Clifton Campus is extremely limited and restrictions are in place. Students living outside NG14 can apply for a permit, together with those with extenuating circumstances. The permits are sold on the NTU Online Shop, please see details below.
At the following times, parking is for students with a valid parking permit only:
- between 7 am and 4 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
- between 7 am and 12 pm on Wednesday.
Permit holders can gain entry via the Main Entrance using their student card. Students must park in the student car park only.
Our parking permit scheme ensures the students with the greatest need are able to park on campus. These include:
- students who travel in from further than NG14
- students with extenuating circumstances.
Clifton Standard Student Permit – non residential
- Product: Clifton Standard Student Permit (September and January Intakes)
- Release dates: 1 September 2026 at 9am and 15 December 2026 at 9am
- Only available to students studying at Clifton campus.
Students who live outside of postcode zone NG1–NG14 are eligible to apply for this permit. All term-time addresses will be subject to verification checks.
Students who were unsuccessful in obtaining a permit or are seeking further information should email the Clifton car parking team.
Clifton Extenuating Circumstances Permit – non residential
Release date on online store 18 August 2026.
Students living off campus within the postcode exclusion zone (NG1-NG14) are normally ineligible, unless they qualify under the extenuating circumstances criteria.
Extenuating circumstances include those with:
- Disabilities and/or medical conditions expected to last longer than 12 months
- DWP carer responsibilities
- Other exceptional circumstances (subject to application approval)
Students must contact the relevant team for assessment and/or an application form prior to purchasing:
An access code will be required to complete purchase.
Students who were unsuccessful in obtaining a permit or are seeking further information should email the Clifton car parking team.
Help us take care of the air - if you are stopping your car on campus for more than a minute, please turn off your engine.
Blue badge holders
There are accessible parking spaces available to blue badge holders on the Clifton Campus. All of our accessible parking spaces can be found on our Clifton Campus map.
Please contact the car parking team to request accessible parking access for all campuses to be added to your student card.
Electric vehicle (EV) charging
There are 10 EV charging bays at Clifton Campus where you can charge your electric vehicle. One of these is a dedicated accessible parking space for a blue-badge holder. All spaces are located in the Main Gate car park.
How to use:
- You need to first download the Mer Connect UK app from Google Play or the App Store and either register with Mer or charge your vehicle as a guest user. Follow the steps on the app and the charging station to begin.
- We recommend familiarising yourself with the instructions on Mer's website. For any issues, please call Mer directly on 02038 842768 or email their support team.
Costs
The EV chargers cost 47p per kW including VAT to use (subject to change).
By car share
NTU encourages students with a Clifton campus parking permit to consider car sharing to reduce travel costs and improve environmental impact. If you’d like to share your journey, you can sign up for Liftshare, a free and easy-to-use platform that helps you connect with others traveling the same way.
Once registered, you can search for matches among NTU students or across the nationwide Liftshare network.
By bike
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:
- 300+ spaces in secure compounds for cycle storage
- Changing rooms and locker facilities
- Dr Bike sessions on each campus and bike training
- Bike hire
By foot
Walking or running is one of the best ways to stay healthy whilst travelling to campus. NTU has created a traffic free heart of campus at the three main campuses and works with the local authorities to continually improve public facilities. Information on local walks from campus, mostly in green spaces, can be found on the sustainability web pages, which can improve the health and wellbeing of students.