If you have any questions about your visit, please contact visitingntu@ntu.ac.uk with your query.
Travelling to our campuses
Located in the heart of Nottingham city centre, our City Campus couldn’t be any more conveniently located. Our Newton building is a key feature in the city’s skyline, and from there you can walk to both the market square and the Victoria Centre, Nottingham’s main shopping hub, in less than five minutes.
By car
If you are travelling by car, we recommend you use the city's park and ride services and continue your journey by tram, as parking in the centre can quickly become expensive. We recommend that you use one of the following sites and board any tram serving Toton Lane or Clifton South:
- The Forest (NG7 6AQ) – journey time: approximately 5 minutes.
- Wilkinson Street (NG7 7NW) – journey time: approximately 10 minutes.
- Phoenix Park (NG8 6AS) – journey time: approximately 20 minutes.
Make sure you buy a ticket before you board the tram to avoid penalty fares and alight at the Nottingham Trent University stop.
Visit the Nottingham Express Transit (NET) site for more information.
If you’re intending to park in the city centre, the closest and largest facilities to our City Campus are:
- Trinity Square (NG1 4BH)*
- Talbot Street (NG1 5GG)*
- The Victoria Centre (NG1 3PR)*
* Has electric charging facilities.
More information on city centre parking can be found on the Nottingham City Council website.
If you are a Blue Badge holder or need to bring your car to the University because of your medical condition, there is a range of blue badge car parking across the city.
By rail
Nottingham's train station is located a short walk from the city centre, making it an easy commute from there to the university, either by foot or by tram. The closest tram stop to the station is accessible through the station itself, you can then catch the tram to the stop Nottingham Trent University - Towards Phoenix Park & Hucknall, which is an approximately 7 minute journey. If you walk from the station to the university, this will take approximately 15 minutes walking through the city centre.
If you're heading to Bonington Gallery, this is a 2 to 3 minute walk from either our Newton Building or the Nottingham Trent University tram stop.
Please see the NET site for more information on ticket prices for the trams.
By coach
If you're travelling to Nottingham by coach (National Express or Megabus), you'll arrive at Station Street, adjacent to the train station. You can take a tram from the station to the Nottingham Trent University stop. The NET site includes all the information you’ll need for fairs, timetables, and maps.
By air
East Midlands Airport is just 15 miles from Nottingham city centre and has a dedicated bus service between the airport and the city centre.
Our Clifton Campus is a vibrant student village with everything you need right on your doorstep, from shops and cafes to The Point, Clifton’s own students' union complex complete with a bar and nightclub.
By car
If you are travelling to our Clifton Campus by car, we have car parking spaces available on our campus. The satnav postcode for our Clifton Campus is NG11 8NS*.
If you are a Blue Badge holder or need to bring your car to the University because of your medical condition, we may be able to provide a parking space. Lee Westwood car park is reserved for Blue Badge holders only, however, parking is not guaranteed and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
*Has limited electric charging facilities
By rail
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.
You can catch the NCT number 1 bus from the stop on Carrington Street (Nottingham Railway Station, S2), which will drop you opposite our Clifton Campus on the A453 (NTU Clifton, CL83). More information on fares and timetables can be found on the NCT website.
By coach
Coach services (National Express or Megabus) are located on Station Street, adjacent to the train station. You can board the NCT number 1 bus from the stop on Carrington Street (Nottingham Railway Station, S2), which will drop you opposite our Clifton Campus on the A453 (NTU Clifton, CL83). More information on fares and timetables can be found on the NCT website.
By air
East Midlands Airport is just 15 miles from Nottingham city centre and has a dedicated bus service between the airport and the city centre.
From the stunning countryside to the variety of animals that call Brackenhurst home, this is a campus with a difference.
By car
The satnav postcode for our Brackenhurst Campus is NG25 0QF. There are plenty of parking spaces available on site for all visitors*
If you are a Blue Badge holder or need to bring your car to the University because of your medical condition, we may be able to provide a parking space. Parking is not guaranteed and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
By rail
If you’re planning on coming by train, timetable information is available from National Rail. The closest station to our Brackenhurst Campus is Lowdham. You can then catch Nottingham City Transports (NCT)'s Pathfinder 26 bus service from the War Memorial bus stop to Brackenhurst Campus, the journey takes approximately 20 minutes. Visit the NCT site for more information on bus services.
By bus
Nottingham City Transport (NCT)’s Pathfinder 26 bus service will take you to our Brackenhurst Campus in 45 minutes. The bus leaves every 30 minutes from the K1 bus stop on King Street, just off the Old Market Square. Visit the NCT site for more information on bus services.
By air
East Midlands Airport is just 15 miles from Nottingham city centre and there is a dedicated bus service between the airport and the city centre.
The Creative Quarter Campus – home to Confetti – is located just a short hop from our City Campus.
By car
The postcode for Confetti is NG1 3LL. The closest car parking facilities are:
- Curzon Street (NG3 1DG)
- Huntingdon Street (NG1 1AS)
- Nottingham Arena Car Park (NG1 1EH)
By bus
Taking one of several buses from the city centre will get you to Confetti (get off at bus stop H3 on Lower Parliament Street):
- Blue Line; 39, 40, 41, 42
- Lilac Line; 24, 25, 26, 27
- Red Line; 43, 44
- Pathfinder 26
Timetables, fares and routes can be found on the Nottingham City Transport (NCT) website.
By rail
Timetable information is available from National Rail. Confetti (NG1 3LL) is a 15-minute walk from Nottingham railway station.
NTU in Mansfield is ideal if you want a different route into higher education. NTU in Mansfield is based at Vision West Nottinghamshire College, approximately 14 miles north of Nottingham and easily reached by car, train and bus.
By car
The postcode for NTU in Mansfield is NG18 5BH (off Cauldwell Road). There is ample parking on-site.
If you are a Blue Badge holder or need to bring your car to the University because of your medical condition, we may be able to provide a parking space. Parking is not guaranteed and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
By bus
A regular bus service, the Stagecoach Pronto, can take you to our Mansfield site from city centre. This bus runs every 15 minutes and the journey time is approximately 45 minutes.
More information about bus routes and timetables can be found on the Stagecoach website.
By train
NTU in Mansfield is around an 8-minute drive or 35-minute walk from Mansfield train station.
Trains to Mansfield from Nottingham city centre take approximately 50 minutes and run regularly throughout the day.
Travelling between campuses
You can travel to our Clifton Campus by boarding the NCT number 1 bus for free. The closest stop to the City Campus is Nottingham Beastmarket Hill (B2). More information on fares and timetables can be found on the NCT website.
You can travel to our City Campus by boarding the NCT number 1 bus for free from the stop NTU Clifton (CL83). More information on fares and timetables can be found on the NCT website.
The purple ‘Path Finder’ number 26 bus will be running every 30 minutes on Saturday to our Brackenhurst campus. The bus stop is on King Street and stops just outside the main entrance to Brackenhurst campus, more information on fares and timetables can be found on the NCT website.
The purple ‘Path Finder’ number 26 bus will be running every 30 minutes on Saturday to the City Centre. The bus stop is just outside the main entrance to campus and the stop for Nottingham City Centre is on King Street. More information on fares and timetables can be found on the NCT website.
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Explore Nottingham

Find out more about what's on offer in Nottingham:
- Visit the Nottingham Travelwise website for the latest traffic and travel news;
- See the Visit Nottinghamshire website to find out what's on;
- If you’re exploring the city for the first time, check out our guide to Nottingham;
- Visit the Nottingham Tourism Centre.
Hotels
If you’re planning to spend the night in Nottingham, you’ll find information on places to stay at Visit Nottinghamshire.
Take a virtual tour
Our virtual tour is a great way to familiarise yourself with our campuses before your visit.
You can take a subject-level look at the facilities and learning spaces you'll be using, and then get the bigger picture with a virtual campus tour. There's 360-degree views of all of our accommodation, plus on-demand video content that'll give you a flavour of life on campus.
Additional support and access requirements
If you need any specialist support, facilities or equipment on your visit, let us know on your booking form, and we’ll make sure you get the support you need. Additionally, if you have any questions about your visit, we'd be happy to advise you – call us on +44 (0)115 848 4200 or complete our enquiry form to get in touch.