Getting around – Bath Spa University

Getting around – Bath Spa University
Getting around
Whether you’re living on campus or commuting from outside Bath, this page explains how you can travel between our locations as a student.
Studying at Newton Park and living at Waterside Court? Need to travel from your city centre accommodation to Locksbrook Campus for your studies? Want to know about buses to the city centre, or how to hire a bike to get around Bath?
All our fantastic locations have their perks. Whether you’re living on campus or commuting from outside Bath, we have all the information you need to make the most of our beautiful settings.
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Buses
The new
U3 service
takes you from Bath Spa University to the city centre and back. Remember to bring your valid photo Student ID to get your student discount.
The U3 operates seven days a week, running until roughly 3am Monday-Saturday. Monday-Friday there is a bus every 10-15 minutes and every 30 minutes on Saturdays. During the Christmas and New Year holiday, assessment period and inter-semester break there will be a reduced service.
U3 bus timetable
For the latest timetables, please refer to the
First Bus
website.
Get a bus pass
Find out more about
Bath Spa University bus services, timetables, and costs
, or
get the app
. First Bus are also currently offering up to a
30% discount on travel
for any student in full time education with the use of a valid student ID.
The new
U4 route
links Newton Park with areas in the south of Bath, running close to Tweton Mill and through Twerton itself before moving over Odd Down towards Combe Down.
This route operates seven days a week, running until roughly 7pm. On Monday-Friday there is a service roughly every 30 minutes and every hour on weekends.
U4 bus timetable
For the latest timetables and network maps, please visit the
First Bus website.
Get a bus pass
Find out more about
Bath Spa University bus services, timetables, and costs
, or
get the app
. First Bus are also currently offering up to a
30% discount on travel
for any student in full time education with the use of a valid student ID.
The
U5 Service
travels on a loop from Newton Park towards Windsor Bridge, passing close to Twerton Mill, Waterside Court and Waterside Court. It also passes close to Locksbrook Campus.
U5 bus timetable
For the latest timetables and network maps, please visit the
First Bus website.
Get a bus pass
Find out more about
Bath Spa University bus services, timetables, and costs
, or
get the app
. First Bus are also currently offering up to a
30% discount on travel
for any student in full time education with the use of a valid student ID.
Students attending Locksbrook Campus can park their vehicle at the BSU sportsground on Lower Bristol Road and catch the U5 to campus.
Eligible drivers will need to purchase a designated
Sports Ground permit
. Once you have a permit, you'll need to apply for a unique code which entitles you to free travel between the BSU Sports Ground and Locksbrook on the U5 or U3 bus. Please email
transport@bathspa.ac.uk
for the code.
Lansdown Park and Ride
is just a short walk to Sion Hill Campus and both Bath Zone and West of England Zone tickets can be used on this service.
This is the best bus route for accessing Sion Hill campus.
While you're here, you'll probably want to visit Bristol, even if you're not studying at our film teaching site, Paintworks.
You can catch the
X39 service
from the centre of Bath, Windsor Bridge, or from the roundabout at the bottom of Newton Park's drive (near The Globe Inn).
Getting between Bath and Corsham couldn't be easier. Catch the
X31 bus
from Bath Bus Station. It's an eight-minute walk from Newlands Road to Corsham Court.
Bikes
Shower facilities
In addition to bicycle bays, Bath Spa offers shower facilities at Newton Park (
Commons
) and Sion Hill.
For more information please email:
environment@bathspa.ac.uk
. See also our
Bicycle parking
terms and conditions.
Bike repair kit
There's a freely-accessible bike repair stand near the library, with a selection of tools and a pump allowing you to conduct easy repairs.
Electric bikes and scooters are a great way to get around the city itself.
Dott
provide e-bikes and e-scooters for hire in the Bath area. There's a 35% discount for students and staff. For more information on the UK Access Scheme, visit the
dott website
Please note: the scheme does not extend as far as Newton Park.
Trains and planes
Bristol Airport is 35 minutes from Bath Spa's Newton Park campus via car. To get to and from the airport by bus, you can plan your journey with
Air Decker
. Catch the bus from The Globe or central Bath.
Bath's main railway station, also named Bath Spa, is situated next to the main bus depot on Dorchester street. It has great links with other main stations such as Bristol Temple Meads, Cardiff, London and Portsmouth.
Bath also has a second station at Oldfield Park, which is handy if your accommodation is nearby, for example at Twerton Mill, Charlton Court or Waterside. Oldfield Park Station is just half a mile from Locksbrook Road campus.
Catch the train here for Bristol and Keynsham, to explore Bath's beautiful surrounding countryside, and to get you from Oldfield Park to the city centre in two to three minutes.
Parking and cars
On-street parking in Bath is limited, with resident parking zones enforced and limited parking on all University campuses. Students are therefore strongly encouraged
not to bring a car to university
and instead utilise public transport. More information can be found in our
Motor Vehicle Parking Terms and Conditions
Disabled / Blue Badge parking
If you're a Blue Badge holder, you don't need to pay for parking at Bath Spa. You'll need to apply for a parking permit through our Transport team, and you can park in the designated bays providing you display this permit and your Blue Badge.
Exceptional circumstances
If you don't have a Blue Badge but have a condition which means you may need to bring a vehicle to campus, you can apply for an Exceptional Circumstance Permit. This would be suitable for students who wouldn't normally be eligible for a parking permit.
To apply for either of these permits you'll need to complete
this Microsoft Form
. For more information, see our
Motor Vehicle Parking Terms and Conditions
The
Safe Taxi Scheme
is a Student Union initiative, backed by the University. It's designed to keep you safe and secure if you’re alone or in an unsafe situation and are worried about getting back to your accommodation. You can use the scheme without the immediate worry of payment.
How to use the Safe Taxi Scheme
Ring Veezu (formerly V Cars) on
+44 (0)1225 46 46 46
and refer to the Safe Taxi Scheme. When the taxi arrives, show the driver your valid student ID. Head to the Finance Office in Main House over the next few days to pay the fare.
Still have questions? Get in touch.
All enquiries:
transport@bathspa.ac.uk
If you have any feedback on a specific bus journey please include the date, time and direction of travel.
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