Planning Your Travel to University

Once you arrive in the UK you will want to find the most comfortable route to get to your campus so that you can settle into your accommodation. Depending on when you arrive, and where you enter the country, you may be able to take advantage of the  Airport Collection Service (selected days only) so have a look and see if this is an option for you. If you can't book onto the Airport Collection Service we have advice below to help you make your own way to campus.

Plan Ahead

Getting to Devon and Cornwall can be a long journey (3-5 hours to Exeter, 5-8 hours to Penryn), so it's wise to plan ahead. Plan and book each stage of your journey to our campuses before travelling. Tickets on the day in the UK can be much more expensive than buying in advance. Booking ahead also guarantees availability. Buy food and drink before you travel, larger airports and stations have good food choices, but there may not be any food outlets open onboard or when you arrive. Please be aware there may be restrictions on whether you can eat or not on public transport. Carry a refillable water bottle, UK tap water is safe to drink.

Travel Light

Only carry the necessities for your journey and first few days on arrival. Limit luggage to what you can carry and move around by yourself. You can send luggage direct to campus, to arrive after you move in (note the University will not accept advance freight of your luggage and cannot store shipped luggage for you in advance of your arrival). You can also order starter packs, such as bedding and kitchen equipment, and they’ll be sent to your residence in time for your arrival. 

Keep in Touch

Carry a UK enabled mobile phone and UK power adapter (many airports, stations, trains and coaches offer free charging points) or spare battery pack. Have the full UK address (including post code) for your accommodation. Have the university emergency contact numbers.

Planning your route

There are some details about getting to our campuses on the Visit Us pages, where you can also find our campus maps. Find some detailed instructions about getting to our Devon and Cornwall campuses by clicking on the relevent tab below: