How to find us
Situated on the edge of the stunning Cotswolds, our three campuses are based in Cheltenham and Gloucester.
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Travelling to the University by car is an easy journey – the central location of Cheltenham and Gloucester puts the University within reach of many major towns and cities.
Our locations are near to the M5 and A417. Cheltenham and Gloucester benefit from excellent connectivity both regionally and nationally.
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Cheltenham and Gloucester are also supported by regular local and national bus services, which means it’s easy to travel both locally and nationally.
UoG students even benefit from reduced local tickets with Stagecoach, and can save up to 20% on national services by purchasing an NUS Extra card.
National bus services flow regularly, and Cheltenham Spa and Gloucester train stations mean that travelling to and from the University is easy – even if you don’t drive. -
It’s easy to travel to University of Gloucestershire from international locations. We have strong local transport links to international airports.
How to get to us from the main UK International Airports
We are approximately an hour by car from Birmingham and Bristol Airport and less than two hours from London’s Heathrow Airport.
If you’re flying in from Europe, or further afield from Africa, Australasia, the Middle East or the Americas, you can rest assured that you’re never too far from University of Gloucestershire.
Which campus?
University of Gloucestershire has five sites, before you travel please check which campus your subject is located at.
Park Campus
Park Campus is located in Cheltenham. This campus is home to computing, engineering, design and media.
Francis Close Hall Campus
Francis Close Hall Campus is located in Cheltenham. This campus is home to education, humanities, art and natural and social sciences.
Hardwick Campus
Hardwick campus is located in Cheltenham. This campus is home to fine art and photography.
Oxstalls Campus
Oxstalls campus is located in Gloucester. This campus is home to business, accounting, law, sports, health, social care, events, hospitality and performing arts.
Pittville Student Village
Pittville Student Village is located in Cheltenham. This location offers student accommodation only.
Oxstalls Sports Arena
Oxstalls Sports Arena is based in Gloucester.
If your subject is not listed above, check the course page of the course you’re interested in to see where it’s located.
Our location

Bus services
The University has partnered with Stagecoach to offer discounted tickets for bus services around Cheltenham and Gloucester.
In addition to the UniRider Single ticket, which allows for a single bus journey for £1.80, students can purchase a UniRider Day ticket, which allows unlimited travel for £3.50 per day.
These tickets are available to anyone with a university ID card when boarding a Stagecoach West bus service.
Park and Ride
Cheltenham and Gloucester both benefit from Park and Ride services, enabling you to park and travel by bus into the centre where you can easily access our campuses.
Electric scooters
Hop on one of the electric scooters you can find around Cheltenham and Gloucester, which are available to hire for only 17p per minute. They are a convenient, fun, eco-friendly and affordable way of travelling to your favourite spots around campus.
To hire a Voi e-scooter, you need to hold a provisional driving licence and have downloaded the Voi App on your phone. No keys, cash, ID cards, or deposits are needed, after just a few clicks on the app, you can immediately hop on and enjoy your ride.