Getting there

The University of Surrey's main campus – Stag Hill, is easily accessible. Situated in leafy Guildford is easily accessed by both car and train. It’s also less than 35 minutes from each of the UK’s two largest international airports, Heathrow and Gatwick. Guildford is on the direct railway line between London Waterloo and Portsmouth, and adjacent to the A3 main road.

By Rail

Guildford is on the main line between London Waterloo and Portsmouth. Half-hourly train services run from Guildford to Waterloo, with journey times of around 40 minutes. For further information, go to the National Rail website.

Getting to campus from the station

Walking: You can walk from the station to Stag Hill campus within around 10/15 minutes. Follow Google maps.

Bus: Stagecoach have taken over from Arriva and now the number 1 and 17 runs between the station and the various university locations. The earliest service is at approximately 6am and the last bus is just before midnight. On Sundays there is a reduced service.

Taxi: From main (eastern) exit.

From the Airport

Via London Heathrow

RailAir coaches connect Guildford railway station with Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and Heathrow Central Bus Station every hour from early until late, seven days a week.

Alternatively, National Express coaches travel between Woking station and Heathrow Airport Terminals 2,3 and 5 (with onward connections to Terminal 4) 18 times a day. There are frequent trains from Woking to Guildford, check National Rail.

Via London Gatwick

Gatwick station is positioned in the South Terminal of the airport and provides direct rail-air link trains to Guildford hourly between approximately 5:15am (6am on Sundays) and 11pm. check the National Rail website.

By Car

From the London direction

If approaching from London or the M25 (Junction 10), remain on the bypass (A3) until you reach the exit signed to the Cathedral and University. The campus is very close to this junction. Simply follow the signs to the University, being careful not to follow signs to the Town Centre.

On the A322 or A323

If approaching on the A322 or A323 from Bagshot or Aldershot, at the A3 roundabout take the exit signed to Portsmouth, and then turn off the A3 at the first exit (signed to the Cathedral and University).

From the A281 or A3100

If entering Guildford from Horsham (A281) or Godalming (A3100), leave the central gyratory system at the exit signed for Farnham (A31). After approximately 200 yards, at the mini-roundabout, take the first turning right into Guildford Park Road, and continue along Madrid Road and The Chase for a mile. At the next roundabout, take the third exit for the University entrance.