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Travelling by Car

 

Loughborough's nearest motorway link is the M1; the campus is just two miles from Junction 23. The university is clearly signed on all the other main approach roads to Loughborough.

Driving directions

To get driving directions to the University, enter your postcode in the search box below and click 'Go'.

Enter your starting postcode:

The following organisations also provide route planning services from anywhere in the country.

For 'Sat-Nav' users

To help ensure your satellite navigation system gets you to Loughborough University correctly, use the postcode LE11 3TZ when setting your destination.

(Important: If coming into Loughborough using any other postcode, please follow signposts to 'University' to ensure you are directed to the main entrance.)

Car parking

Parking on campus is restricted. Visitors are asked to use the main entrance on Epinal Way. When you arrive, Security will advise you where to park and issue you with a temporary parking permit.

University and public car parks are marked on the campus map.

Disabled visitors are requested to telephone our Security Office on the number below before visiting so that suitable parking can be arranged.

For more information contact the Security Office on 01509 222 141.

Travelling by Coach or Bus

Coach and bus services to and from other parts of Leicestershire and the UK operate from the centre of Loughborough.

Travel by National Express or regional bus services to Loughborough then connect with local Kinch bus town services to the Loughborough University campus.

For enquiries about all these services call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33

Other useful planning services

University Shuttle bus service

Kinchbus Number 7 commences from Loughborough Railway station and brings you straight to campus.

Alighting points on the campus include:

  • Students' Union
  • Pilkington Library
  • Wolfson School
  • Holywell Park

In term time this service runs every 10 minutes Monday to Saturday daytime until 5.45 pm. A Monday to Friday evening service operates every 30 minutes until 8.40 pm during term times only. Sunday service runs from 11 am until 7.20 pm.

Travelling by Rail

Regular Intercity services operate between Loughborough and other main line towns - including daily trains to and from London St Pancras International, 90 minutes away.

Once at Loughborough's railway station you are just ten minutes away from the campus. From here there is a regular bus service which operates every ten minutes during term time.

Taxis are normally available from the station and the journey should cost around £5 - £6.

For information on train times and ticket prices phone National Rail on 08457 48 49 50 or you can use the following web services:

Travelling by Air

East Midlands Airport is only 7 miles away and offers both domestic and international flights.

For destinations and a full timetable contact the East Midlands Airport Information Desk

Tel: +44 (0) 871 919 9000