Elsewhere on Ulster
One of most exciting parts about starting uni is arriving at your new campus and becoming part of the community. Here are some tips on how to get there.
Whether you are planning to travel from home, live in campus accommodation, or in nearby private rentals, it’s important to plan your sustainable travel to and from campus.
All the campuses have great public transport links, and you can download the free Translink Journey Planner App so you can organise your journeys in advance.
Translink also have have amazing discounts for students to make travel more affordable. If you’re aged 16-23, you can get a FREE yLink smartcard. This will give you 50% off Translink bus and rail travel and up to 50% off Enterprise for up to 8 years! To get your smartcard, visit the Translink website.
For those aged 24 years and over, you can get the 24+ Student Railcard for 1/3 off NI Railways tickets.
Walk or jog your way to class through the beautiful woodland trail on Coleraine campus, take in the historical sights as you make your way to class in Derry ~ Londonderry or enjoy the buzz of the shops, cafés and restaurants as you venture to the Belfast campus right in the heart of the city.
With our dedicated cycle hubs on each campus, which include safe cycle parking, shower and locker facilities, it’s never been easier to cycle to uni. Check out the Cycle Hub Info and get on your bike!
Parking varies by campus:
For more info on permits and campus parking, visit Car Parking at Ulster University.
Car-sharing, Translink park and ride services, and apps like Parkopedia can also help you plan smarter and and park within a convenient location to campus. If parking in a residential area, please be mindful of the local community and park considerately.
Whichever way you decide to travel, your safety on and off campus is the priority. Read our useful advice on staying safe with helpful guidance from PSNI.
