Whether you are arriving on a flight to Heathrow or Gatwick airport, or by ferry or the Eurostar train, there are various modes of transport you can use for your onward travel to the University.
Address: University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7XH, United Kingdom.
The University of Surrey is providing an airport pick-up service for new international students arriving into Heathrow on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September. We recommend using this service as it'll be the easiest and smoothest method of transport to the University. You can find information about this service below.
Other way cost-effective ways to travel to Guildford from local airports are:
Please note, there may be fewer services on weekends and public holidays.
The University of Surrey is providing an airport pick-up service for new international students and their families arriving into Heathrow Airport on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September.
Coaches will be departing from Terminal 3 at 9:30am, 11:30am, and 2pm on both days to the University of Surrey. Tickets are £17.50 per seat.
The deadline for booking this service is Friday 13 September.
Between 3:50am – 00:23am, you can get a railair coach directly to Guildford railway station.
From Guildford railway station, taxis to campus cost about £8 and leave from the main station entrance - if you have a lot of luggage, ask them to wait while you collect your key. There is also a bus every 10 minutes during the day and every 30 minutes in the evening from the back entrance to the station, to Stag Hill campus (get off at the stop next to the lake) and on to Manor Park.
Between 5:45am – 9:45pm, you can get a National Express coach from both the south and north terminals to Guildford via London Victoria Coach Station in central London.
The coach will drop you off on to Guildford railway station from where you can take a bus or taxi to the Stag Hill or Manor Park key collection point.
You will need to take the London Underground to London Waterloo Station. From here you will then need to catch a train to Guildford. There is a train approximately every 30 minutes during the day, with the last train leaving around midnight.
Between 5:10am – 23:55pm, there is a direct train from the airport to Guildford.
From Guildford railway station, taxis to campus cost about £8 and leave from the main station entrance. There is also a number 1 bus which leaves from across the road at the back entrance to the station every 10 minutes during the day and every 30 minutes in the evening. The Stagecoach number 1 bus goes to Stag Hill campus (get off at AX Building, by the lake) and then on to Manor Park (Francis Crick Road stop). You can view the timetable and route map here.
You may decide to pay a little more and take a taxi from Heathrow or Gatwick airport to the University. We strongly advise you to book a taxi before you arrive, as this is cheaper than taking a public taxi from the taxi rank.
Pre-booking ensures that the driver will meet you in the arrivals hall. Show the driver your University accommodation allocation letter and ask to be taken to your halls of residence reception, where you will pick up your key.
It is best to book a taxi between three and 10 days before you fly. Make sure you give the company all the details of your arrival:
Do not forget to notify the company of any delays or changes to your travel arrangements.
University of Surrey ambassadors will be present to meet you at the following locations to guide you to public transport to our campuses:
Once you arrive at the University please make your way to the Stag Hill Reception at Senate House on the Stag Hill campus where a member of staff will hand you the keys to your room.
Find the Stag Hill reception on Google Maps / download our campus map
If available, a student ambassador will then accompany you to your accommodation, or you can use Google Maps to find your accommodation/download our campus map
Ambassadors will not be stationed at the airports, Guildford Rail Station or on campus to assist you. You will need to visit one of our receptions and use the intercom to call Security, who will issue your keys. You may have to wait for our Security team to return from patrol so please be patient.
Stag Hill and Hazel Farm Reception and accommodation
Find the Stag Hill reception on Google Maps / download our campus map
Manor Park Reception and accommodation
Find the Manor Park reception on Google Maps / download our campus map
MySurrey website is full of useful information and advice, plus details on how to contact all our support services. Here’s some useful links:
