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Medical Teaching Centre, Warwick Medical School

The Medical Teaching Centre is located on Gibbet Hill site on the main campus of the University of Warwick.

 

The University of Warwick lies on the outskirts of Coventry. Situated at the very heart of England it is easily accessible by road, rail and air. The region is home to cathedrals, stately homes and gardens, museums and galleries.

Location

The University of Warwick is conveniently located for travel via Birmingham International Airport (BHX).

A car or taxi journey between the airport and the university should take approximately half an hour, and a train service also operates between the airport and Coventry.

Should visitors wish to arrive at Heathrow Airport (LHR) or Gatwick Airport (LGW) instead, Coventry is also served by train services from London.

University of Warwick Travel Advice

Despite our name, the University of Warwick is not located near the town of Warwick. The nearest big town is the City of Coventry, which is about 3 miles (5 km) from campus.

BY CAR:

CV4 7AJ directs you to the Warwick Medical School.
CV4 7AL
directs you to Gibbet Hill Road,

On approaches to Coventry, just follow the signs to Warwick Medical School or the University of Warwick.
Further directions can also be found at:

https://warwick.ac.uk/about/visiting/ 
https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/med/about/contact/
https://warwick.ac.uk/about/visiting/maps

Parking information

https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/med/about/contact/

BY AIR:

Birmingham International (BHX) is our nearest airport. We recommend that you fly to BHX (rather than to Heathrow or Gatwick), from your home country by getting a connecting flight through one of Europe's major cities, such as Amsterdam, Paris or Frankfurt. BHX is about 15 miles (24 km) from the university. A taxi to the university will cost you about £30. Alternatively you can take a train directly from the airport to Coventry Railway Station (there are about 4 an hour), then a taxi to the University. Click on http://www.bhx.co.uk/ to access the Birmingham International website.

London Heathrow is about 90 miles (144 km) away (which is why we recommend you go to Birmingham). To get to the university, youʼll find it more convenient to take a National Express coach directly to Coventry Pool Meadow Bus and Coach Station, rather than travelling into London to take a train to Coventry. The coach takes about two hours, and leaves directly from Heathrow. When you get to Pool Meadow, take a taxi to the University. Alternatively, a number 12 bus goes straight onto campus; you'll need the exact fare as the bus drivers don't give change. Click on http://www.heathrowairport.com/ to access the London Heathrow website.

BY RAIL:

Coventry Station is the nearest railway station to the University of Warwick. There are direct train services from London Euston Station and Birmingham New Street Station. From Euston, the journey takes about one hour; from New Street, about 15-20 minutes. From Coventry Station, you can take a taxi.

Alternatively, catch a bus, details can be found here.

From London Heathrow
Via Coach:

London Heathrow is about 90 miles (144 km) away. To get to the university, youʼll find it more convenient to take a National Express coach directly to Coventry Pool Meadow Bus and Coach Station, rather than travelling into London to take a train to Coventry. The coach takes about two hours, and leaves directly from Heathrow (so you don't have to negotiate London's infamous transport system!). When you get to Pool Meadow, take a taxi to the Medical Teaching Centre, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, which should cost about £12-£15.

Alternatively, catch a bus, details can be found here. Click on http://www.heathrowairport.com to access the London Heathrow website. Or visit: http://www.nationalexpress.com/home.aspx 

Via Rail:

You will need to get the underground train from Heathrow to Euston and then train from Euston to Coventry. http://www.heathrowairport.com/transport-and-directions/trains