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Looking to Save on Travel? Explore Bus Options to Campus

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:56:00 GMT

With the recent increase in fuel costs, we wanted to remind colleagues of the range of bus services available for travelling to and from campus.

Local services provide frequent and reliable links between the University and surrounding areas, including Coventry, Kenilworth and Leamington Spa. Several operators, such as National Express Coventry and Stagecoach, run direct routes connecting key locations including the city centre, rail stations and nearby towns.

Some key highlights include:

Direct connections to Coventry, Kenilworth and Leamington Spa
Services stopping at the main University bus interchange
A variety of ticket options, including contactless and mobile payment
Discounted termly, monthly and annual passes

We understand that bus travel may not be suitable or accessible for everyone. However, for those able to use these services, it can offer a more cost‑effective and sustainable way to commute. We encourage colleagues to review the available ticket options, as flexible or pay‑as‑you‑go choices may better suit individual travel patterns.

Full details of routes and timetables can be found on our website: https://warwick.ac.uk/about/campus-journey/mode-of-travel/buses/

Estates teams help give 90 abandoned bikes new lease of life – with more on the way

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:19:58 GMT

The Estates Abandoned Bikes initiative has reached an exciting milestone this month, with 94 bikes already collected and donated to charity.

It marks another strong step in an ongoing effort to make campus safer, tidier and more sustainable, while supporting meaningful social impact beyond the University.

Led by colleagues in Facilities Operations and the Building Fabric core team (known collectively as the Abandoned Bikes Team), the initiative tackles the growing number of unused and forgotten bikes across campus.

Important Update: Changes to Early Morning Bus Services

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 13:50:54 GMT

Routes 41 and 42, introduced as part of a two-year pilot, will stop operating from Friday 26 September 2025 due to low usage. To minimise disruption, the University has worked with National Express to introduce additional early morning journeys on existing routes, covering areas previously served by 41 and 42 and providing connections to campus.

Full details of the new and updated services are available [HERE].

Bus Service Changes from 5th January 2025

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 12:10:00 GMT

From Sunday 5th January 2025, there will be changes to services 2, 2A, 9S, 12X & 51.

2 Coventry - Cannon Park This service will be withdrawn. This service will be partially replaced by service 188 operated by Stagecoach.

2A Coventry - Westwood Business Park This service will be withdrawn. This service will be partially replaced by service 188 operated by Stagecoach.

9S Green Lane - Coventry This service will continue on the same timetable until 11th April 2025.

12X Coventry - University of Warwick The route will be extended to Canley via Westwood Student Accommodation. This extension will run every 30 minutes Monday to Sunday. Evening and Sunday journeys that already serve Canley will also operate via Westwood Student Accommodation. There will be some timetable changes due to this route extension.

51 Coventry - Chapelfields Sunday only journeys will be withdrawn.

More information can be found HERE.

UPDATE (30/07/2024): Road Closures & Traffic Management for the Sustrans Cycle Scheme - Lynchgate Road & Shultern Lane

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 06:45:00 GMT

UPDATE (30/07/2024): Between Monday 12th February - 2nd August 2024, sections of Lynchgate Road & Shultern Lane will be closed to support a segregated bi-directional cycle route for the Sustrans Cycle Scheme and improve pedestrian crossings. The project will be delivered in 2 phases:

Phase 1: Closing the left turn in/right turn out from the junction of Shultern Lane and direct any traffic requiring access to Aldi around the circulatory route. Access to Tesco will not be affected and diversion signs will be posted.
Phase 2: Lynchgate Road will be closed at the entrance to Tescos and traffic will be directed around the circulatory route. Diversion signs will be posted.

Pedestrian and cyclist movements will be managed within the road space. For further information please visit https://one.network/?GB139247984

Small area of Kirby Corner car park to temporarily close allowing for green heating tests

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 10:00:00 GMT

Plantlife’s No Mow May initiative

Tue, 17 May 2022 11:51:58 GMT

For the third year running we’re proud to share how our Grounds team will be participating in the Plantlife’s No Mow May initiative and leaving areas of grassland to grow throughout the summer months.

Important changes on campus for car parking from 1st February 2022

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 14:07:00 GMT

The University will make some major changes to parking services on the main campus.
If you’re planning to drive in future, the changes could affect how you get to, from and across campus. Members of staff are recommended to reading this information to help plan future journeys: https://warwick.ac.uk/services/carparks/permits/staff_updates_2022/

West Midlands Cycle Hire launching on campus soon

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 10:55:00 GMT

West Midlands Cycle Hire is coming to University of Warwick, linking our campus into a network of 1500 hire bikes and 170 docking stations across the region.

Earth Overshoot Day: 29 July 2021

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:13:49 GMT

Earth Overshoot Day marks the date when humanity’s demand for ecological resources and services in a given year exceeds what Earth can regenerate in that year. We are consuming and destroying too much for our planet to remain habitable. Find out more and see how you can help move the date back.