Local Information
Travelling to Warwick University
By Car
From the North
From the M69/M6 interchange (M6 Jct 2) take A46 towards Warwick and Coventry S & E.
After approximately 3.5 miles you will reach Tollbar End roundabout (junction with A45). At the roundabout, follow signs for A45 Birmingham.
After approximately 3 miles you will cross the A429 (Kenilworth Road). half a mile after this junction take the left-hand turn signposted 'University of Warwick'. Follow signs for University of Warwick (and Warwick Arts Centre) across two roundabouts. You are now approaching the University of Warwick from Kirby Corner Road.
From the South East
From M45 Jct 1 take A45 towards Coventry.
After approximately 7 miles you will reach Tollbar End roundabout (junction with A46) follow signs for A45 Birmingham.
Now follow directions as for arriving from the North.
From the South
From M40 Jct 15 take A46 towards Coventry.
After approximately 8 miles leave A46 at junction signposted 'University of Warwick and Stoneleigh.'
After a further 1.5 miles you will cross the A429 (Kenilworth Road). You are now approaching the University of Warwick from Gibbet Hill Road.
From the West
From M42 Jct 6 take A45 towards Coventry.
After approximately 9 miles you will pass a large Sainsbury store on your left. At the next roundabout (Fire Station on right) take the right-hand exit, signposted 'University and Canley'.
Follow signs for University of Warwick (and Warwick Arts Centre) across two roundabouts. You are now approaching the University of Warwick from Kirby road corner.
By Rail
The nearest rail station for the University is Coventry. Coventry Station is easily reached from London (Euston), Birmingham (New Street) and Leicester, all of which run regular and frequent services direct to Coventry. From Coventry Station, there are frequent local bus services to the University.
The station that serves Birmingham Airport is Birmingham (International).
Detailed travel information and timetables can be found at National Rail Enquiries.
Bus services from the Railway Station:
Visitors should follow the signs from the station to Warwick Road (a 2 minute walk) and from there catch the Travel Coventry services 12/12A or U1 which travel onto the main campus. The Stagecoach service U1 travels along Warwick Road and onto the Central Campus.
It is also possible to catch the Travel Coventry number 42 which goes to Cannon Park Shopping Centre which is a 5-10 minute walk from central campus.
Taxis are also available from outside of the station.
Map
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Car parking
Arrival Information
Information about where to go on arrival at the campus, and the opening times of the registration desk will be added here in due course.
About Warwick
Visiting Warwick is a friendly and a memorable experience with something for all ages. Easily accessible by car, bus, train, cycling or on foot it is set amidst historic buildings and numerous attractions. Warwick has an ever-growing reputation for the variety of its cafes, restaurants and other eateries. The Market Square plays host to numerous events throughout the year and is the home of the Charter Market.
Visit Warwick Castle, Britain’s Greatest Mediaeval experience, the Lord Leycester Hospital with its fine mediaeval timber framed buildings, the military museums and the Collegiate Church of St Mary famous for its Beauchamp Chapel.
The town of Warwick is graced with a wide variety of attractive parks and gardens. Starting at one of many car parks in the town the visitor can either select individual gardens or link them in a trail.
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