How to find Kingston University
Find out how to get to Kingston University. Discover where each campus is located, the best transport connections and what makes Kingston such a great location to study in.
Kingston is a lively, student-friendly town on the River Thames.
On the doorstep of the capital, Kingston is one of London's safest boroughs.
The borough offers all the highlights of city living, while still being a leafy, riverside location. Hampton Court Palace and two royal parks are nearby, while the centre of London is just 30 minutes away by train. Kingston also has great employment prospects. Many companies have headquarters in London or south-east England. This is a real advantage for finding work placements, or for your career once you graduate.
Read on to find out about Kingston's transport links and how to get to our four campuses, discover what subjects are taught where and find out where our other facilities are located.
How to get to Kingston upon Thames
Kingston upon Thames offers the perfect combination of modern living and historic surroundings. Not only is central London just a 30-minute train ride away, you’re also close to several major airports and plenty of big employers’ headquarters.
By bike
There is a network of cycle routes throughout the borough.
By train
- Trains run regularly from London Waterloo to Kingston station. The journey takes about 30 minutes.
- Surbiton station also links to London Waterloo and other South East destinations, with 10 trains running every hour on weekdays.
- Find out more on the National Rail website.
By bus
Kingston University is situated within the Transport for London (TFL) bus network. We also run an intersite bus service for students, staff and visitors.
By car
It’s easy to access Kingston from the major routes into London, including the M25, M3 and A3.
The town centre has plenty of car parking space – visit the Kingston Council website for more information.
By plane
Heathrow and Gatwick international airports are the closest to Kingston. Coaches, buses and trains link the airports with the town.
Our campuses
Transport links and intersite bus service
Kingston is close to three train stations, a network of bus routes and major motorways. These transport links make it easy to reach Kingston from London and from the rest of the country. Gatwick and Heathrow international airports are also easily accessible from Kingston by car and public transport.
All four of our campuses are within easy reach of Kingston town centre. The campuses are connected with an intersite bus. There are also excellent public transport links to and from the campuses.
I knew I wanted to live at home when studying at university. I’ve found Kingston is a great place for this. Many students here do the same. It takes 45 minutes door-to-door to get to my lectures. My journey takes me through Richmond Park, where I get to walk alongside grazing deer. I can then pick up the free University bus from Kingston town centre, which takes me directly to my lectures.
Kingston's London location
Kingston is located just 10 miles from the centre of London and part of Travelcard Zone 6. This location within Greater London makes travelling across the capital easy, especially with a Travelcard. Also known as Oyster Cards, Travelcards help make public transport more affordable. Discounts are available for students.
For more information, see the Transport for London travelcard website.
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Contact us
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Contact us to find the right person to reach out to, or call our switchboard on +44 (0)20 8417 9000.
