Intersite bus service
The intersite bus service runs between the Kingston University campuses.
University students, staff and visitors benefit from the environmentally efficient buses with disabled access. The service is part of our sustainability investment to improve transport services and help reduce car travel.
University bus service 2018/19
The service runs Monday to Friday during term time.
The main intersite bus service commences on the following dates:
- Term 1 – Monday 17 September to Friday 14 December 2018
- Term 2 – Monday 7 January to Friday 12 April 2019
- Term 3 – Monday 29 April to Friday 24 May 2019
Main timetable - September to June (PDF)
* There will also be no service on the following public holidays: 19 April, 22 April, 06 May, 27 May, 26 August.
Bus tracker
Passengers can track bus arrival times and progress during periods of heavy traffic and roadworks by using the bus service app and Twitter page. This will be particularly useful in light of road works scheduled on Kingston Hill from September 2018 for a year as part of the local council's Go Cycle project (further details to be provided when published).
Feedback
Feedback on the service is always welcome. Passengers can email the RATP-DEV London feedback team with any queries or suggestions as to how the bus services can be improved. Students andstaff who wish to put forward proposals or take a more active role can apply to sit on the Bus Service User Group which meets termly and analyses data to continuously improve the service.
Provided by the University in partnership with London RATP-DEV, the KU fleet of seven low emission, hybrid buses provides an environmentally-friendly service to transport staff and students between all campus sites and halls of residence free of charge throughout the day and evening. The service does not run at weekends or over the two week Christmas break.
For updates, follow us on Twitter @KingstonUniBus.
Visit our Open Days page for information about the bus service on University-wide undergraduate Open Days.
Please be aware
For your safety and comfort, the following rules must be adhered to:
- Do not talk or distract the driver whilst the vehicle is in motion.
- There is a no smoking policy on all university buses.
- The consumption of food and drink, and alcohol is strictly prohibited.
- Do not play music out loud, use headphones with consideration.
- Cameras are installed on the buses – CCTV images are recorded for the purpose of crime prevention detection, legal proceedings and public safety. Images of alleged offenders may be passed to the police and used in a court of law.
The driver reserves the right to refuse travel to anyone.
Contact us
Kingston University
Tel: +44 (0)20 8417 9000
Contact us
Kingston University
Tel: +44 (0)20 8417 9000