Travelling to the campus

Coventry University London is less than a five minute walk from London Liverpool Street Station – a major bus, underground and mainline rail hub with excellent connections to airports.

The campus can be easily reached from all major airports, including London City Airport, Stansted, Luton, Gatwick and Heathrow.

Campus Map

London Tube Map

Navigating with maps and digital tools

Google maps

Provides real-time navigation and transit updates, helping you find the quickest routes and public transport options. Access Google Maps.

Citymapper

Offers detailed journey planning in London across all transport modes. Download the Citymapper app.

Live updates and alerts

For the latest news on public transport, visit the Transport for London website, which is useful for avoiding delays.

Travelling from Heathrow Airport

Transport	Information	Journey time
Train	The Heathrow Express offers the fastest travel to central London. The Elizabeth Line connects Heathrow to several key destinations like Paddington, Liverpool Street, and Canary Wharf. How to Book: Purchase tickets on the Heathrow Express website and check Transport for London for Elizabeth Line fares and schedules.	Express: 15 minutes Elizabeth Line: 30-45 minutes
Coach	National Express coaches run from Heathrow to London Stratford Station. How to Book: Book early for the best rates at National Express.	40-60 minutes
Taxi/Rideshare	Direct service to your accommodation. How to Book: Use services like Uber Bolt, which offer online booking.	30 minutes to 1 hour
Car Rental	Drive via M4 to reach London destinations. How to Book: Explore options with companies like Enterprise and Hertz.	30 minutes to 1 hour

Travelling from Gatwick Airport

Transport	Information	Journey time
Train	Gatwick Express: The fastest rail link to central London. Non-stop trains run to multiple stops in London every 15 minutes. How to Book: Purchase tickets on the Gatwick Express website. Thameslink: Another train option that offers services to multiple stops including London Bridge, Blackfriars, and St Pancras International. How to Book: Check the Thameslink website for fares and schedules.	Gatwick Express: 35 minutes Thameslink: 30-60 minutes (depending on destination)
Coach	There are two main options of reaching central London via bus: EasyBus and National Express. Offers a low-cost frequent airport transfer service non-stop from Gatwick station to London Stratford Station. How to Book: For timetables and booking, visit National Express and EasyBus.	Variable, check timetables
Taxi/Rideshare	Direct service to your accommodation. Cost varies based on time and location. How to Book: Use services like Uber Bolt, which offer online booking	Typically 1 hour (depending on traffic)
Car Rental	Drive via M23 and A23 to reach London destinations. How to Book: Explore options with companies like Enterprise and Hertz.	Approximately 1 hour (depending on traffic)
Underground	While Gatwick is not directly served by the London Underground, you can take a train to a connecting Underground station (e.g., Victoria Station) and continue your journey from there.	Variable, depending on connections

Additional guidance

Stratford Station to Coventry University London (Liverpool Street Station)

By Tube (Central Line/Elizabeth Line)

Route: Take the Central line/Elizabeth line from Stratford station to Liverpool Street station.
Travel Time: Approximately 10 minutes.
Cost: £2.80-£3.50 for a single journey (off-peak/peak).
Frequency: Trains run every 2-3 minutes.

By Bus

Route: Take bus 25 from Stratford Bus Station to Liverpool Street station.
Travel Time: Approximately 30-40 minutes.
Cost: £1.75 (Oyster/contactless fare) per journey, capped at £5.25 for unlimited bus travel in one day.

By Taxi/Uber/Bolt

Cost: Approximately £10-£15, depending on traffic and time of day.
Travel Time: Approximately 10 minutes.

Additional Support

For any information or further support regarding transportation or accommodation, please reach out to the Coventry University London accommodation team.