The University has limited parking on campus and is committed to helping to reduce congestion and improve air quality in the city for all residents. As such, we would encourage you to use public transport to get to Portsmouth where possible. The University is a 10-minute walk from Portsmouth Southsea train station, and National Express coaches stop outside the Student Union. Hints and tips on using a range of alternatives to the car can be found on My Journey Portsmouth.

If you do need to drive, to reach the University take the M275 into Portsmouth (signed 'Portsmouth West'), whether approaching from the east (A3(M)/A27) or the west (M27 Junction 12). Ignore the junctions signed to Southsea and Hilsea.

Parking in Portsmouth is limited. Therefore using the park and ride is recommended. It is located on the M275 at the entrance to the city, with 650 spaces. The cost is £4 per vehicle (covering up to 5 people) and buses run every 12 minutes.

You must display a parking permit to park in any University car park and spaces cannot be guaranteed. Pay and display parking is available between 5pm and 8am in the following car parks

  • Burnaby
  • Langstone Campus (Locksway Road). This car park operates 24 hours on Pay Display
  • Nuffield
  • Milldam
  • Portland
  • University House
  • Car parks and limited on-street parking can be found in the city centre for a charge, but spaces fill up quickly.