Getting to the University of Warwick
Please note - many of our events take place across the region. Check the individual event listings to make sure you are going to the right place!
By Car
You can reach the University of Warwick and Warwick Arts Centre via the A45, A46, M40 and M42. When approaching Coventry, follow "Warwick Arts Centre" or the "University of Warwick" signs. For SatNav users, our postcode is CV4 7AL.
Many car parks are available on central campus (see below).
Please note, you have to pay to park.
By Bus or Bike
We're connected to Coventry, Leamington and Kenilworth with regular bus services. Warwick Arts Centre is around 100 metres behind the bus stop interchange. Bus numbers 12X, 11 and 11U are the main buses serving the campus.
Network West Midlands'
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For information on buses travelling to the University of Warwick campus, visit:
National Express Coventry (opens in new window)
By Bike
There are several bike racks outside the Co-op Store (shown as ‘Supermarket’ on the interactive map), as well as beside the Bus Interchange (next to Warwick Arts Centre).
By Train
By Train
The nearest mainline station is Coventry. From Coventry station, you can catch a No.12 bus which takes about 15 minutes, or get a taxi. To plan your trip by train, visit:
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WHERE TO PARK
To help direct you to the best places to park for our events we’ve given precise locations below, using both what3words addresses and links to Google Maps. (What3words provides very precise locations, as a three-word grid reference).
Cryfield Village (Car Park P2)
5-10 MINUTE WALK to central campus
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411 outdoor flat floor parking spaces, entry opposite the Sports and Wellness Hub. Park at the furthest end from the Sports Hub. Pay online, via the app or contactless within the Arts Centre.
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Car Parks 8/8A (Car Park P1)
5-10 MINUTE WALK to central campus
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Multi-storey car park (no lift access) with 430 spaces plus flat floor car park alongside (daytimes until 5pm short stay only). Pay by mobile or contactless within Arts Centre.
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Gibbet Hill (Medical School and Life Sciences) (Car Park P20)
For events taking place at Gibbet Hill (including the Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research Building (IBRB))
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Access via Gibbet Hill Road.
ACCESSIBLE PARKING
Blue badge holder parking is FREE at all times and is available at the rear of Senate House and on Health Centre Road. Download an audio copy of directions to us. (opens in a new tab)
Register your vehicle
If you have a blue badge, make sure your badge is visible in your car and then register your vehicle with us at the Arts Centre Box Office when you arrive. Please note you need to log your vehicle with us every time you visit.
Alternatively, you can register your vehicle for blue badge parking with our campus parking app. You will need to create an account and upload the details of your blue badge. Make sure you use the location code 2503.
Your application will be reviewed within 48 hours. Once approved, you can then park on campus free of charge without needing to register your vehicle at Box Office each visit.
Register your vehicle for blue badge parking (opens in a new tab)
Senate House
(Blue Badge Parking)
2-3 MINUTE WALK
5 spaces available,
(increasing to 9 in the evenings).
Health Centre Road
(Blue Badge Parking)
5-10 MINUTE WALK
Slight incline towards Arts Centre.
9 spaces available,
(increasing to 24 in the evenings).
Alternative Blue Badge Parking
Across Campus
Click here to see a map of all Blue Badge Parking across campus (opens in a new tab)
PAYING FOR PARKING
The University of Warwick campus operates a cashless payment system, with Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) parking systems in all of the main campus car parks. There are lots of ways for you to pay for your parking when you visit us.
Parking Charges
Evenings: £2.50 from 5pm to 8am the following day.
Weekends: £2.50
Daytimes (8am - 5pm): Up to 2 hours £3.50 / Up to 3 hours £4.50 / Up to 4 hours £5.50 / All day £8.50.
How to pay
The easiest ways to pay for parking (with no transaction fee) is either on arrival using the cashless machines in the Warwick Arts Centre foyer or by pre-booking online in advance using the link below.
Pre-book your parking (opens in new window)
You can also follow the signs in the car parks to book parking on the day using the APCOA app, website, phone. There will be an additional 20p transaction fee if you choose one of these methods. Further information about these can be found on the university website (opens in a new tab).