STRL Directions

Leicester is at heart of the UK and is served by excellent road, rail and air links. It is just off the M1 and close to the main A1, allowing easy access to the north and south. The M69 and M6 are also close by and offer access to Birmingham, Wales and the South West.

Bus and train stations are located in the city centre: high speed train links connect Leicester to London and many other large towns and cities, and bus and coach services provide great value and reliable connections in and around Leicester, and to most parts of the UK. Park and ride services are also provided in the city.

East Midlands International Airport is less than half an hour away, and Birmingham, Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton and Stansted airports are all within easy reach.

By car

From Junction 21 of the M1, or the Leicester end junction of the M69, take the A5460 to Leicester city centre. Follow this road for approximately 4 miles. Go straight through several sets of traffic lights, and after passing under a railway bridge turn right into Upperton Road, following signs to the universities and the Royal Infirmary. Go over the bridge, then turn left immediately before crossing the river into Western Boulevard. Take the first right into Mill Lane.

From the north leave the M1 at Junction 22 and follow the A50 to Leicester (8 miles). When you reach the city centre turn right into Vaughan Way (A5460).

Keep in right-hand lane through underpass. After 200 metres, follow road to the left into Newarke Street and keeping in the right-hand lane, turn right into Welford Road (A50). At second set of traffic lights turn right into Carlton Street. Almost immediately turn right again into Oxford Street, moving into lefthand lane. Take next left into Bonners Lane, continuing into Mill Lane.

From the east take the A46 or A47 to Leicester and follow signs for the city centre.

By train/bus

If you are arriving by train or bus, the City Campus is situated very near the city centre and is about a 20 minute walk from both the bus station and the train station. See Pedestrian map showing location of the Leicester City Campus and the Railway Station.

STRL location on Leicester City Campus

The STRL is located at the Bede Island Building (Building 2 on the Campus map).

• Campus map
• Pedestrian map
• Car Parking for City Campus
• Train Schedule.