Travelling by rail
Update: SWR Waterloo Line – Temporary timetable changes from 10 August 2026
From?Monday 10 August, trains between Yeovil Junction and 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ will be reduced to one every two hours.
Find out more in the information below:
An? is being introduced to keep customers moving safely while speed restrictions are in place following prolonged extreme hot, dry weather that has affected track across the route:
- Passengers are still able to travel between London Waterloo and 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ St David's, but are advised to allow extra time to complete their journeys
For further information, please visit the?.
Please note that trains travelling from Plymouth to 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ are still currently running using the same timetable. Continue to check to plan your route.
How to travel to campus by rail
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s two mainline railway stations are within walking distance of Streatham campus:
- 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ St David's (15 minutes)
- 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Central (20 minutes)
- 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ St James is also within a 15-minute walk of both campuses. ?
The walking route is signposted from St David's and the?campus map?shows the walking route.?
Railway stations within walking distance of St Luke’s are:
- 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Central station (20 minutes) ?
- St James (15 minutes) ?
Use??to plan your route.?
Use the??to?check your journey?before travelling.?
Useful links and information
The information below is intended for students who are away from 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ or at home and will be travelling to 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, by rail from another location:
Railcards which may be applicable:
- ?is available for people aged between 16 and 25. ?You can also apply if you’re a mature student in full-time education (subject to eligibility). ?Save a 1/3 off most train fares throughout Great Britain.
- ?- save 1/3 on off-peak rail fares in Devon and Cornwall (after 8:45am).
- (London and South East) - save 1/3 on rail fares for journeys in the?
- For all other railcards including ‘Two Together’ and ‘Disabled Persons Railcard’ please view the directly.
Travel between 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ campuses and from St David’s Railway station - Students who travel between the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ campuses and St David's Railway Station are able to use the number?4 Stagecoach service at a cost of £2.50. Alternatively, you can benefit from PlusBus and buy an??together with your train ticket and a Railcard. You can use 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ city buses for no more than £4.30per day.?
The information below is intended for colleagues who will be travelling by rail to 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ from another location by rail:
- Free bus travel between 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ campuses and from St David’s Railway station - Colleagues who travel between the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ campuses and St David's Railway Station are able to use the number?4 Stagecoach service?for free (from 7am - 7pm)?on showing their staff card as they get on board.?
- Interest free loans for staff travelling by rail?- for employees who travel to and from the campuses by train regularly, the University can provide an interest-free loan for the purchase of an annual rail season ticket, subject to certain conditions. To view the conditions and apply, please complete the??form.?
- ?Railcards which may be applicable:
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- ?is available for people aged between 16 and 25. ?You can also apply if you’re a mature student in full-time education (subject to eligibility). ?Save a 1/3 off most train fares throughout Great Britain.
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- is available for people aged between 26 and 30. ?Save a 1/3 off most train fares throughout Great Britain.
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- ?- save 1/3 on off-peak rail fares in Devon and Cornwall (after 8:45am).
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- For all other railcards including ‘Two Together’ and ‘Disabled Persons Railcard’ please view the directly.
- PlusBus?- Buy an??together with your train ticket and a Railcard. You can use 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ city buses for no more than £4.30 per day.?