Travelling to CU London (North Greenwich)

Our CU London (North Greenwich) campus is located in the heart of the Greenwich Peninsula. It is easily accessible by road, rail and bus and is just a 3-minute walk from North Greenwich tube station and the Jubilee line.

How to find us

London Victoria to CU London (Greenwich)

To travel from London Victoria to CU London (Greenwich) using only the Tube and a bus:

1. By Tube: Take the Victoria Line

From Victoria Station, take the Victoria Line northbound to Green Park.

Change to the Jubilee Line:

At Green Park, change to the Jubilee Line eastbound.
Travel to North Greenwich Station.

2. By Bus: Take the Bus 129

Exit North Greenwich Station and take Bus 129 towards Greenwich Cutty Sark.
Get off at the "Greenwich Town Centre / Cutty Sark" stop.

Walk:

CU London (Greenwich) is a short walk from the bus stop.

Free Airport transfer from London Heathrow Airport

To help you travel to Coventry as easily as possible, CU London has partnered with National Express to offer eligible students a free scheduled coach service from London Heathrow to London Victoria Coach Station.

This service is available from Tuesday 1 September 2026 to Saturday 3 October 2026 inclusive.

To be eligible, you must be a new international student joining CU London in September 2026. Please note that vouchers are limited and will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis. Only one voucher will be provided per student.

How to Book Your Seat

To request a seat on the free airport collection service, please complete the booking enquiry form HERE.

Once you submit the form, and provided you meet the eligibility criteria, our team will review your request. If approved, you will be contacted with a unique voucher code. You can then use this code to book a suitable coach service through the dedicated National Express booking page.

We recommend submitting your request only once you have the following:

Received your CAS letter
Received your visa
Confirmed your travel plans
Booked your accommodation

Please ensure these arrangements are in place before reserving your coach seat. You should also allow sufficient time between your flight arrival and coach departure to clear UK immigration, collect your luggage, and pass through customs.

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

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.

Additional guidance

Stratford to CU London Greenwich

By Tube and Train

Route: Take the Jubilee Line from Stratford to North Greenwich station.
Travel Time: Approximately 15 minutes.
Cost: £1.80-£3.00 for the Jubilee Line journey (off-peak/peak).
Frequency: Trains run approximately every 2-3 minutes.

By Bus

Route: Take bus 108 or 422 from Stratford Bus Station to Greenwich.
Travel Time: Approximately 35-50 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 £15-£25, depending on traffic and time of day.
Travel Time: Approximately 20-30 minutes.

Additional Support

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