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Inter-campus shuttle bus

Travel between College Lane and de Havilland campuses using the inter-campus shuttle bus. Find bus times, shuttle stops, free travel information, and start-of-term travel arrangements.

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On-campus shuttle service at the start of term

If you're arriving before Monday 28 September, travel arrangements will be different until the full inter-campus shuttle bus service starts.

From 21 September to 25 September

  • A reduced shuttle service will run between College Lane, de Havilland and Angerland Park and Ride every 30 minutes.
  • The full inter-campus shuttle bus timetable will begin on Monday 28 September.

Before the full shuttle service starts

You can travel between College Lane and de Havilland campuses free of charge on Uno routes 602, 610, 614 and 653.

To travel for free, you must board at one of the approved shuttle stops:

  • de Havilland campus
  • Opposite The Comet (outside Maclaurin)
  • Todd Building (both directions)
  • College Lane campus

Important: If you board routes 602, 610, 614 or 653 from any other bus stop, you will be charged the standard fare (currently £2.50).

If you have not yet received your student ID, drivers will be aware that some new students may not have University identification available.

How do I travel between campuses?

During term time

Use the inter-campus shuttle bus (route 690), which runs between:

  • Angerland Park and Ride
  • College Lane campus
  • de Havilland campus

Outside term time

Use Uno bus routes:

  • 602
  • 610
  • 614
  • 653

Is travel between campuses free?

Yes, travel between College Lane and de Havilland campuses is free for students.

To travel free of charge, you must:

  • Show your student ID card or mobile ID
  • Join the bus at an approved shuttle stop

You can use:

  • The inter-campus shuttle bus (route 690)
  • Other Uno buses travelling between the two campuses

Where are the shuttle bus stops?

Free travel applies when boarding at:

  • de Havilland campus
  • Opposite The Comet (by the pond)
  • Todd Building
  • The Forum

When do I need to pay?

You will need to buy a ticket for:

  • Journeys to Bishops Rise on route 653
  • Journeys to or from Hatfield station

Bus times and timetables

During term time, buses run:

  • Every 10 to 15 minutes from Monday to Friday
  • Every 20 minutes on Saturdays between 7.00am and 8.00pm, with some later services

For the latest timetable, visit the Uno bus website.

You can also check live bus information in the Herts Mobile app.

How do I travel from Hatfield Station

From Hatfield station, you can catch Uno bus services to either campus. Standard bus fares apply for journeys to and from the station.

For the latest routes and times, visit the Uno bus website.

Uno buses from Hatfield Station

Need help?

If you have any issues using the shuttle service, contact Uno customer services:

I've been charged for a journey that should have been free?

If you were charged incorrectly:

  1. Take a photo of your ticket.
  2. Email the photo to Uno Customer Services unobus@herts.ac.uk
  3. If your claim is approved, you will usually receive a refund in the form of free travel vouchers.

 

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