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Travel to the University of Hertfordshire | Trains, Buses, Parking and Cycling

Find the best way to travel to the University of Hertfordshire's College Lane and de Havilland campuses. Information on trains, Uno buses, cycling, walking, parking and Park and Ride

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Planning your journey to campus?

Whether you’re studying at College Lane (AL10 9AB) or de Havilland (AL10 9EU), you’ll find all the travel options you need right here.

Choose how you want to get to campus:

Getting to Herts by train

Hatfield Station is the closest train station—just 1.5 miles from campus, around a 30‑minute walk.

  • Fast trains from London King’s Cross run to Hatfield every 20 minutes on weekdays
  • Direct connections from Welwyn Garden City, Moorgate and Finsbury Park
  • Plan your journey and find the best ticket deals using National Rail enquiries 
From Hatfield Station, you can catch a Uno bus straight to campus (see below).

 

Uno bus travel

Uno buses provide regular services across Hertfordshire and North London, including routes to both University campuses.

Find routes, timetables and service updates on the Uno bus website.

Student fares

Show your student ID to receive discounted fares.

From 1 July 2026, Zone 1 and Zone 1 & 2 fares will increase.

Ticket

Current fare

From 1 July 2026

Zone 1 (St Albans, Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City)

£2

£2.50

Zone 1 & 2 (all other areas)

£3

£3.50

The easiest way to buy tickets is through the Uno Bus app. Sign up using your University email address.

Bus fare cap

Most bus journeys are capped at £3 per trip until 31 March 2027 through a government-funded scheme.

 

Uno buses - zone 1 and zone 2 route map

Cycling to campus

Cycling or using an e-bike is an active and sustainable way to travel to campus.

E-scooters

E-scooters are not permitted on campus.

Read the guidance on e-scooters and e-bikes on campus.

Walking to campus

If you live nearby, walking is a simple and healthy way to travel.

  • Plan your route using Google maps
  • Use the Herts Mobile App for travel information and wayfinding to help you find your teaching spaces

Driving to campus

Herts is easily accessible from the A1, M1 and M11 motorways.

Student parking

Parking is available at:

There is no student parking at de Havilland Campus

Before you park

You must:

  1. Apply for a parking permit.
  2. Register your vehicle through the Hozah parking system.

Parking costs and conditions

  • £3 per day.
  • The first two hours are free.
  • You cannot return within three hours without paying again.

For example, if you leave at 11:00 and return at 16:00, you must pay the daily parking charge.

If you do not receive your registration confirmation email, check your spam or junk folder.

Read more about student parking permits and eligibility.

Park and Ride

The Angerland Park and Ride (AL10 8HS) offers a convenient alternative to driving onto campus.

Park and Ride benefits

  • 800 free parking spaces.
  • £1 Uno Shuttle Bus to College Lane and de Havilland campuses.
  • Shuttle buses operate every 15 minutes from 07:30 to 21:00, with some later services.
  • Buy a bundle of 10 shuttle tickets for £10 through the Uno Bus app.

The shuttle operates between Angerland, College Lane and de Havilland Campus.

Find out more about parking at Herts.

Important service update

The Park and Ride shuttle bus at Angerland will not operate between 8 May 2026 and the start of term in September 2026.

If you use the Park and Ride during this period, consider walking or cycling to campus instead.

Read more about Park and Stride.

 

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