Travelling to Campus

Loughborough University is located in the heart of the country with excellent transport links, whether you are travelling to us by road, rail or air.

Parking

Parking for guests is free of charge: however you must ensure that you register your car on our system using our code OHVD26. Further information, including links to register your car before your event, can be found below.

Parking on campus is free of charge for guests attending the event, however it is important to note that you still need to register your vehicle with us. You can do this in advance of your event or when you arrive on campus.

Please note: if you use the QR codes displayed on the permanent day-to-day signage in our car parks on campus on the day of your event, a 20p administrative fee will be charged. To park for free, please use the links provided below either prior to your visit or on arrival. If you are unsure, please speak to a member of staff or student ambassador on the day - they will be happy to assist you.

You can pre-register for free parking in advance of the event. Pre-registration is available up until the day before the event.

Once you pre-register there is nothing else you need to do. On the day of your event, you simply park up in one of our car parks and head to your event. Our Security and ambassador teams will be on hand to direct you to the most suitable parking close to your event venue.

How to pre-book parking:

  1. Use the link below to book parking for the event.
  2. Follow the date specific link to the unique pre-booking portal.
  3. Enter your details and use the code OHVD26 to complete your registration.
  4. Keep a copy of your booking confirmation in case you need to make changes before your visit.
Register for parking

If you haven't pre-booked your parking, don’t worry you can still redeem free parking on the day of your visit using the direct link below and entering the promo code OHVD26.

Register for on the day parking.

Please note: if you use the QR codes displayed on the permanent signage in our car parks on campus on the day of your event, a 20p administrative fee will be charged. To avoid this use the link above or speak to a member of staff or student ambassador and they will be happy to help. 

Travelling to campus

Our campus is situated a short drive from the M1 off Junction 23. Use postcode LE11 3GR or #oils.corn.lasts in your what3words app for easy navigation to our West Entrance.  

There are a number of car parks across campus. The Sir Richard Morris Building has its own car park although you are welcome to park in any car park on campus. We have listed the nearest car parks to the venue below. We also have EV charging points in a number of locations across campus. 

Event Venue 

Venue what3words 

Nearest car parks 

Sir Richard Morris Building 
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Sir Richard Morris Car Park, Haslegrave Car Park, Car park 18, Car park 19,   

You can use Google or Apple maps to navigate to Sir Richard Morris from the car parks or once alighting from the bus. There will also be directional signage out to follow and student ambassadors in the main car parks to help you.  

Loughborough has fantastic rail links across the country. Chose ‘Loughborough’ station when selecting your destination. From the station, campus is approximately a 25-30 minute walk. Alternatively, you can get a taxi from the Taxi Rank located at the front of the station.  

There is also the University ‘Sprint’ Bus Service that will take you from the station to campus via Loughborough town centre and takes about 20 minutes.  

Event Venue 

Venue what3words 

Nearest Bus Stop 

Sir Richard Morris Building 
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Computer Studies Stop 

You can use Google or Apple maps to navigate to Sir Richard Morris from the bus.

A number of coach companies have stops in Loughborough. This includes National Express and FlixBus.  

National Express has a specific ‘Loughborough University’ stop which is just outside of campus, approximately 5 minutes walk away from the campus East Entrance.   

East Midlands Airport is around 8 miles from campus. You can take a taxi from the airport which will take around 20 minutes. You can also use the Kinch Bus ‘Skylink Derby’ Service which will get you to Loughborough Town Centre in approximately 30 minutes. From there you can catch the University ‘Sprint’ bus service to get to campus. 

Event Venue 

Venue what3words 

Nearest Bus Stop 

Sir Richard Morris Building 
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Computer Studies Stop 

  You can use Google or Apple maps to navigate to Sir Richard Morris from the bus.

Staying overnight

If you are travelling a long way to visit us, you may want to stay overnight to break up your journey. We have a number of hotel options situated on, or very close to, the University’s campus. Alternatively, there are a number of hotel options in town including a Travelodge and Premier Inn.