The easiest way to get to the University on Open Days is by public transport, and we provide a free bus service for all Open Day visitors between the University and Reading train station.

Both our Whiteknights and London Road campuses are open on the day. Most visitors should head for the Whiteknights campus which is the main hub for our Open Day activities but if you're interested in architecture, education or teaching then you may wish to start your day on the London Road campus.

Please, view our Open Day campus map.

By far the easiest way to get to us for an Open Day is on public transport. 

Reading train station is a mainline train station and is easily accessible from most other places in the UK. There are direct rail links from many major cities, including Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, Cardiff, Bristol, and Exeter, as well as a number of routes through London.

Getting to the Whiteknights campus from Reading station by bus is easy

Both the 21 and 21a buses run directly from the main train station to our Whiteknights campus every 10 minutes, 24 hours a day.

Our London Road campus is located between Reading town centre and the Whiteknights campus.

Free Open Day bus vouchers

Travel to and from the University on 21 or 21a buses is free for all Open Day visitors. 

Collect your bus vouchers from University of Reading Open Day Ambassadors at the station or on campus, at the bus stops. 

Our campuses in the Reading area are within easy walking and cycling distance from  local train stations. 

Our Whiteknights campus is approximately two miles and around 40 minutes on foot from Reading Station. Please allow a further 10 minutes to reach a specific building or site once on campus.

We request, where possible, you use public transport to visit the University on Open Days. Limited parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis to those who select this option at the point of booking.

Postcodes:

If travelling by car, please note that the sat nav postcode for Whiteknights campus, the main location of our Open Day, is RG6 6UR. This is different from our postal postcode.

If you are interested in architecture, education or teaching and have requested parking on our London Road site, the sat nav postcode is RG1 5AQ.

Alternative parking arrangements

There are a number of paid public car parks in Reading town centre you can use on Open Days. You can find information about car parks in Reading at Parkopedia.

To get to the University from these car parks please read the 'How to find us by bus' information on this page and don’t forget that using either the 21 or 21a bus (station to Whiteknights campus) is free for all Open Day visitors.

Park and Ride buses will run from the Mereoak car park, just south of the M4, directly to campus every 40 minutes throughout both days*. Open Day guests are invited to use this service free of charge.

• The journey from the park and ride to campus should take between 15 and 18 minutes.
• The final bus will depart from Whiteknights campus at 17:10.
• Park and ride timetable for October Open Days

(* Please note: the park and ride service will take a short break at 12:00, resuming from Whiteknights campus at 13:10.)

If you are visiting the University and need somewhere to stay, Cedars Hotel, offers on-campus bed and breakfast.

To help create the perfect Open Day experience, please use our Making the most of your day information page for maps, accessibility guide and more.