Commuting to our Egham campus

Many of our commuting students choose to drive to Royal Holloway. The campus is on the A30, easily accessible from Junction 13 of the M25 and Junction 3 of the M3.

If you live further than 1.5 miles away, you'll be able to apply for a free parking permit. There are about 870 parking spaces across the campus, see our map for car parks.

Students with a Blue Badge may park in the designated disabled bays anywhere on campus, however they will still need to apply for a permit in the usual way.

Our car parks can get busy, but there are a few paid-for car parks in the local area. You could also book and pay for a space nearby on JustPark.

The Commuter Community host 'Find a Travel Buddy' socials where you might meet another commuting student you can share lifts with. 

We're well placed if you'll be travelling to campus by train, with Egham station less than a mile down the road. There are different discounts available for commuting students which help to keep costs down. 

Our nearest train station is Egham which is on the Reading to Waterloo line (South Western Railway). Regular trains run throughout the day and there are extra services at busy times. See National Rail for up-to-date timetables. The walk from Egham station to campus takes about  20 minutes, you can pick up the subsidised shuttle bus. This costs £1 and will get you to campus in under ten minutes. 

Egham is outside the Oyster zones, so Oyster cards aren't valid. However, contactless payments are accepted between Waterloo and Virginia Water. 

Discounts for commuter students

A 16-25 railcard can save you a 1/3 on rail fares. If you're living in a London borough and studying full-time, you may be eligble for the 18+ Student Oyster card to cover parts of your journey through London. 

It might be cheaper to buy separate tickets for different segments of the trip. You can use sites like Trainline or Raileasy to find the best routes for you.

For more details, visit our how to find us pages.

If you live in the surrounding area, travelling to Royal Holloway by bus can be a cost-effective and convenient option.

Several different bus companies serve the area, all offering student saver options. The main bus stop is located outside the main entrance to campus, so you won't have to walk far.

• White Bus 441/441A (Staines - Royal Holloway)
• White Bus 500 (Staines - Frimley)
• First Bus 8 (Slough - Heathrow Terminal 5)
• Diamond Bus RHU Shuttle (Egham Station to Royal Holloway)

Always check timetables in advance as services can change during university holidays, bank holidays and weekends or during road works or diversions. 

Discounts for commuter students

White Bus services offer a £1 special fare between Royal Holloway, Egham and Englefield Green. 

If you're 20 or under and living in Surrey, you can apply for a Surrey LINK card which will save you 50% on single and return trips throughout the county. 

Remember to carry your student ID to make the most of the available discounts.

For more details, visit our how to find us pages.

If you're considering cycling to campus, Royal Holloway is well connected with cycle paths linking Egham and Englefield Green to surrounding towns and villages, including Staines, Windsor and Virginia Water. 

There are 600 spaces to park your bike on campus, and many are covered to keep your bike safe and dry. Showers are available in the Sports Centre or in the Founder's Building.

Showers are available in a number of buildings for cyclists to use - for more details, visit our how to find us pages.

If you're being dropped off by a taxi or getting a lift from a friend or family, your driver can enter the campus through the main gate. There is a drop-off area on the left, opposite Founder's Square. 

For more information about travelling safely via taxi, visit our how to find us pages.