Travel To Work
We know the everyday commute is important and we want your experience to be as easy as possible. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits to support our staff members travel needs.
Travel by Rail and Bus
The University is well connected and only a short 10 minute walk from Huddersfield's bus and railway stations. Alternatively, to get here, you can use the Huddersfield free town bus that passes by the bus and train stations and stops near the University's main entrance. To find out more about the travel savings you could make, please see below.
Corporate Travel Club - First Group
Save 20% on average
Staff members can make substantial savings on the cost of a First Bus monthly ticket. Simply sign up to the easy, no hassle, monthly direct debit scheme for a minimum period of twelve months. Average discounts available under this scheme exceed 20%.
Northern Rail Season Ticket
12 weeks of free travel
The University has made an arrangement with Northern Rail under the travel season ticket loan scheme to provide staff members with unlimited travel, anytime, between two destinations for the price of 40 weeks travel, saving you 12 weeks.
Metrocard Discounts
12% discount
Staff members are entitled to a 12% discount on a Corporate Annual MCard, which enables you to travel on buses and trains throughout West Yorkshire. You can join the scheme at any time of year and pay for the annual card through instalment payments via payroll deduction.
Travel Season Ticket Loans
Spread the cost of travel
The University can also make a loan available for the purchase of season tickets for travel by rail (second class fare), bus or other approved transport. All employees of the University who have completed six month's service and whose appointments have at least twelve months to run, are eligible to apply.
Cycling to Campus
Our cycle to work schemes, onsite facilities and University bike group, all aim to encourage active travel to campus. Incorporating cycling into your commute, even just a couple of times a week, has an array of benefits for both you and the environment.
Cycle to Work Scheme
We provide access to several cycle to work schemes. These schemes allow staff members to purchase bikes and make tax and national insurance savings of up to 47%. Each scheme has an upper spend limit and all deductions are made over a 12 month period.
The bike must be primarily used for commuting journeys but it can also be used for additional leisure journeys. As well as covering the purchase of traditional push bikes, the schemes also include e-bikes and some safety accessories.
Cycle Parking
We offer a variety of cycle parking across campus, these range from sheltered Sheffield Stands to swipe access storage shelters and individual lockers.
View the facility locations on the Cycle parking and tool station map, and further images of the different types of cycle parking spaces.
Shower and Changing Facilities
There are a range of shower and changing facilities available for use by students, staff and visitors to the University. View the full list of shower and changing facilities.
Cycle Maintenance Equipment
There are two cycle repair areas available on campus. These can be found at the Harold Wilson cycle parking area and the Sparck Jones cycle parking area. The kits contain:
- Bike pump
- Multi-tools (such as screwdrivers, allen keys and spanners)
Emergency Maintenance Equipment
The Sustainability Team have purchased a small pool of emergency bike maintenance equipment including:
- Bike Pump
- Puncture kits
This equipment can be borrowed free of charge by any staff on campus.
University Bike User Group
The cycling community here at the University of Huddersfield have come together with the Sustainability Team to form a Bike User Group (BUG). The purpose of this group is to promote cycling at the University to new and existing cyclists, while working with the Sustainability Team to share ideas, concerns and to organise events. Members of the BUG vary from keen cyclists who commute regularly, to complete beginners who are building the confidence to cycle to work!
The BUG has designated Cycling Champions located in each building on campus to help orientate new cyclists on the routes and facilities on and around campus.
On Campus Parking
Find out more about our onsite car parking options below.
On Campus Parking
Car parking on campus is limited. The University offers two parking permit options, managed by Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR), staff members have the option to apply for either:
- A Fixed Permit: For £70 per month, secure a dedicated bay in Firth Street, Wakefield Road, Atkinson Holt, or Sand Street, with access Monday to Friday from 06:00 to 22:00.
- A Licence to Hunt Permit: For £46 per month, gain access to Queen Street South, Haslett/Sparck Jones, and Southgate car parks. While parking is not guaranteed, a balanced permit-to-space ratio is in place for reliable access. Available Monday to Friday from 06:00 to 22:00
Alternative Parking
There are a number of alternative public car parks, as well as on-street parking and the Kingsgate shopping centre offering both long and short stay parking within walking distance of the University campus and town centre.
