If you plan to drive to campus, you’ll need a valid parking permit to use DMU car parks. Three types are available: Student, Assessed Needs and Blue Badge, depending on your circumstances.
Student permits are available monthly via the DMU Store, with limited availability on a first-come, first-served basis. These permits allow parking in standard bays within the main car park only and are not valid at Trinity House, Bede Halls of Residence, or Beaumont Park.
Assessed Needs and Blue Badge permits are issued via the Disability Team and allow parking in any DMU car park, excluding visitor, reserved, and service bays. Blue Badge holders must also display their council-issued badge.
Holding a permit does not guarantee a parking space, as availability is subject to demand.
DMU is a member of liftshare.com, a free journey matching service for people across Leicestershire. It provides a simple way to connect with others travelling in the same direction so you can car share to university.
You can use the service by signing up with your DMU email address. Once registered, you’ll be able to search for and connect with other DMU students who are also looking to share journeys.
Bus travel is a popular and convenient option for DMU students, whether commuting into Leicester or travelling between campus and the city centre for study, work or leisure.
Leicester is served by Arriva, First Bus and Centrebus, offering regular routes across the city and surrounding areas. You can also save on regular travel with discounted Arriva student tickets, as well as travel free on the University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL) Hospital Hopper bus by showing a valid student ID when travelling between hospital sites.
Or use our free Hop! bus, which runs a circular city centre route linking key destinations such as Leicester train station, the university and major central locations.
Travelling beyond Leicester is easy and affordable by coach, whether you’re heading home, visiting friends, or exploring other UK cities. With a wide network connecting major towns, cities and airports, it makes longer-distance journeys easy to plan in advance.
Bookings can be made online, with a range of affordable fares depending on when you travel. Students can also benefit from a Young Persons Coachcard, which offers discounted fares and extra savings for under 26s and students, helping to make travel beyond the city more affordable.
Leicester Railway Station is around a 20-minute walk from the city centre. It’s an easy connection to destinations across the UK. From the station, local buses and the free Hop! bus there are many options that provide quick and simple links into key central areas.
When it comes to planning your journey, services such as The Trainline, East Midlands Railway and CrossCountry Trains make it easy to check times, explore routes and book tickets in advance, all in one place. You can also make travel more affordable with a 16–25 Railcard, which gives you up to a third off rail fares across the UK, helping you get more out of your journeys.
Cycling is a quick and affordable way to get around DMU and Leicester, helping you save on travel while staying active.
On campus, sheltered bicycle stands are available in the main car park (you’ll need your own lock) and there are also changing facilities in key buildings, making cycling a practical part of student life.