Find the easiest ways to travel to the University of Greenwich Avery Hill campus. Discover the transport options available to you for your journey.
Avery Hill Campus
Situated in Eltham, this campus combines the grace of a Victorian mansion with modern living and teaching facilities.
Avery Hill Campus
Southwood Site, Avery Hill Road, Eltham, London SE9 2UG
Public transport to Avery Hill
Public Buses
The following bus routes stop just off campus:
| Bus No. | Route | Rail Connections | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 132 | Bexleyheath Shopping Centre - North Greenwich Underground Station | Eltham station | Alight Bexley Rd. Operates 24 hours. |
| 162 | Beckenham Junction - Bromley - Chislehurst - Eltham Station | New Eltham & Eltham station | Alight Avery Hill Rd. |
| 286 | Sidcup (Queen Mary's Hospital) - Greenwich (outside campus) | Eltham station | Alight Avery Hill Rd. |
| B13 | Bexleyheath Shopping Centre - New Eltham (Fiveways) | New Eltham station | Alight Avery Hill Rd. |
| B15 | Eltham Horn Park - Bexleyheath Shopping Centre | Falconwood | Alight Bexley Rd. |
There are numerous other connecting bus services in Eltham High Street less than 5 minutes away by bus. For more info visit TfL.
University Bus
For details about our inter campus bus see University bus service.
Trains
Train services are provided by Southeastern, refer to National Rail Enquiries for timetables.
Local stations are in Zone 4 with New Eltham on a different train line to Falconwood. New Eltham is an easier walk and closer. Key info is summarised in the table below.
| Station | Direct train links | Distance | Bus routes |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Eltham | Charing Cross; Waterloo East; Cannon Street; London Bridge; local stations on the Sidcup line between Lewisham and Dartford; some other less frequent services. | 15 minutes walk (see below) | 116, B13 |
| Falconwood | Charing Cross; Waterloo East; Cannon Street; London Bridge; London Victoria via Denmark Hill; local stations on the Bexleyheath line between Lewisham and Dartford; some other less frequent services. | 20 minutes walk | B15 |
| Eltham | Same line as Falconwood above but with more stopping trains. | about 8 minutes by bus | 116, 132, 286 |
Walking from New Eltham station
The walk along Avery Hill Road to campus takes around 15 minutes. There is a shortcut via Sparrows Farm shown in this Google map. You will need to have a university ID card to operate the rear entrance gate or call Security for a code on the number provided.
Further Information
For help with understanding fares and tickets read our Public Transport page.
Traveline provides help with journey planning.
Cycling and walking to Avery Hill
Cycling
Cycle Routes
- TfL provides information on the best cycle routes.
- The ride from Greenwich takes around 30 minutes using the suggested route on Google maps.
- There are cycle paths in Avery Hill Park which can make useful short cuts avoiding busy roads.
Cycle Parking
- There is parking for 144 bikes in 11 covered cycle shelters spread across the campus including the halls of residence and Sparrows Farm.
- Bicycles are left at your risk. We recommend you purchase a good quality 'D'-lock. We do not accept liability, for any loss, destruction, damage or theft of cycles.
Other facilities for cyclists
- The David Fussey Building has showers on the ground floor.
- The Dome has lockers for cyclists. Please apply via the online store.
- A bicycle repair kit and pump is available to use at the Gatehouse.
The London Cycling Campaign are a useful source of cycling information.
Walking
Information about walking from the stations is provided on the public transport page.
- The walk from the centre of Southwood Site to Sparrows Farm is 0.4 miles and takes about 8 minutes. You will need a Greenwich Gateway card to access the back gate adjacent to the sports pitches or call the Security Gatehouse on the number provided for an access code.
- Eltham High Street is 1.3 miles from campus taking about 25 minutes via Avery Hill Park.
Walkit.com provides more information on walking routes in London.
Driving to Avery Hill
Driving Directions
Southwood Site SE9 2UG; Sparrows Farm SE9 2BT.
View map of area and road directions.
Parking
| Site | Car park capacity |
|---|---|
| Southwood | 442 bays (incl. 18 disabled) |
| Sparrows Farm | 62 bays (incl. 3 disabled) |
From 8-September 2025 the car parks will use Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras. Your vehicle will be recorded as it enters and leaves the car park and this data will be used to determine the charge due. Payments must be made at the end of your stay.
Charges
Parking charges apply 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. No charge at weekends, bank holidays, or during the Christmas closure.
| Parking session duration | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2.5 hours | £1 |
| 5 hours | £2 |
| 8 hours (1 day) | £3 |
| 7 days | £12 |
| 28 days | £40 |
Pay before you leave by card at the machines outside the Mary Seacole building, or by midnight using the Trust app. There are no payment machines at Sparrows Farm but you can pay at Mary Seacole if preferred to using Trust app.
The terms and conditions are displayed on signage throughout the car parks. A £30 Parking Charge is due for vehicles parked in contravention of these. For non-payment the charge will not be affixed to your vehicle but sent by post to the vehicle registered keeper address.
For more information about the new parking arrangements at Avery Hill view the FAQs.
Permits
Some car park users qualify for a permit. All permits are electronic, apply here.
| Type | Fee 2025/26 | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Avery Hill Staff | £45.50 monthly | Deducted from salary monthly in arrears. Proportional discounts for part time hours. Valid at Avery Hill and Medway. |
| Avery Hill Affiliate | £45.50 monthly | For non-UoG employed staff. Paid monthly by direct debit. Valid for 365 days at Avery Hill and Medway. |
|
Avery Hill Student Village | £170.50 for 12 months | For residents of the Student Village. Paid online and valid at Avery Hill until 31-August with proportional discounts for late applications . |
| Disabled | £0 | With proof of Blue Badge. Valid until badge expiry at all our campuses. |
| Electric Vehicle | £0 | Zero emission vehicles only. Free until 31-July 2026 valid at Avery Hill and Medway. |
| Visitor | £3 per day | Bookable by staff @ visitorparking.gre.ac.uk and recharged internally to host department. |
Visitor parking
If you are a visitor to the campus please follow the guidance above for paying the charge. Guest parking must be arranged with a university host. Staff visiting from other campuses can book visitor parking using the online booking system. All bookings are recharged to the relevant department at £3 per day. Staff permits for Greenwich and Medway Campus are accepted at Avery Hill.
Motorbikes and scooters
You do not need to pay to park a motorbike or scooter but you must use one of the motorcycle parking areas. These are located next to the Gatehouse and behind the Bronte Building.
Off-campus parking
A Controlled Parking Zone operates off campus between 11:00 and 13:00 weekdays. Where signposted only local resident permit holders can park during this period. Otherwise if you do park off the campus please do so with consideration for our neighbours and other members of the public. Please be aware that it is illegal to park across driveways.
Car share
If you drive to campus you can help the environment by registering your journey with our car share scheme provided by Liftshare. You could save money and make new friends.