Your Liverpool Commute: How to Get to Campus Quickly

In Liverpool, your best commute might just be a short walk. The city has three big universities: the University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) and Liverpool Hope University, and each one is easier to reach from a different spot. Here’s how to get to class from our two Liverpool buildings, Paddington Park House and Glassworks.

Where Are Liverpool’s Campuses?

The University of Liverpool’s main campus is around Brownlow Hill, about a ten-minute walk from the city centre.

LJMU has two campuses. City Campus includes the Tithebarn Building, and Mount Pleasant Campus sits beside the Metropolitan Cathedral, with the Redmonds Building on Brownlow Hill.

Liverpool Hope is split in two as well. Hope Park is on Taggart Avenue in Childwall, further out, so you’ll want a bus. The Creative Campus is on Shaw Street, less than a mile from Lime Street station.

How Close Is Paddington Park House to Campus?

It’s about as close as you can get. Paddington Park House sits in Paddington Village, right beside the University of Liverpool, and the walk to campus takes about five to seven minutes.

If you’re at LJMU’s Redmonds Building or the Hope Creative Campus, both are about a 15-minute walk away.

For longer trips, the nearest bus stops are on Towerlands Street and Overton Street, and Lime Street station is under 25 minutes away on foot.

How Close Is Glassworks to Campus?

Glassworks is on Vauxhall Road, directly opposite LJMU’s Avril Robarts Library. If you study at LJMU City Campus, you’re about seven to nine minutes away on foot.

The University of Liverpool is about 23 minutes away on foot. Moorfields station is an eight-minute walk, and the Cockspur Street bus stop is less than a minute from the door.

Which Trains and Buses Should You Know?

Merseyrail is the local train network, and its city centre stations include Liverpool Central and Moorfields. Both the Northern and Wirral lines call at Liverpool Central. Lime Street is a short walk from the University of Liverpool’s main campus, and both LJMU campuses are within walking distance too.

The 80, 80A, 86, 86A and 86C all go along Hardman Street, a four-minute walk from the University of Liverpool’s Knowledge Quarter.

For Hope Park, catch the 86C from Lime Street, as it goes straight to Taggart Avenue. For the Creative Campus, the 13, 17, 18, 21, 23 and 101 leave from Queen Square Bus Station.

How Much Will Your Commute Cost?

A single bus journey with any operator in Merseyside and Halton costs £2. If you’re under 19, a MyTicket gives you a whole day of bus travel for £2.20.

Next, look at Term Time Tickets, which are open to full-time students of any age. An adult Solo costs £144.80 a term and covers buses on weekdays. An adult Trio adds trains and cross-river ferries before 8 pm, from £154.50 a term for one zone.

Don’t Let Winter Slow You Down!

Bolt has offered shared e-bikes and e-scooters across Liverpool since February 2026, day and night. You don’t need a licence for an e-bike, but e-scooter riders must be 18 or over with at least a provisional licence. Check the Bolt app for current prices.

At the University of Liverpool, the Guild of Students hires out LivCycle bikes for £60 a year or £40 a semester, plus a £50 deposit you get back.

When the weather turns, Merseytravel suggests checking last bus and train times before you leave and giving yourself extra time.

Three Things Liverpool Commuters Learn Fast

• Buy your tickets online before you travel, and you’ll skip the queue on the busiest days.
• Waiting at Liverpool Central or Moorfields keeps you out of the rain, as the platforms are underground.
• From Glassworks, the bus to the University of Liverpool takes about as long as the walk, so a sunny day makes the choice easy.

Whether you’d rather roll out of bed and onto campus or keep the city centre on your doorstep, there’s a building that fits. Explore our rooms in Liverpool today and discover the perfect base for an easy commute.