Find the easiest ways to travel to Medway campus at the Çï¿ûÊÓƵ. Discover the transport options available to you for your journey.
Medway Campus
A recently modernised, splendid Edwardian redbrick and ivy-clad campus based at Chatham Maritime, Kent.
By train Chatham Station (approx. 5 min by bus)
Also by train Gillingham Station (approx. 20 min walk / 10 min by bus)
By car Parking on-campus for permit holders with option to pay-as-you-go.
By campus bus Campus bus service between campuses.
Medway Campus
Central Avenue, Chatham Maritime, Kent ME4 4TB
Public transport to Medway
Bus
Most bus services in Medway are operated by Arriva. There is a service from Chatham bus station to the campus every 15 minutes most of the day stopping on the campus (Service 1), or just outside in Dock Road (Service 2). The journey normally takes between 5 and 10 minutes depending on traffic. These routes and others stopping close to campus are listed below. Timetables are available from Other bus routes requiring a change at Chatham bus station are shown in the .
| No. | Operator | Route | Nearest stop |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arriva | Chatham Railway Station - Gillingham Strand | On campus |
| 2 | Arriva | Chatham Railway Station - Dockside Outlets | Chatham Maritime St George's Centre |
| 100 | Arriva | Chatham Railway Station - St Mary's Island | Chatham Maritime St George's Centre |
| 101 | Arriva | Maidstone - Gillingham | Chatham Dockyard Main Gate |
| 116 | Arriva | Chatham Railway Station - Gillingham - Hempstead | On campus |
| 170 | ASD | Chatham Bus Station - Strood via tunnel | Chatham Maritime St George's Centre |
| 182 | Arriva | Chatham Bus Station - Gillingham | Chatham Dockyard Main Gate |
Discounted tickets
Çï¿ûÊÓƵ students can get up to 75% off the cost of travel with Arriva throughout Medway and Kent! More information here.
Intercampus Buses
For details about our non-stop inter campus bus service go to the University bus service page.
Trains
Train services are provided by , please refer to for timetables. There are two stations for the campus Chatham and Gillingham. We recommend you alight at Chatham station and get one of the bus services listed below but if you prefer, the walk from Gillingham station is shorter and takes around 20 minutes. See the for suggested route.
| Station | Direct train links | Distance | Bus routes |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Victoria, London Charing Cross, London Bridge, Greenwich, and local stations via Dartford and Gravesend, Bromley South, London St. Pancras, Stratford International, Dover Priory and local stations via, Canterbury East, and Ramsgate via local stations. | 1.6 miles about 30 mins walk | 1, 2, 100, 101, 116, 170 | |
| as above. | 1.2 miles about 20 mins walk | 116 |
The quickest routes from London are 46 minutes from Victoria and 40 minutes from St. Pancras via the high-speed line. The journey from stations near to Avery Hill Campus requires a change at Dartford.
Further information
For help with understanding fares and tickets read our Public Transport page.
provides help with journey planning.
Cycling and walking to Medway
Cycling
Cycle routes
- Medway Council have of the area.
- Cycling is not permitted through the Medway Tunnel.
Cycle parking
- There is parking for 54 bikes spread across 3 covered cycle shelters in the centre of the campus either side of the Nelson Building. This includes space for 34 bikes in a gated compound with keypad access. The code is available from the Gatehouse.
- Cycle hoops are provided for 10 bikes in Central Avenue near the Gatehouse.
- The Drill Hall Library car park has a large number of covered bike spaces adjacent to the back wall.
- Bicycles are parked at your risk. We do not accept liability, for any loss, destruction, damage or theft of cycles. We recommend you use a good quality 'D'-lock.
Facilities for cyclists
- The Nelson Building has showers for cyclists. Female showers are on ground floor and male on the first floor.
- Lockers are provided in both Nelson shower rooms.
- The Pembroke building social space area on the ground floor also has lockers.
- Lockers may be hired from the university .
- A bicycle repair kit and pump are available to use at the Gatehouse.
The is a useful source of general cycling information.
Walking
There is a map provided from Gillingham station in the public transport section. This is a shorter walk than Chatham station.
The Dockside Outlet Shopping Centre is about a 10 minute walk 0.5 miles away the other side of Dock Road.
Driving to Medway
Road Directions
Medway Campus postcode is ME4 4TB.
The campus estate is shared with University of Kent and Canterbury Christ Church University. Each institution has its own parking areas. The main parking area for Çï¿ûÊÓƵ is located on the upper site. After exiting the Dock Road roundabout into North Road turn right into Central Avenue. We also have parking at the Jellicoe building and the Sports Hall on the lower site along North Road and off to the right.
View and road directions.
Parking
Çï¿ûÊÓƵ car parks have 575 bays available for our students, staff and visitors by permit only. This includes 13 disabled bays. You must obtain a permit before you park, see permit types below. Permits are electronic apply here for a permit.
| Permit Type | Fee | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Medway Student | £138 annual | Paid online and valid for 365 days. |
| Medway PAYG (pay-as-you-go) | £0 | For students/staff/affiliates. Allows pay as you go use of the car parks. Valid for 3 years or until graduation. |
| Medway Staff | £33 monthly | Deducted monthly from salary in arrears. Proportional discounts for part time hours. Also valid at Avery Hill. |
| Medway Pharmacy Staff | Salary banded | Set by University of Kent. Deducted monthly from salary in arrears. |
| Medway Affiliate | £33 monthly | For non-UoG employed staff. Paid online by direct debit. Valid for 365 days at Medway and Avery Hill. |
| 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 2025 at Medway and Avery Hill. |
| Visitor | £3 per day | Bookable by staff @ visitorparking.gre.ac.uk and recharged to host department. |
| Medway Halls | £110 annual | For students resident in Medway Halls. Paid online and valid for 365 days in the halls car park not on the main campus. |
Parking charges
Parking charges apply 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. No charge on bank holidays and during the Christmas closure.
| Parking session duration (only valid with a pay as you go permit) | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2.5 hours | £1 |
| 5 hours | £2 |
| 8 hours / 1 day | £3 |
| 7 calendar days (Paybyphone only) | £10 |
| 28 calendar days (Paybyphone only) | £30 |
You can pay at the machine in coins (no change given), or using the app quoting location code 99908. Registering for Paybyphone or purchasing a ticket from the machine does not qualify as a permit. The car park terms and conditions are displayed on signage. Parking Charge Notices are issued to vehicles parked in contravention of these.
Visitor parking
Visitors, including contractors, need to arrange parking through their host or project manager. Staff visiting from other campuses can book visitor parking using the . Staff permits for Greenwich and Avery Hill are accepted at Medway.
Alternatively scratch cards for guest parking can be purchased by departments from Transport, cost £30 for a book of 10.
Motorbikes and scooters
You do not need to get a permit or pay to park with a motorbike or scooter but you must use one of the designated motorcycle parking areas. These are located next to the Nelson Building and Pembroke North.
Medway Halls of Residence
The car park at the halls of residence has 43 spaces reserved for resident permit holders only.
Car share
If you drive to campus you can help the environment by registering your journey with our provided by Liftshare. You could save money and make new friends.