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Gibbet Hill Road Closure – Bus Diversions (30th – 31st May)
Due to essential works by National Grid Electricity Distribution, Gibbet Hill Road will be closed between Kirby Corner Road and Lord Bhattacharyya Way on Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st May.
As a result, several bus services will be diverted or terminated early.
Service 11
- Services towards the University, Leamington and Coventry City Centre will divert via Kenilworth Road and Fletchamstead Highway.
- Stops at Sir Henry Parkes Road, Kirby Corner Road and Gibbet Hill Road (Scarman Road) may not be served.
- Please use the ÉñÂí¸£ÀûӰƬ Bus Interchange as an alternative stop.
Service 12X
- Service 12X will terminate at the ÉñÂí¸£ÀûӰƬ Bus Interchange.
- The section between the ÉñÂí¸£ÀûӰƬ and Prior Deram Walk will not be served.
Services 14 and 14A
- Services 14 and 14A will terminate at .
- Stops on and at the bus stop will not be served.
- Alternative stops are and .
We apologise for any inconvenience caused while these essential works are completed.
Stagecoach Bus Service Update: U1, U1A and U2
Stagecoach Bus Service Update: U1, U1A and U2
Stagecoach is introducing changes to bus services between the ÉñÂí¸£ÀûӰƬ and Leamington Spa.
- U1 will operate a revised route and timetable, extending to Warwick Gates (Peabody Way / Randall Close) in both directions.
- A new U1A service will operate every 30 minutes between the University and Leamington Spa Hospital.
- Combined, U1 and U1A will run approximately every 15 minutes during weekday term time.
- U2 will be withdrawn and partly replaced by these changes.
Evenings and weekends: services will run every 30 minutes, with most daytime journeys extending to Warwick Gates.
Stagecoach have said these changes are being introduced to improve reliability, particularly during peak times.
For full timetables and further information, please visit:
Looking to Save on Travel? Explore Bus Options to Campus
With the recent increase in fuel costs, we wanted to remind colleagues of the range of bus services available for travelling to and from campus.
Local services provide frequent and reliable links between the University and surrounding areas, including Coventry, Kenilworth and Leamington Spa. Several operators, such as National Express Coventry and Stagecoach, run direct routes connecting key locations including the city centre, rail stations and nearby towns.
Some key highlights include:
- Direct connections to Coventry, Kenilworth and Leamington Spa
- Services stopping at the main University bus interchange
- A variety of ticket options, including contactless and mobile payment
- Discounted termly, monthly and annual passes
We understand that bus travel may not be suitable or accessible for everyone. However, for those able to use these services, it can offer a more cost‑effective and sustainable way to commute. We encourage colleagues to review the available ticket options, as flexible or pay‑as‑you‑go choices may better suit individual travel patterns.
Full details of routes and timetables can be found on our website:
Estates teams help give 90 abandoned bikes new lease of life – with more on the way
The Estates Abandoned Bikes initiative has reached an exciting milestone this month, with 94 bikes already collected and donated to charity.
It marks another strong step in an ongoing effort to make campus safer, tidier and more sustainable, while supporting meaningful social impact beyond the University.
Led by colleagues in Facilities Operations and the Building Fabric core team (known collectively as the Abandoned Bikes Team), the initiative tackles the growing number of unused and forgotten bikes across campus.
Stay Safe on Campus: Visit Our New Travel Safety Webpage
Whether you walk, cycle, or drive, we want everyone to stay safe on campus. Visit our new Travel SafetyLink opens in a new window webpage for a quick refresher on key road safety principles and practical advice. Together, we can help keep our campus safe, sustainable, and enjoyable for everyone.