University Shuttle Bus

We provide a free shuttle service for students and staff who need to travel rapidly between Central Area and King's Buildings to meet their academic timetable.

For commuting to and from home please use alternatives such as walking, cycling or public bus services.

Timetable 2024-25

The shuttle bus will operate Monday - Friday during semester time only:

Monday 9th September - Friday 20th December
Monday 13th January - Friday 4th April
Monday 21st April - Friday 23rd May

The bus picks up and drops off in Central Area and King's Buildings only.

The service is for students and staff, a University student or staff card must be produced to the driver when boarding. Access will be denied if a valid University card cannot be provided.

Bristo Square to King's Buildings timetable

Departs: Bristo Square	Arrives: King's Buildings
0818	0832
0838	0852
0908	0922
0933	0947
0953	1007
1013	1027
1033	1047
Then every 20 minutes until	Then every 20 minutes until
1553	1611
1623	1641
1653	1711
1723	1741
1753	1811

King's Buildings to Bristo Square timetable

Departs: King's Buildings	Arrives: Bristo Square
0835	0846
0905	0916
0935	0946
0955	1006
1015	1026
1035	1046
1055	1106
Then every 20 minutes until	Then every 20 minutes until
1555	1610
1625	1640
1655	1710
1725	1740
1755	1810
1825	1840

Pick up points

Central Area: Bristo Square bus stop next to the Potterrow Student Centre
King's Buildings: The bus stop beside Murchison House

Drop off points

Central Area: The bus stop on Chapel Street, Opposite the Pear Tree Pub.
Central Area: The bus stop next to the Student Centre at Bristo Square.
King's Buildings: The bus stop beside Murchison House.

Priority Permits

The Shuttle Service is provided for students and staff who need to travel rapidly between Central Area and King's Buildings to meet their academic timetable.

The shuttle service is very busy at the start and end of the day, and at lunchtimes. There is no guarantee that the service will be able to pick up all waiting passengers.

Staff may board the service ahead of students by showing their staff card. Students who are required to make essential study related journeys between the Central Area and King's Buildings within a tight deadline may apply for a priority permit. This entitles permit holders priority over and above other students.

The first 10 seats of the shuttle bus must be left free for staff and priority permit holders until departure. A Priority Permit application form should be completed and authorised by your Personal Tutor.

Apply for a Priority Permit

King's Buildings shuttle bus route

The map below shows the King's Buildings shuttle bus route.

Shuttle Bus Route (210.08 KB / PDF)

This article was published on 2024-02-13