Park and Ride
Since 2018, the University has operated a park and ride facility for staff, students and visitors. Located at Sixfields, Edgar Mobbs Way (NN5 5JR), only two miles from Waterside Campus, West Northants Council offer parking (payment required) for commuting students Monday – Friday.
A discounted fare of £1.50 single is available for student and staff when purchased on the Stagecoach App using the exclusive University of Northampton link.
Don’t worry if you’re not a University of Northampton student or staff member, you can still park in the WNC car park and get a £2 single bus ticket under the governments Help for Households Scheme.
- Opens: Monday to Friday
- Owner: West Northants Council (WNC)
- Number of parking spaces: Approximately 700
- Open to: Members of the public, University staff, students and visitors.
- Cost: Parking TBC. Ride the bus for £1.50 single (staff & students), £2 visitors.
- Payment: Parking TBC. Stagecoach via the Stagecoach App.
- Frequency (peak time): Hourly Monday – Friday, more frequent peak times.
- Route: West – East shuttle service including the rail station and Waterside.
- Opening hours: Opens 6am and closes 9pm
- Security: CTTV West Northants Council (WNC)
- Real time information: See when your next bus is going to arrive.
Accessibility
Find information about the Accessibility of these car parks on the AccessAble website:
