Are you planning to commute to Edge Hill? No problem. We’re easily accessible via multiple modes of transport, so you can reach us from wherever you’re travelling from.
Plan your journey
If you’re local to the Ormskirk area, you may have an idea of where you need to travel to which can put your mind at ease. If you’re new to the area, you should plan your journey in advance, so you know where you’re going on the first day of your studies. This isn’t compulsory of course, but you may feel more confident about where you’re going if you do a practice run beforehand. A good way to do this is to attend one of our events. If you hold an offer to study with us, you’ll be invited to attend one of our offer holder days. You can also attend one of our open days or campus tours too.
Local area
Edge Hill is at the heart of a historical, rural town – Ormskirk. Renowned for its gingerbread and surrounded by beautiful nature, Ormskirk is the place to be. It’s often pointed out that we’re a small town, which may be true, but the community feel is strong and makes us feel larger than life.
Ormskirk is home to many independent shops, cafés, and bars for you to enjoy if you have time in between lectures. Or they’re a great place to meet up with friends at the end of the day before you leave to go home.
And our historical gingerbread links make us unique. You just have to try some, if you can. The perfect place to try some is at Ormskirk’s famous market which is held twice weekly on Thursdays and Saturdays.
Spare time
Depending on where you’re travelling to and the mode of transport that you need to use, you may have some spare time whilst you wait to begin your journey home. With everything in one place at our campus, you can put your spare time to good use. Whether you want to hit up the library to complete some reading or join in one of our student life activities, you’ll find something to fill up your time.
Another perk of commuting using public transport is that you can use this time however you want. Perhaps you have some reading you need to catch up on. Or a podcast you’d like to listen to. Or maybe you have some notes you need to write up. Your commute to and from university could be the time to do this. Then you’ll have some more free time at home to relax and spend time with family or friends.
Making friends
A common misconception about commuting to university is that you won’t be able to make as many friends as you leave campus at the end of your study day. But this doesn’t have to be the case. Here at Edge Hill, we have a number of initiatives to help you make those connections right from the start.
Commuter breakfasts
Every Tuesday and Thursday between 8am and 9am, you can grab a free tea or coffee and a snack to start your day the right way. Exclusively for commuting students, you’ll get to meet and chat with other students who also commute to university. It’s the perfect way to give your mind a rest before you head to your lectures. And it’s a great way to make new friends. You never know, you could realise that you share the same journey too.
Student Life Portal
Once you’re a student, you’ll be able to sign up to our Student Life Portal. This is the place to find out about all that’s happening on campus. And you can get involved even if you don’t live in halls. Events take place at various times throughout the year, and you can find out about them in advance with the portal. So you won’t miss out on a thing.
Car share scheme
To park at our Ormskirk campus, you need a parking permit. These are free but you must meet the eligibility criteria and they don’t guarantee a parking space. One way to guarantee your parking spot is to car share with a friend. If you sign up to car share, you’ll be able to carpool with other students who live in your area. So, you can build a friendship whilst saving you both some money as you split the fuel costs.
Managing your money
As a commuting student, you’ll want to get to us quickly so that you have more time to study, but you may also want to travel cost effectively.
Railcards
If you’ll be travelling by train, you may be eligible to purchase a railcard. Railcards can help you to save money on your travel, which means extra pounds in your pocket. The most common railcard among students is the 16-25 Railcard which cuts a third off all UK train travel. And if you’re a full-time student over the age of 25, you’re still eligible to apply for this Railcard so you can save on travel too.
Travel passes
If you’re going to be using public transport multiple times throughout the week, it may be worth checking whether there are any money-saving passes to purchase. This will depend on your route to Edge Hill. But think about looking for daily, weekly or monthly passes that may save you some money in the long run.
Edge Link bus (EL1)
If you’re using public transport to get to us, it’s likely that you’ll be dropped off in the centre of Ormskirk. While it’s just 10-minute walk to our campus, there may be times when walking isn’t an option. But don’t worry, we have our Edge Link bus that’ll bring you right onto campus. And even better, it’s free when you show the driver your student ID.
So if commuting to university is your choice, you have many options to reach us. If you want to know more about where we are, visit our ‘Where is Edge Hill University?’ webpage.
September 10, 2024
