The university is well served by public transport, particularly Metro bus services. For a full list of Metro services, click here.

For up-to-date online timetable information, click here. A breakdown of associated costs can be found here. 

ECIT/RVH Shuttle Bus

A shuttle bus, provided by the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences, operates between Belfast City Hospital (bus stop at the side of the Tower Block) and Royal Victoria Hospital (bus stop at Royal Maternity). This service is free to staff and students on presentation of a staff/student card. Timetable details can be found by clicking here.

Translink provide a scheduled service between Elmwood Avenue (adjacent to the Students’ Union) and the Institute of Electronics, Communications and Information Technology (ECIT), located in the Northern Ireland Science Park. Timetable details on this service can be found here.

The University is well served by public and train transport, with City Hospital and Botanic Avenue train stations within walking distance of the campus.

For up-to-date online timetable information, click here. A breakdown of associated costs can be found here. 

Staff Travel to Work Loan Scheme

The University offers salaried employees an interest-free loan towards the purchase of an annual travel card. A loan of up to £2,500 is available to purchase a travel card for the purpose of commuting to work. The loan is repaid via 10 month salary deductions. To download further information, terms and conditions, and an application form, click here.

Request an aLink quote

Translink offers an annual travel card, which includes 20% discount on your specified bus or train journey and free weekend travel.

To request an aLink quote from Translink please click here.

Students

To qualify for discounts on public transport (50% off bus and rail journeys from 6 March 2023), students should purchase a Translink yLink card. For further information click here.

Queen’s University aims to be a world leader in environmental and sustainable activities by encouraging and supporting environmental behaviour change amongst staff and students. Queen’s Sustainable Travel Plan encourages staff and students to consider alternative travel options, including using the train, bus, walking and cycling.

Parking Permits

The University issues car parking permits for a number of parking areas around the campus. The demand for car parking exceeds the provision and the permits are issued annually, subject to the payment of a fee.

To find out how to apply for a permit, or how to update your details, please click car parking permit guide and our dedicated car parking page. 

Any queries should be directed to ext. 5005 or permits@qub.ac.uk.

Cycle Plus Scheme

Cycle Plus, the University cycle to work scheme, offers staff the opportunity to obtain a bicycle and safety equipment at a discounted price by way of ‘salary sacrifice’. Cycle Plus is operated through Cyclescheme.

By joining the scheme staff are eligible to hire a tax-free bike and safety equipment for work, up to the value of £3,000. (Requests above this limit (£3,000) will be considered on an individual basis, in exceptional circumstances.)

If you are interested in the scheme, please click here to read the guidelines, or visit the Cyclescheme website.

To access the Cyclescheme website you must enter the unique University code of 60cd5a.

Equipment

The following safety equipment is covered under the Cycle Plus Scheme:

• Helmets
• Bells and horns
• Lights
• Reflective clothing including jackets and over trousers
• Mirrors and mudguards to ensure visibility is not impaired
• Cycle clips and dress guards
• Child safety seats
• Panniers, luggage carriers, and straps
• Locks and chains
• Pumps, puncture repair kits, cycle tool kits, and tyre sealant

A full list of Cyclescheme suppliers is available here. 

Facilities

Bike stands are located across the University, generally in locations convenient to building entrances. The University has opted to install 'Sheffield' type cycle stands as they offer the best form of locking security for cyclists. To find out where your closest cycling stand is, email transport@qub.ac.uk with your location.

Access to secure cycle parking is by PIN access code only, which is supplied by the Travel Plan Co-ordinator upon receipt of a £10 annual fee. Staff requesting access to secure cycle parking should email their request to transport@qub.ac.uk.

The University provides secure cycle parking for staff in a number of locations across the campus:

• Side of Peter Froggatt Centre
• Rear of McClay Library
• Adjacent to Ashby Lab Block
• Health Sciences Building
• Elmwood Learning and Teaching Centre
• Institute of Clinical Sciences - Block B (RVH)
• Rear of School of Pharmacy
• Whitla Medical Building

Shower and locker facilities are located in the following areas:

• Administration Building
• McClay Library
• Whitla Medical Building
• Institute of Clinical Sciences – Block A
• David Keir Building
• School of Biological Sciences
• Main Site Tower
• Health Sciences
• Ashby Building
• ECIT
• Computer Science Building

To gain access please download the relevant form and email it to transport@qub.ac.uk.

Security

There are a number of simple actions you can take to secure your bike. Always budget for a good quality lock – staff and students can purchase a high quality 'D' lock, at a significantly reduced price (£10) from the Security Control Room (Level 1, Administration Building).

If your bike is stolen on campus, please contact both the PSNI and the University's Security team.

The University and PSNI are working together to promote bike security. Free security marking is available from University Security (Level 1, Administration Building), or at regular promotional events throughout the academic year.

Belfast by Bike

The Belfast by Bike guide provides useful information for safe and enjoyable urban cycling. It provides advice on safe cycling and the Highway Code and includes a map showing cycle routes in Belfast.