Welcome to UPSU
The Students’ Union is an independent charity that exists to advance your education at the University of Portsmouth through a range of exciting services and activities. Our mission is to have a positive impact with every Portsmouth student by 2021.
Representation at UPSU
The Students’ Union is an independent charity that exists to advance your education at the University of Portsmouth through a range of exciting services and activities. Our mission is to have a positive impact with every Portsmouth student by 2021.
Advice from UPSU
We hope university will be one of the best experiences of your life! But, we also know it has its ups and downs, and it can be tough. In case you do have any issues, the Union’s Advice Service is here to help.
University Travel Guide
Welcome to the Students' Union travel guide
This is your essential webpage to help you get around University and the beautiful island city of Portsmouth
From Southsea
All travel times are to the Students' Union and based on standard travel times analysed by Google Maps. First Buses operate every 10 minutes with the Route 1 and Route 2 nearest stops at the Civic Offices (Guidhall Square) or Cambridge Road Junction (Portsmouth Grammar School).
From Elm Grove
Free Travel Options:
- Walking: 15 minutes
- Cycling: 4 minutes
- Uni Bus: 33 minutes
Paid Travel Options:
- First Bus (Star 7 Route): 8 minutes
- Taxi Journey: 3 minutes
From Kings Theatre
Free Travel Options:
- Walking: 21 minutes
- Cycling: 6 minutes
- Uni Bus: 29 minutes
Paid Travel Options:
- There is no nearby or simple bus route
- Taxi Journey: 5 minutes
From Festing Road
Free Travel Options:
- Walking: 30 minutes
- Cycling: 9 minutes
- Uni Bus: 25 minutes
Paid Travel Options:
- First Bus (Route 1): 20 minutes
- Taxi Journey: 8 minutes
From Eastney Health Centre
Free Travel Options:
- Walking: 40 minutes
- Cycling: 11 minutes
- Uni Bus: 22 minutes
Paid Travel Options:
- First Bus (Route 1): 23 minutes
- Taxi Journey: 9 minutes
From Bransbury Park
Free Travel Options:
- Walking: 49 minutes
- Cycling: 12 minutes
- Uni Bus: 19 minutes
Paid Travel Options:
- First Bus (Route 2): 25 minutes
- Taxi Journey: 8 minutes
From Milton Park
Free Travel Options:
- Walking: 37 minutes
- Cycling: 10 minutes
- Uni Bus: 14 minutes
Paid Travel Options:
- First Bus (Route 1): 19 minutes
- Taxi Journey: 9 minutes
From Lidls (Francis Avenue)
Free Travel Options:
- Walking: 26 minutes
- Cycling: 7 minutes
- Uni Bus: 11 minutes
Paid Travel Options:
- First Bus (Route 1): 15 minutes
- Taxi Journey: 6 minutes
From Fratton Bridge
Free Travel Options:
- Walking: 21 minutes
- Cycling: 6 minutes
- Uni Bus: 8 minutes
Paid Travel Options:
- First Bus (Route 1): 12 minutes
- Taxi Journey: 3 minutes
From Somers Health Centre
Free Travel Options:
- Walking: 4 minutes
- Cycling: 2 minutes
- Uni Bus: 4 minutes
Paid Travel Options:
- First Bus (Route 1): 4 minutes
- Taxi Journey: 2 minutes
From University
All travel times are from the Students' Union and based on standard travel times analysed by Google Maps. First Buses operate every 10 minutes with the Route 1 and Route 2 nearest stops at the Isambard Brunel Road (Priory School) or Cambridge Road Junction (Portsmouth Grammar School).
To Elm Grove
Free Travel Options:
- Walking: 15 minutes
- Cycling: 4 minutes
- Uni Bus: 4 minutes
Paid Travel Options:
- First Bus (Star 7 Route): 9 minutes
- Taxi Journey: 3 minutes
To Kings Theatre
Free Travel Options:
- Walking: 21 minutes
- Cycling: 6 minutes
- Uni Bus: 8 minutes
Paid Travel Options:
- There is no nearby or simple bus route
- Taxi Journey: 5 minutes
To Festing Road
Free Travel Options:
- Walking: 30 minutes
- Cycling: 9 minutes
- Uni Bus: 12 minutes
Paid Travel Options:
- First Bus (Route 1): 18 minutes
- Taxi Journey: 8 minutes
To Eastney Health Centre
Free Travel Options:
- Walking: 40 minutes
- Cycling: 11 minutes
- Uni Bus: 15 minutes
Paid Travel Options:
- First Bus (Route 1): 20 minutes
- Taxi Journey: 8 minutes
To Bransbury Park
Free Travel Options:
- Walking: 40 minutes
- Cycling: 12 minutes
- Uni Bus: 18 minutes
Paid Travel Options:
- First Bus (Route 2): 19 minutes [From: Isambard Brunel Road]
- Taxi Journey: 8 minutes
To Milton Park
Free Travel Options:
- Walking: 37 minutes
- Cycling: 10 minutes
- Uni Bus: 23 minutes
Paid Travel Options:
- First Bus (Route 1): 17 minutes [From: Isambard Brunel Road]
- Taxi Journey: 9 minutes
To Lidls (Francis Avenue)
Free Travel Options:
- Walking: 26 minutes
- Cycling: 7 minutes
- Uni Bus: 26 minutes
Paid Travel Options:
- First Bus (Route 1): 14 minutes [From: Isambard Brunel Road]
- Taxi Journey: 6 minutes
To Fratton Bridge
Free Travel Options:
- Walking: 21 minutes
- Cycling: 6 minutes
- Uni Bus: 29 minutes
Paid Travel Options:
- First Bus (Route 1): 13 minutes [From: Isambard Brunel Road]
- Taxi Journey: 3 minutes
To Somers Health Centre
Free Travel Options:
- Walking: 7 minutes
- Cycling: 4 minutes
- Uni Bus: 32 minutes
Paid Travel Options:
- First Bus (Route 1): 7 minutes [From: Isambard Brunel Road]
- Taxi Journey: 3 minutes
Bicycle Information
Bikes can be securely stored around campus at:
- Richmond Building
- Eldon Building
- Dennis Sciama Building
- Anglesea Building
- Mercantile House
Contact us
- Call: 023 9284 3628
- Email: hello@upsu.net
- Map & Directions
- Opening Hours
Social Accounts
The University of Portsmouth Students’ Union has a vision of creating a positive impact with every Portsmouth student during their time at University.
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