One of the primary day-to-day activities of a student living in Roehampton is to travel. It can be from the student accommodation in Roehampton or around the university. Roehampton travel is easier than it seems, as the city has an excellent public transportation system. Public transport is the safest and most comfortable way to travel around. Being a full-time student or under 25, you can purchase a Railcard and get student discounts by saving one-third of the fare.
1. Train
On the weekends, students can plan a getaway to the neighbouring cities. The city’s rail network makes this quite easy to do! The nearest railway stations to Roehampton are Barney and Putney, which students and staff can easily access.
2. Bus
Bus routes 170, 265, 493, 430 and 85 serve Roehampton. The average bus fare in Roehampton is around £1.55/day. You can also choose a London Oyster Card bus pass that significantly reduces local transport expenses.
3. Bike
Biking is an option that will never go wrong. It reduces harm to the environment by reducing local traffic and air congestion. Students can even rent a bike at £1.65/30 minutes and can easily travel to the university from their Roehampton student accommodation.