- Travel Smart
- Travel Plan
- Journey Planning
- Walking
- Cycling
- Edge Link
- Bus
- Train
- Car Sharing
- Car Parking
Travel Smart
EdgeLink Bus Timetable
From Wednesday the 2nd September 2020 onwards.
How to find us by road, rail bus and other modes of transport: https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/location/.
Journey planning the Travel Smart way: Travel Smart Quick Guide
Introduction
Edge Hill is one of the largest employers in the local area and we recognise the impact our presence has on the local transport infrastructure and our role in helping reduce congestion, noise and environmental impact.
As a result, we have developed a Travel Plan for our campus site to benefit the staff, students and wider community.
How to find us by road, rail bus and other modes of transport: https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/location/
What is a Travel Plan?
For more information on our Travel Objectives & Targets read our Travel and Transport page.
Travel Plan
Travel Plan 2013-2017
The Sustainability Team has primary responsibility for implementing, monitoring and continuing the development of the Travel Plan.
Travel surveys are regularly undertaken and the results are used to analyse progress and set new targets and initiatives. This helps to ensure all measures remain relevant and effective over time.
Download the Travel Plan.
Travel Plan – Mid Way Review
In August 2015 the university carried out a mid way review of the Travel Plan to review progress to date and refocus actions for the remainder of the plan period.
Download the Travel Plan Review 2015
Progress
Main mode of travel used by students
Main mode of travel used by staff
Journey Planning
It’s not always easy to know what transport options are available for your journey, particularly when making the transition from the car to other modes of transport.
Here are a selection of the best journey planners to help you plan a smooth and convenient journey.
Provider | Description | Website |
---|---|---|
Traveline | Journey planner for bus, rail, train, tram, tube, coach and ferry services anywhere in Great Britain. | traveline.info |
Red Planet Travel | Worldwide journey planner for public transport, flights, walking and driving. | redpl.net/erw |
National Rail | Timetable information for local and national rail services. | nationalrail.co.uk |
Cycle Streets | UK-wide cycle journey planner and photomap. | cyclestreets.net |
Walking
We all know how hard it is to fit in exercise into our busy working days but significant health benefits can be obtained by taking the right amount of physical activity. The current adult recommendation is at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity activity on five or more days of the week.
Our fantastic new outdoor Fitness Trail is now open. Whether you want to take a leisurely stroll at lunchtime or undertake a full endurance workout the trail offers something for everyone.
Benefits include:
- Reduce high blood pressure
- Prevention of Diabetes
- Helps reduce weight
- Mental health benefits
- Reduces risk of falls
Helpful Advice
Planning Your Route
Further Guidance
Cycling
If you live within 5 miles of Campus then cycling can offer a cheap, healthy and fast alternative to driving.
Facilities
- Sheffield stands and wall-mounted racks are all available for use free of charge at our Ormskirk Campus.
- Showers are available free of charge at the new Edge Hill Sports Centre and the Faculty of Health and Social Care.
Bike Locker User Club
Cyclists who work or study at Edge Hill University may join the Bike Locker Users’ Club (BLUC) in order to store their bike in any of the BLUC lockers on campus.
To join download the Terms and Conditions [PDF] and follow the instructions.
FAQ’s
What is BLUC?
How does it work?
Why do I need to join the club?
How do I join?
How long is membership for?
How much does it cost?
How do I use the lockers?
Do I have my own personal bike locker?
Do I need my own padlock for the locker?
When do I use my own padlock?
When do I put the Edge Hill University padlock on?
Where are the lockers?
Which lockers can I use?
What happens if I lose the Edge Hill University padlock or key?
What happens if I leave my own padlock on an empty locker?
Can anyone else open the locker when my bike is inside?
Who do I contact if I have a problem with the locker?
How do I terminate my BLUC membership?
Helpful Advice
Discounts
Interest Free Loans
Planning Your Route
Cycling by Train
Edge Link
The Edge Link bus (EL1) offers a fast and reliable service straight to Campus.
Catch the bus at Ormskirk bus station for a direct link to Edge Hill; great if you live in Ormskirk or arrive at Ormskirk bus or train station.
Timetable
We’ve updated our service schedule, extending bus times throughout the week to help users return home safely during government restrictions.
Holiday
- Sunday and Bank Holidays – No Service
- Service will commence on Wednesday 2nd September 2020
- Christmas Break: service will finish 19th December 2020 recommencing 2nd January 2021
- Summer Break : the final service will be on Friday 23rd July 2021
Ticket Prices
- Free with Staff / Student ID card or Edge Hill Sport membership card / wrist band
This service is financially supported by Edge Hill University and operated by Stagecoach.
Please be aware from Friday 9th October 2020 the Edge Link bus service will only be accepting passengers with a valid Edge Hill University ID card, this is until further notice. Passengers without an ID will not be able to pay to use the service.
Users are expected to wear a face covering on-board in line with government requirements for public transport. Social distancing on the bus is also encouraged, with one person per two seats and avoiding sitting directly in front of or behind another passenger.
The service is now run by Stagecoach. You should be able to track the bus using the Stagecoach app, which can be downloaded from the Stagecoach website.
Route
The Edge Link enters campus and stops outside the Security and Customer Information Centre (SCIC). It continues through campus and stops outside Creative Edge. The bus then proceeds through Car Park C and exits via the staff and student entrance. It goes down St Helens Road towards Ormskirk stopping at the St Helens Road / Edge Hill (opp) stop.
Bus
A number of buses connect Ormskirk to the surrounding area.
Ormskirk Bus Station
A-Z Destination finder
Helpful Advice
Tickets
Planning Your Route
Train
Timetable Information
From Ormskirk train station there is a regular service running to and from Preston and all stations to Liverpool.
- Liverpool to Ormskirk timetable – Merseyrail
- Read this advice for travelling on the Merseyrail network in a Covid-secure manner
- Preston to Ormskirk timetable – Northern [PDF]
Tickets
- Season Tickets like Railpass and the student GEMPass are some of the cheapest ways to travel on the Merseyrail network.
- Season Tickets outside the Merseyrail network are also available for seven days or any period between one month and a year. Annual Season Tickets save you the most money with 12 weeks free travel each year. Use the National Rail Season Ticket Calculator to compare prices.
- Use your Season Ticket for leisure, as well as commuting, within valid purchased area.
- Staff can apply for an interest free loan from the University to help with the purchase of an annual Season Ticket.
- Save up to 1/3 off most rail fares with 16-25, Family & Friends and Disabled Persons Railcards.
Merseyrail
The Merseyrail App is available to download from the iTunes App Store and from Google Play for Android.
Liverpool Central – Ormskirk
- Use the Merseyrail Area and Zone calculator to work out how many zones and areas your Railpass or student GEMPass should cover.
- For off-peak travel after 9:30am there are some great value saver tickets which offer unlimited travel across the whole of the Merseyrail network.
Northern Rail
Preston – Ormskirk
- Use Northern Rail’s Season Ticket Calculator to compare prices.
Helpful Advice
Park and Ride
Bike and Ride
Planning Your Route
Car Sharing
Covid-19 Guidance For Car-Sharers [PDF]
Car sharing is when two or more people share their journey and travel together.
It allows people to benefit from the convenience of the car whilst saving money by reducing mileage and petrol costs, alleviating parking problems,congestion and pollution.
NEW! Reserved parking for car sharers, see details below.
If you need to find someone to share with join either the Edge Hill staff or student car share group, details below.
Staff & Student Car Share Groups
Reserved Parking for Car Sharers
Guaranteed Ride Home Scheme (Staff only)
FAQ’s
Do I need a car to car share?
Do I have to car share everyday?
How safe is car sharing?
What if I car share and have to leave campus suddenly?
What about sharing costs?
What are the insurance implications of car sharing?
Is it possible to find a travelling companion of the same sex?
Can I use the reserved parking spaces for car sharers?
Do I need a different colour permit to use reserved parking?
I already know someone who I can carshare with, do I have to join a Liftshare group?
I am not eligible for a Car Parking Permit can I still car share?
I have a question about my liftshare account.
I have a question about the reserved parking system
Car Parking
Our Travel Plan encourages staff, students and visitors to travel to the University by sustainable means wherever possible. Parking on campus is limited and reserved for permit holders.
Parking Permits
We try to manage our parking spaces fairly. Only members of staff and registered students may apply for a parking permit and eligibility criteria applies based on the distance traveled and the availability of public transport.
Our Car Parking Policy includes details of the eligibility criteria for parking permits, arrangements for disabled parking and other parking facilities in Ormskirk.
If you are a student coming to study at Edge Hill for the first time you will need to formally enrol on your course and receive your student number before you can apply.
Registered staff and students may check their eligibility and apply for a parking permit online at ehu.ac.uk/myfm .