Aerial view of White City and London

Need to dash to other campuses?

College members can catch the free Imperial campus shuttle bus.

Track the Shuttle Bus via Safezone

Temporary closure of Hammersmith shuttle bus stop and relocation of White City bus stop from Monday 5th August.

Normal service will resume from Monday 30th September 2024

From Monday 5th August until Sunday 29th September, the Hammersmith shuttle bus stop will be temporarily closed due to ongoing works on the A40 Westway and at the White City Campus North entrance. This measure is necessary to avoid significant delays to your journeys.

The shuttle service will now enter White City Campus through the north entrance and exit via the south entrance. Consequently, the bus stop will be relocated to outside the I-Hub (see image below).

For staff and students traveling to or from Hammersmith, please note that it is a brief walk to or from White City. A map of the walking route is below for your convenience.

(Walking route description: From Hammersmith campus, walk out on to Du Cane Road and turn left. Walk along Du Cane Road until you reach Wood Lane. At Wood Lane, cross the road and head south for 80 metres/200 feet then turn left to enter the White City Campus via the School of Public Health road access. Follow the road past the GradPad and Molecular Science Research Hub to the I-Hub.)

Additionally, the SafeZone app geofenced zone includes this walking route. This will ensure that you can reach the Community Safety and Security team if you encounter any issues during your walk.

At present, we are not aware of any passengers who would be unable to make alternative arrangements. However, if you are impacted and require an accompanied walk, please contact the Security Office (details below) who will make the necessary arrangements. 

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this period.

Contact Information: For more information, please contact the Security Office at car.park@imperial.ac.uk

 

How it works

  • No need to book: With an expanded fleet of buses now in place, there is no need to pre-book your journey. You’ll simply be able to hop on and hop off (capacity allowing) at any of our stops. Buses at peak times – normally 8.00-9.15 and 17.00 onwards - are likely to be very busy.  
  • Eastbound or Westbound: In line with Transport for London, we will display each journey as an ‘eastbound’ or ‘westbound’ service. The eastbound service will travel between White City and South Kensington, whilst the westbound service will run between South Kensington and White City. 

The shuttle bus service is wheelchair accessible.

Shuttle Bus timetable

Timetable

 

Eastbound: White City to South Kensington

White City approx. departure times

  • 8.00
  • 8.30
  • 9.00
  • 9.30
  • 10.00
  • 10.30
  • 11.00
  • 11.30
  • 12.00
  • 12.30
  • 13.00
  • 13.30
  • 14.00
  • 14.30
  • 15.00
  • 15.30
  • 16.00
  • 16.30

Westbound: South Kensington to White City

South Kensington approx. departure times

  • 8.45
  • 9.15
  • 9.45
  • 10.15
  • 10.45
  • 11.15
  • 11.45
  • 12.15
  • 12.45
  • 13.15
  • 13.45
  • 14.15
  • 14.45
  • 15.15
  • 15.45
  • 16.15 (Last service for the day)
  • 16.45 (Last service for the day)
  • 17.15 (Last service for the day)

Bus stops

Bus stops

South Kensington: Outside the Dyson Building - see Map of South Kensington campus
‌White City: White City South campus, outside the I-Hub - see Maps of White City campus and its vicinity‌
 

Shuttle Bus FAQs

The College does not cover the cost of travel from a person's main residence to their place of work or study. The shuttle bus is intended for those requiring to travel between campuses over the course of the day in line with their duties.

Conditions of Travel

  • All passengers must have a valid student or staff College ID card to travel on the shuttle bus service.
  • With an expanded fleet of buses now in place, simply “Hop on , hop off”. Priority is given on a first come first served basis. 
  • The driver is responsible for the safety of the vehicle. Please do not talk to or distract the driver whilst the vehicle is in motion.
  • There is no smoking, no food and drink, policy on all services. Standing is permitted on those appropriate vehicle only.
  • The services will only terminate at South Kensington and Hammersmith, passengers will be asked to leave the vehicle at these points.
  • Passengers are not allowed to remain on the vehicle without a driver being present.
  • Dropping off points and pick up points are at the designated bus stops only.
  • Please do not litter. Notices or flyers and display posters are not allowed on the bus.
  • Do not play loud music - please use headphones and show consideration for other passengers.
  • The service being offered is a passenger carrying service only, however transportation of chemistry and biological substances category B samples must comply with the 'Transport of Samples on the College Shuttle Bus' guidance.

Examples of what can be carried on the bus

  • small rucksack 
  • handbags 
  • small sports bag 
  • small sports holdall 
  • brief cases
  • tennis rackets placed in the luggage areas.
  • hockey sticks placed in the luggage areas.
  • a small case that can sit on your lap or be placed in the luggage areas.

Items that must not be carried on the bus 

These types of items, goods or equipment are not permitted on the bus. Instead, these should be sent via the post room or couriers. 

  • suitcases
  • PCs and TV monitors
  • prams/buggies
  • building materials and tools
  • office materials e.g., boxes of paper 
  • skateboards and e-skateboards
  • scooters and e-scooters
  • fold-up bikes
  • trolleys
  • bags of shopping 
  • boxes of food and drink
  • large musical instruments
  • glass objects