help!

do u think commuting from birmingham to uni of leicester is too much on train/bus

do u think commuting from birmingham to uni of leicester is too much on train/bus

There are a few things to consider if you’re looking into commuting from Birmingham


is it doable? Absolutely. Is it fun? Probably not 😅
Those 2-4 daily hours on transport could be spent:
If you can choose living closer to campus, it might be better!
But hey, if Birmingham is your non-negotiable home base. You can work it out with good time management🤝
Whatever you decide, just remember to prioritize your well being.
Maery
Biological Sciences: Physiology and Pharmacology

thank you!! the only thing is the time i hope it doesn’t take longer than 1hr30mins so i’ll prob go on the train

do u think commuting from birmingham to uni of leicester is too much on train/bus

Hi there!
I would echo some of what others have said really - it would be doable but out depends on certain factors such as when you will be in.
If it takes around 1 hour 30, you would be able to do this but I would suggest finding out how often you will be in uni. I know you won't be able to find out your exact timetable, but you could find out roughly how many contact hours you will have per week as this could affect your decision. If you are only in 6 hours a week for example, it will be a lot more doable as you will likely not have to go every day. But if you had 20+ contact hours, you may need to be in every day so it might be tricky.
I would also say it depends on how you are as a person really. If you were someone who gets tired travelling, it will be quite hard. But if you are used to travelling you might not be bothered about it.
I think that getting the train would be a good idea as if it is quiet, you could do some work while on the train as this will cut out some work you have to do at home. But they may be busy sometimes and if you can't get a seat it will make this harder.
With commuting, I always suggest to practice the journey. Go to Leicester as if you had a 9am so you would know what time you would need to leave and roughly how busy it would be. Then come back and see how you feel about the journey and if you can imagine doing it multiple times a week! This should help your decision making.
I hope some of this helps,
Lucy -SHU student ambassador 🙂

do u think commuting from birmingham to uni of leicester is too much on train/bus

Hey there 😃
I have a close friend who commuted from Birmingham to De Montfort University in Leicester for two years, and she had mixed feelings about it. On one hand, the train ride was relatively quick, and she only had classes 3-4 days a week. But on the other hand, commuting turned out to be quite expensive, as train fares aren’t cheap, and while buses are more affordable, they take much longer and are often delayed due to traffic 🚌💸
Based on her experience, I can say that commuting is definitely doable, but it can also be exhausting and frustrating. It really depends on your personal preferences. If you don’t mind commuting and can use that time to read or revise, it might work well for you! But the key question is: how do you feel about it? And do you have another option?
From my side, I’d really recommend considering student accommodation in Leicester. It’s quite affordable, and living in halls can be such a huge part of the university experience 🏡✨ You get to meet amazing people, make close friends, enjoy independence, and experience a real sense of community. I loved being able to walk everywhere, from campus to the city centre, and taking part in spontaneous activities with my flatmates. It truly added so much fun and freedom to my uni life! 🎉
I hope it will be helpful 💪 Feel free to reach out if you have any questions 😉 You can also chat with me or other students directly through The Ambassador Platform.
Take care,
Julia
Psychology student
De Montfort University