Location

The Hawkesbury campus is situated in the suburb of Richmond, in the Hawkesbury Local Government Area. The campus is located on the corner of Bourke Street and Londonderry Road Richmond, main entrance is via Bourke Street.

• Hawkesbury Campus Map (PDF, 207Kb)
• Hawkesbury Campus (full site) Map (PDF, 136Kb)

Campus Services

The following services are available on the Hawkesbury campus:

• ATM, Building L2
• Campus Safety and Security
• Child Care
• First Aid
• Library (opens in new window)
• NRMA service point, Campus Safety and Security, Building J9
• Student Accommodation (opens in new window)
• Swimming pool
• UWSConnect (opens in new window) canteen, bookshop and retail outlet
• UWSConnect (opens in new window) fitness centre (gym)

Getting Here and Getting Home

The UWS Hawkesbury Transport Access Guide (TAG) (PDF, 474Kb) provides information to UWS staff, students and visitors by active travel. Active travel means walking, cycling and/or using public transport and 30 minutes a day is recommended by the Australian Government Health Guidelines (opens in new window) to maintain your health.

The 131500 Mobile Trip Planner (opens in new window) can assist you with planning your trip by locating the next bus, train or ferry service from your current location. Visit the Transport Infoline (opens in new window) or call 131 500 for all your transport information requirements.

For suggestions, comments and feedback on this page and travelling to UWS, please contact Paul Falzon, Transport Planning Manager via email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Train

The closest station to the campus is East Richmond, serviced by the Western line. Trains run approximately every 30 minutes. Please refer to the CityRail website (opens in new window) for timetable and fare information.

UWS Shuttle Bus

The Campus Shuttle bus (opens in new window) operates on a loop between the Hawkesbury campus, Richmond and East Richmond train stations from Monday 4 January until Friday 23 December 2011. Buses depart from stops approximately every 20 minutes. Hours of operation are during teaching periods 8.00am - 6.30pm, during exam periods 8.00am - 6.30pm and during semester breaks, a reduced service is provided between the hours of 9.00am - 5.00pm. This service is provided at no cost to UWS students, staff and visitors.

Bus

Westbus services 677 and 678 operate between Penrith Interchange and Richmond Station, stop at the Corner of Valder Avenue and Southee Road Richmond, approximately a 10 minute walk to the campus.

The Westbus 675 service bus stops are located near the entrance to the campus at the corner of Bourke Street and College Drive, Richmond, an 8-10 minute walk via a shared path to campus.

For local timetables and network maps, please visit Westbus (opens in new window).

Walking and Cycling

The walk from East Richmond station to the campus is approximately a 10 minute walk south along Bourke Street. A shared pathway on College Drive provides walking and cycling access to campus and also provides a connection to Hawkesbury TAFE. Please refer to the Hawkesbury TAG (PDF, 474Kb) for directions.

Bicycle lockers (opens in new window) are located at East Richmond and Richmond Stations.

Bicycle parking is located outside buildings M8, G1, G6, K2, K6, K12, K14, K28, S8, R4 and L9, see Hawkesbury Campus Map (PDF, 207Kb).

The Penrith-Windsor-Blue Mountains (opens in new window) cycleway map provides options for cycling to the Hawkesbury campus. Routes include shared paths, and on-road cycling facilities.

For further information on cycling maps and cycling in Western Sydney, visit Cycling Connecting Communities (opens in new window). To purchase a second hand bicycle, contact Western Sydney Cycling Network (opens in new window).

Taxi

Cumberland Cabs (Premier Taxis) operate in the Richmond area and can be contacted on 13 10 17. The taxi waiting point is outside the Security Office (Building J9).

Accessible Taxi services, for wheel chair users can be booked through the Zero 200 Taxi Network by calling 02 8332 0200 or TYY (Teletypewriter) booking 02 9020 3315.

Car Travel and Parking

Please be aware that parking on campus is limited and parking permits and fees apply. Please refer to Parking at UWS to familiarise yourself with the UWS Traffic and Parking Policy and fees before choosing this travel option.

The entrance to the campus is via the Northern Road and/or Blacktown Road. Please refer to UWS Interactive Maps for directions and travel times.

Safe Travel

Remember to check the latest bus and train services to avoid unnecessary delays. The 131500 Mobile Trip Planner (opens in new window) can assist in planning your trip or locate the next bus, train or ferry services from your current location using a web enabled mobile phone.

If travelling in the evening, walk or cycle with others to East Richmond Station, or consider arranging a taxi to take you to the Richmond station. Contact the Transport Information Hotline on 131 500 or visit 131500 Transport Infoline (opens in new window) for updated service information.

The University takes the safety of students and staff very seriously. If you are concerned about your safety on a UWS campus at anytime, please contact Hawkesbury Campus Safety and Security on 02 4570 1177 to request an escort between buildings, to or from on-campus transport points and car parks. Simple safety precautions are also available in the University's Be Safe travel guide (PDF, 234Kb).