Tram
The tram service (NET) runs every few minutes throughout the day. Tickets can be purchased from ticket machines located on each stop (accept cash and card). Single tickets cost £2.20 for a single trip, £3.50 for a day return (Student return £2.50 with valid student ID). An unlimited-use Day Ticket (valid until 2am, tram only) is £4.00; unlimited-use Kangaroo Day Ticket (valid until midnight, tram and most bus services) is £4.50.
PLEASE BUY A TICKET BEFORE YOU BOARD. Random spot-checks occur throughout the day and you will receive an on-the-spot fine of £50 if you fail to show a valid ticket.
To get to University Park catch a tram going to Toton Lane and get off at the University of Nottingham stop (approximately 20 minutes). Wheelchair accessible; recommended option if not taking a taxi.
Bus
A number of bus services run from the city centre past campus, convenient ones are listed in the table below.
Single tickets cost £2.20 (may vary between services); an unlimited-use Kangaroo Day Ticket is £4.50 (valid until midnight, most bus services and the tram). Both can be purchased from the driver (cash only). Please note that Nottingham City Transport does not give change and require the exact fare to be paid. For those with a valid student ID card a student single-journey ticket is available for £1. All busses are wheelchair accessible.
Taxi
Different options are available if you want to get a taxi back from the city. The Hackney cabs (Royal Cabs) which cost a little bit more can be found at numerous taxi ranks in the city centre. These are walk-up cabs and do not require booking. The cabs are wheelchair accessible.
There is also the option of booking a taxi in advance. Hire taxis will not pick up passengers off the street. Listed below are just three of the available companies. Wheelchair accessible vehicles are available
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DG Cars - 0115 9 500 500
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Lenton Cars - 0115 978 1781
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Nottingham Cars - 0115 9 700 700
Uber is also operating in Nottingham and is another option if you have got the Uber app.