Getting to Lincoln
Learn about the best ways of travelling to Lincoln, whether you decide to cycle, use public transport or drive.
Our campus is in Lincoln township, about a 30-minute drive from Christchurch.
Catching a shuttle from the airport
NZ Look Shuttles operate between Christchurch and Selwyn, where Lincoln is located. They offer professional and friendly services to meet the needs of students and their whānau and can help you find your way around campus and Lincoln Township.
Costs and online bookings available on the NZ Look Shuttles website.
Public transport
You’ll find the main bus stop outside the Forbes building by the Gate 1 campus entrance.
See metroinfo.co.nz for full service and timetable information.
Catch the 80 to Lincoln Township and Christchurch Bus Interchange or 820 to Rolleston and Springston.
The nearest location to register for a Metrocard is the Lincoln Library & Service Centre located in the Lincoln Township (1km from Lincoln University).
The Lincoln Library and Service Centre is located at: 22 Gerald Street, Lincoln
Your own vehicle
If you decide to drive to campus, you can use the Orchard Car Park via Gate 3 from Springs Road or the Springs Road Car Park just opposite Gate 3. We encourage ride-sharing and we offer dedicated, convenient parking spaces in the Orchard car park for those who choose to carpool.
If you are bringing an electric vehicle, we have car charging stations in the Orchard Carpark, near the Science South building, near the Old Printery building and behind the Dairy (please see EV signs on the campus map). There is a time limit (180 minutes) and these parking sites usually have high usage. EV charging is also available at Lincoln New World just a couple of minutes' drive away.
Students and staff are required to display a parking permit sticker on their windscreen. Please collect your sticker from the Main Reception during your first week. You’ll just need your ID card and vehicle registration number.
If you're living on campus, you'll have allocated parking and will need a permit (the Accommodation team will advise you about this when you arrive).
Cycling
Cycling is also another great transportation option. There are two bike sheds on campus. One bike shed is between Hudson Hall and the Printery and the other one is near Waimarie. Both bike sheds require swiping a student or staff ID card to enter and are equipped with general power outlets for e-bikes, pumps and security cameras. If you want to use the facility, head over to the Library help desk where the team will add bike shed access to your ID card. We also have Locky Dock electric charging stations for e-bikes (and scooters) outside the George Forbes building, and cycle stands are conveniently located around campus. E-scooters can be used to travel from campus to the Lincoln township and shops are only a short walk away.
Need help?
Lincoln University’s digital campus map will help you to find your way around. There are also directory boards located around campus. If you can’t find something, ask at the Main Reception in the Hudson building, Library Enquiries in the Ivey Hall, or the LUSA headquarters in Forbes.