Staines

Universities in Staines

Royal Holloway, University of London has its historic main campus situated in nearby Egham, approximately three miles west of Staines town centre. It covers a comprehensive selection of disciplines across arts, humanities, sciences, management, and economics. Staines serves as a primary residential and transit town for students attending this institution. Find student accommodation close to campus on Hallbookers.

Where do students live in Staines

The Town Centre is a popular location for student housing, featuring modern purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) and private apartments within easy reach of retail areas and the railway station. Residential streets near the River Thames and along the Egham-Staines corridor are heavily populated by students seeking private shared housing. These areas offer a balance between lower rental costs and accessibility to the university campus.

Getting around Staines

Staines is well-connected to the Royal Holloway campus by local bus networks, including the 441 and dedicated student routes that run regularly throughout the day. Staines railway station is a major transport hub, providing direct and frequent train services to London Waterloo in around 35 minutes, as well as direct links to Reading and Windsor.

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