Westmead Precinct
Location
The Westmead campus is situated in the suburb of Westmead, in the Parramatta Local Government Area. The campus is situated on the corner of Hawkesbury Road and Darcy Ave, Westmead, entrance via Hawkesbury Road.
- Westmead Precinct Map (opens in a new window) (PDF, 99Kb)
UWSCollege
Westmead campus is the main teaching site for English and Professional Community programs offered by UWSCollege.
Campus services
The following services are available on the Parramatta campus:
- Coffee cart and cafeteria
- Campus Safety and Security (first aid)
- Taxi Pick-up Point
- NRMA service point
Getting to uni
The Westmead Precinct is well serviced by public transport.
The UWS Westmead Transport Access Guide (TAG) (opens in a new window) (PDF, 264Kb) has been developed to assist you in planning your trip to and from the campus. It is an easy to read brochure outlining the transport options available to access this campus.
The travel options below are for quick reference only. Please refer to the Westmead TAG (opens in a new window) (PDF, 264Kb) for detailed travel information.
Bus
Hills Bus service 711 operates from Blacktown station Interchange and the Parramatta station Interchange, stopping opposite the Precinct at the Westmead train station. For more information, please see Hills Bus timetable (opens in a new window).
All T-Way services T61 – T64 stop opposite the Precinct at the Westmead Hospital and Westmead train station. For more information, please see Hills Bus timetables (opens in a new window).
Train
The closest station to the campus is Westmead, serviced by the Western, Cumberland and Blue Mountains lines. The Precinct is then a short walk from the station. Please refer to the CityRail website (opens in a new window) for timetable and fare information.
Walking and cycling
The walk to the Precinct from Westmead station takes approximately 2 minutes and approximately 10 minutes from Parramatta Park. Please refer to the Westmead TAG (opens in a new window) (PDF, 264Kb) for directions.
The Westmead and Parramatta by bike map (opens in a new window) provides several options for cycling to the Parramatta campus. Routes include on-road and shared cycling paths.
Taxi
Cumberland Cabs (Premier Taxis) operate in the Westmead area. Please contact Cumberland Cabs on 13 10 17 to book a cab. The Taxi waiting point is P1 – Car park 1 as you enter the campus.
Car
The Westmead Precinct is accessible using the M5 Motorway. Please refer to UWS Interactive Maps for directions and travel times. Please be aware that parking on this campus is limited and parking permits and parking fees apply.
Parking
Please be aware that parking on this campus is limited and parking permits and parking fees apply. Please refer to the Parking at UWS website to familiarise yourself with the UWS Traffic and Parking Policy and fees before choosing this travel option.
Safety on Campus
If catching public transport, please be aware not all train stations are attended by station staff. UWS recommends contacting CityRail (opens in a new window) for further information.
Remember to check the latest bus and train timetables to avoid unnecessary delays. 131500 Transport Info on the go (opens in a new window) can assist in planning your trip or locate the next bus, train or ferry service from your current location using your web enabled mobile phone.
The University takes the safety of students and staff very seriously. If you are concerned about your safety on the UWS Westmead Precinct at anytime, please contact Westmead Campus Safety and Security on 02 9685 9169 to request an escort between buildings, or to or from on-campus transport points and car parks. Simple safety precautions are also available in the University’s Be safe travel guide (opens in a new window) (PDF, 234Kb).
Disclaimer
The information on this page has been obtained from third parties. The University recommends contacting 131500 Transport Infoline (opens in a new window) to plan your trip and obtain the latest service, timetable and fare information.
For suggestions, comments and feedback on this page and travelling to UWS, please contact Paul Falzon, Transport Planning Manager, via email transportaccess@uws.edu.au.
