Binka 10 #1 Posted October 22, 2017 Hi, I've been offered a job at Hallam Uni and am trying to work out transport options. I live about an hour away (in Notts, so travelling in from the east of the city). Train would be expensive. I understand parking is hard to find nearby. I've found some driveway parking for about £100 a month. Also Milton St car park, which I think at £4 a day would be a bit cheaper but not sure how quickly that fills up? I'm happy to park within a 10-15 min walk if there's anywhere else? Did consider nunnery square park and ride, but by the time I've paid the park and ride and then a bus from the city centre I'd be looking at £7-£8 a day. Other option is park at Woodhouse and get the train in but I think price would work out about the same as the park and ride though might save a bit of driving time/petrol but I guess having to ensure I make the train both ends of the day would be a bit stressful. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
lauren84 11 #2 Posted October 22, 2017 A lot of hospital staff park round there so you will be struggling to find a space. The train is quick from Woodhouse but the walk down to the station is further than you think so you may find yourself rushing in the morning. I just managed to get to work for 9 at the Hallamshire when I caught the train. Is there anywhere round Sharrow where you could park and then maybe walk the rest of the way heading towards Brocco Bank? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Binka 10 #3 Posted October 22, 2017 I don't know sheffield at all but will investigate Sharrow area parking, thanks. Yes, if I miss a train at Woodhouse it's 30 mins for the next and then I'd be late. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Runningman 148 #4 Posted October 22, 2017 Hi Binka When visiting that location or anywhere nearby, I park around Sharrow View, Thornsett Road or Agden Road. Walk to the island at the top of Sharrow Lane and then down Frog Walk an old footpath at the side of the Victorian gas lamp. At the bottom you go over the bridge over the River Porter turn right to the cemetery gates, then down Cemetery Avenue to Ecclesall Road where you cross straight over and up to the University. ---------- Post added 22-10-2017 at 20:38 ---------- Apologies, didn't say how long to walk. 20 mins at the most, could be quicker depending on your state of health Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
lauren84 11 #5 Posted October 22, 2017 Frog walk can be a little isolated to walk alone, especially with the evenings drawing in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Runningman 148 #6 Posted October 22, 2017 Another thought and that is do be observant around where I said for parking restrictions, though none I am sure on the roads I mentioned Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Binka 10 #7 Posted October 22, 2017 Thanks for the road recommendations, if I was to get there at 8:30am is there likely to be space? Someone said any on street spaces are gone by 7am! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Guest sibon #8 Posted October 22, 2017 Buy a folding bike. Park in Carterknowle or Greystones or Nether Edge and cycle the last mile or so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Binka 10 #9 Posted October 22, 2017 Biking a bit is a good idea, thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
scimsfan 10 #10 Posted October 23, 2017 Or you could use a Park and Ride tram ticket from Nunnery Square. £18 a week, £60.50 a month. Get off the tram at the University of Sheffield stop and a 15 minute walk towards the HallamShire Hospital along Glossop Road then down Clarkhouse Road and onto Park Lane. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Victoria1867 10 #11 Posted October 23, 2017 Does the university offer some sort of car park scheme? The other does if you live a reasonable distance away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Bargepole23 337 #12 Posted October 23, 2017 Hi, I've been offered a job at Hallam Uni and am trying to work out transport options. I live about an hour away (in Notts, so travelling in from the east of the city). Train would be expensive. I understand parking is hard to find nearby. I've found some driveway parking for about £100 a month. Also Milton St car park, which I think at £4 a day would be a bit cheaper but not sure how quickly that fills up? I'm happy to park within a 10-15 min walk if there's anywhere else? Did consider nunnery square park and ride, but by the time I've paid the park and ride and then a bus from the city centre I'd be looking at £7-£8 a day. Other option is park at Woodhouse and get the train in but I think price would work out about the same as the park and ride though might save a bit of driving time/petrol but I guess having to ensure I make the train both ends of the day would be a bit stressful. Thanks. That's a grim commute at the start and end of each day. When you say Notts, do you mean Nottingham, or somewhere in Nottinghamshire? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...