As requested by former students of York St. John University, Bradford University, Leeds University and Leeds Beckett University, a programme to provide key information on life in the UK for new students arriving to study in Yorkshire is facilitated by Leeds Buddhist Vihara.
Please find the key links that were shared in the programme. It is advised that you join one of our online programmes to get more information about the below information.
Airport Transfer (By Coach)
These are the two main coach companies in the UK for you to book travel from London Heathrow to Leeds/York/Bradford.
National Express
Mega Bus
Airport Transfer (By Train)
These are the websites for you to book travel from London Heathrow to Leeds/York/Bradford by train.
Airport Transfer (By Taxi)
These are some of the websites for you to book travel from London Heathrow to Leeds/York/Bradford by taxi.
Airport Transfer (Recommended)
Jagath and Prageeth are living in Yorkshire and if you wish, you may arrange an airport transfer with them for a reasonable cost.
Jagath +447469893454
Prageeth +44 7913594389
Local Transport (West Yorkshire)
Across West Yorkshire, you have many options for local travel. Please see some of the useful links below.
West Yorkshire Metro
M-card
Rail Card
Rental Property
These are some of the websites you can search for a rental property.
Rightmove
Zoopla
Gumtree (Be extra care with scams)
Facebook Market Place (Be extra care with scams)
Right to Rent
Before you can rent in England, you may need to prove your right to rent to your landlord.
Government website
NI Number
Everyone is required to apply for a National Insurance Number when they arrive in the UK. You can apply this online using the link below.
Government website
Right to Work (Share Code)
You’ll need to prove your right to work in the UK to your employer before you start working for them.
Government website link
Register with GP and Dental Services
As soon as you have arrived and found accommodation, it is advised to register with the nearest GP and dentist.
Find nearest GP
Find nearest Dentist
Register to Vote
As soon as you find permanent accommodation, it is advised to register for the vote. Students from Commonwealth countries are
eligible to vote in the UK elections.
