Travel and accommodation
How we support you to visit our Offer Holder Events
There are many ways to travel to campus, whether by train, bus, cycling or driving.
Travelling to campus and how to find us.
Travel Bursary
A contribution towards travel costs is available for Management School offer holders attending an Offer Holder Event on campus, depending on how far away you live from the University. At LUMS, we strive to be as environmentally considerate as possible. We would like to encourage our guests to choose the most environmentally friendly way to travel where possible.
| Distance (miles) | Car journey travel bursary | Eco journey travel bursary (Bus/Train/Cycle/Walk) |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 10 | N/A | £5.00 |
| 11 - 50 | £8.00 | £16.00 |
| 51 - 100 | £18.00 | £25.00 |
| Over 100 | £25.00 | £35.00 |
A postcode and/or travel ticket will be needed for verification.
Eco Travel
If you choose to travel by train to receive our Eco Travel Bursary, please see the information below about bus services to the University campus.
The bus station is situated on Damside Street in the city centre, and most services also stop at Common Garden Street. Service 1/1A provides a direct connection to the University every 10 minutes, Services 100, 4, 4X, 40, 41 and 42 also serve the University, giving a total of 14 buses per hour from Monday to Saturday until 7pm. A less frequent service then runs daily until around midnight.
You can visit the Stagecoach website for current timetables and further information.
Find out more about sustainability at Lancaster.
In the Management School, we are particularly proud to be a part of the Pentland Centre for Sustainability in Business
Accommodation
We understand that distance can be a significant barrier for families who wish to visit the University, and we want to make your visit as stress-free as possible. That's why we're pleased to offer eligible families a one-night complimentary stay for up to two people in a twin/double room in our guest accommodation. If you reside far away* and are eligible for this offer, our Recruitment Team will be in touch with you to arrange the details.
* To qualify for the complimentary one-night stay, offer holders must reside at least 150 miles from the University. Eligibility will be determined based on the postal code provided in your UCAS application.