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Travel and Accommodation

Travelling by car

Note: A main road in Lancaster city centre is completely closed for around 10 weeks, due to work being undertaken by United Utilities, causing significant delays to journey times. Due to these delays we recommend all persons travelling to Lancaster University via the M6, exit at Junction 33, avoiding the city centre.

• Leave the M6 motorway at Junction 33 and take the A6 north towards Lancaster.
  
  
• For Alexandra Park (south end of campus):
  • turn right at the second set of traffic lights on the A6 into Barkers Drive and turn left at the roundabout into Alexandra Park Drive.
• For Lancaster University main campus:
  • turn right at the third set of traffic lights on the A6 into the University main drive.
  • Take the first exit left from the roundabout at the top of the main drive, then the first avenue on your right. This brings you to the Reception Lodge where security staff will direct you to your destination on campus.

You can use either the RAC or AA route planners to view and print directions for your journey.

If using an online route planner or satnav, please note that the University postcode is LA1 4YW.

Campus Map

Visitor Car Parking

Visitor car parking is available on campus 24/7 and is free after 6pm.

If you're visiting campus during the day then parking charges do apply and can be purchased from any of the 11 pay and display machines across campus a cost of £2 for two hours. Chip and pin card payment facilities are available at each machine. Alternatively, all-day visitor scratch cards are available from the cashiers' desk in University House priced at £5 each.

Travelling by Rail

There are direct rail links between Lancaster and many of the UK's major cities and airports. For train times, visit National Rail Enquiries. The 3A and X4 bus services operate between Lancaster Railway Station and Lancaster University every 30 minutes Monday to Saturday daytimes and hourly on Sunday afternoons and evenings. Taxis are available at the station, which is a five minute walk from the city centre.

Local taxi services can be contacted on: +44 (0)1524 32090; +44 (0)1524 35666 and +44 (0)1524 848848. To travel from the train station or the centre of Lancaster to the University will cost approximately £10.

By Bus

For bus information call 'Traveline' on 0871 200 22 33. Alternatively, visit the Stagecoach website for current timetables and further information.

In the City: The bus station is situated on Damside Street in the City Centre. Buses (services 2, 2A, 3, 4, X4, 42) leave for the University every five minutes on weekdays and most services also stop at Common Garden Street. Additionally, the 3A and X4 bus services run every 30 minutes between the Railway Station and the University (Monday to Saturday daytimes; hourly on Sunday afternoons and evenings).

On Campus: All buses drop off and collect passengers in the Underpass, situated underneath Alexandra Square. Additionally, services 3 and 4 serve the southern perimeter road around Alexandra Park. There are also bus stops directly outside the Sports Centre on the main drive.

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Places to stay

Please see the suggestions below for accommodation if you require it.

• Travelodge
• Premier Inn
• Lancaster House Hotel
• Penny Street Bridge
• The Sun Hotel
• The Borough