Lancaster University Bus Station, with Unversity House over the top and Library to the right.

Long Distance Bus Travel

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Travel around the UK from the heart of campus

Megabus and Flixbus operate daily scheduled coach services from Lancaster University Bus Station to destinations in both England and Scotland.

You're just one coach ride away from the centre of campus to Preston, Manchester, Manchester Airport, Birmingham, London and non-stop to Glasgow. Online booking is required in advance.

Coach journeys typically take longer than the train but can offer excellent value for money.

Read a comparison between the Megabus and Flixbus services provided by the Lancaster Bus Users Group.

Bus going to Lancaster University Bus Station.

Manchester Airport with Megabus

Megabus provide a direct daily coach service between Manchester Airport and Lancaster University Bus Station. Prior booking online is required.

Daily departure from Lancaster University Bus Station:

  • 14:10 to Manchester Airport

Daily departure from Manchester Airport:

  • 12:35 to Lancaster University

The University also provides an International Arrivals Transfer Service at certain times of the year for international students arriving at Manchester Airport.

Airport, with planes taking off

The Lake District

The University is superbly positioned close to the Lake District National Park.

The 555 bus operates to the Lake District from Lancaster Bus Station.