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 4 bus service operates between Lancaster Railway Station and Lancaster University every 30 minutes Monday to Saturday day times. There is a limited hourly service on Sunday evenings in term time. Taxis are available at the station, which is a five minute walk from the city centre. Taxi ranks are also available on campus. Local taxi services provide accessible vehicles and offer both male and female drivers.

For bus information visit the Stagecoach website for current timetables and further information. Alternatively, call ‘Traveline’ on 0871 200 22 33. In the City: 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 (term time), 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. Additionally, Services 4 and 4X run every 30 minutes between the Railway Station and the University (Monday to Saturday daytimes). Single tickets cost £2.00. Services 100 and 42, along with certain 4, 40 and 41, serve the southern perimeter road and Southwest Campus with the bus stopping right in front of the Management school.

All buses drop off and collect passengers at the Underpass (on the campus map). You can refer to Lancaster University Travel Information for further information on how to get here or use the Stagecoach app.

If using an online route planner or satnav, please note that the University postcode is LA1 4YW. For information about parking on campus, see information on the Lancaster University website.

Airports in the area include Manchester Airport, Leeds Airport and Liverpool Airport. To get from the airport to Lancaster University, see sections on By Rail, By Bus and By Car.

• B&B accommodation can be booked in the University halls of residence. There are a range of rooms available.

• Also available on campus is the Lancaster House Hotel.

15 minutes bus ride away there are several options:

• The Borough, 3 Dalton Square Lancaster, LA 1 IPP, Tel 01524 64170. Housed in a historic building in the centre of town, with a lovely atmosphere serving good food and drink.

• The Sun Hotel, 63 – 65 Church Street, Lancaster LA11ET, Tel 01524 66006. Featuring a restaurant with a lovely atmosphere serving good food and drink.

• Lancaster Central Travelodge, King St, Lancaster LA1 1RE.

• Toll House Inn, Penny Street, Lancaster LA11XT, Tel, 01524 599900. Featuring lovely bar downstairs, with good local food and beer, small car park.

For a full list contact Tourist Information 01524 582394