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By Rail By Bus By Car

Lancaster is situated on the is served From the South - Leave the West Coast Main Line. There are by one of the highest frequency at junction 33 direct rail links from Lancaster bus services of any UK campus (signposted Lancaster South) to London, , , University. Buses (numbers X1, and take the A6 north towards Manchester, Preston, , 2, 2A, 3 and 4) leave the city Lancaster. and major cities in Scotland centre regularly (every 4 minutes and other parts of the UK. For on weekdays) for the 10-20 From the North - Leave the timetables visit minute journey to the University. M6 motorway at junction 33 www.nationalrail.co.uk Buses leave the city centre from (signposted Garstang and Common Garden Street and the Fleetwood) and take the A6 north The X1 bus service runs Bus Station on Damside Street. towards Lancaster. between Lancaster Railway Station and the University every All buses drop off at the University At the third set of traffic lights 20 minutes Mon to Sat daytimes underpass, beneath Alexandra turn right up the main drive to (at 5, 25 and 45 minutes past Square in the centre of campus. the University campus. Take the the hour) and hourly on Sunday Buses 3 and 4 also provide a 10 first exit left from the roundabout afternoons and evenings. minute service around the southern at the top, then the first avenue Taxis are also available from perimeter road and campus on your right. This leads to the outside the station (taxi tel. residences at Alexandra Park. Security Lodge where security numbers: (01524) 32090; staff will direct you to your Most buses are wheel chair destination on campus. 35666 or 848848). Lancaster accessible but please note that Railway Station is a 5 minute there is currently no lift from the For Alexandra Park (south end walk from the city centre. It will underpass. of campus) - turn right at the take approximately 1 hour to second set of traffic lights on walk from the city centre to the For more bus information please the A6 into Hazelrigg Lane and campus. call ‘Traveline’ on 0871 200 22 33. turn left at the roundabout into www.lancs.ac.uk/facilities/ Alexandra Park Drive. travel/buses By Bicycle / Foot By Air Car Parking

Lancaster is a Cycling Manchester Visitors - all visitors must pay Demonstration Town, benefitting From Manchester International & display between 08:00 and from increased investment Airport take the M56 motorway P 18:00 Monday to Friday. Pre-paid in facilities and initiatives for at junction 5 and join the M6 scratchcards are available from the cyclists. It takes 20-30 minutes motorway at junction 20 (north). Security Lodge. These are useful if to cycle from the city centre to the Follow the directions ‘By Car’. An you are parking at the university for campus. hourly rail link runs between the more than one day. If the dedicated airport and Lancaster. visitor parking areas are full you A signed cycle/pedestrian route may pay and display or use a runs from the city centre to the Blackpool scratchcard in any other available University. This is off-road from From Blackpool International parking bay. Charges £1for 2 hours, Whinfell Drive in Hala and enters Airport please use the M55. Join £2 for 4 hours and £3 all day (10 the north of the campus, near the M6 (northbound) at J1 of the hours). Evening and Weekend House. M55. parking is free. Disabled Parking is available across the campus for A further off-road signed cycle blue badge holders. route runs along Lancaster From Liverpool Airport take the canal to the city centre. Visitors the A561 and A5080 to join the Students - A full policy is in can park bicycles in any of the M62 (eastbound) at J6. Join place to ensure that students sheltered parking areas located the M6 (northbound) at J10 that require a permit for specific around the campus. of the M62. needs are prioritised. Lancaster InConferences the interes ts of road safety Cycle hire is available at Leisure Lancaster anConferencesUniversityd local residents we ask you Lakes (01524 844389) on Penny Lancaster LA1 4YD Lancaster notUniversity to park on any local roads Street in the city centre. For more LancasterT: +44 (0)1524 LA1 5924YD 444 surrounding the campus. information visit T:E: [email protected] (0)1524 592 444 E:www.lancaster.ac.uk/conferences [email protected]/facilities/ www.lancs.ac.uk/facilities/ travel /car_parking travel/cycling www.lancaster.ac.uk/conferences

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