Transportation
Lancaster University is approximately 3.5 miles south of the City of Lancaster.
Getting to Lancaster University from Manchester Airport Getting from Lancaster Train Station to the University Getting to Lancaster University from Heathrow or Gatwick (London) Airports Getting from London to Lancaster University by Bus Getting to Lancaster University by Car Parking at Lancaster University
Getting to Lancaster University from Manchester Airport
1) By taxi There are several taxi firms based in Lancaster who operate a special service between Lancaster and Manchester Airport at a cheaper rate than taxis at the airport. However, you do need to make a reservation in advance. You can do this directly by contacting any of the following:
The fare is approximately £50 one-way and £95 return. Taxi drivers do not accept credit cards.
2) By train There's a direct train line from Manchester Airport to Lancaster. Trains run every half hour and the journey takes approximately 60-90 minutes. You might have to change trains in central Manchester or at Preston. The fare is approximately £15-20.00 one-way and £20-25.00 return.
Getting from Lancaster Train Station to the University
1) By taxi You can pick up a taxi outside the station, or call for one at (44) 1524 32090; (44) 1524 35666; or (44) 1524 848848. A taxi from the station to the campus costs approx £6-7.
2) By bus Although there’s a direct bus service from the station to the university, it unfortunately doesn’t operate on Saturdays and Sundays outside regular term time (when TBLT is being held). If you’re arriving on Saturday or Sunday, the nearest bus stop is in Common Garden Street, approx 8 -10 minutes walk from the station. From there you can catch Buses 2, 2A, and 3 every 10-20 minutes on Saturday, and Buses 2 and 2A every 30 minutes on Sunday. Timetables are available at these links for Buses 2 and 2A and for Bus 3.
Getting to Lancaster University from Heathrow or Gatwick (London) Airports
Once you arrive at Heathrow or Gatwick, you need to get to Euston Station in order to catch a train to Lancaster (see below for details).
Getting from London Heathrow to Euston Station The airport bus station is located next to the London Underground station for Terminals 1, 2 and 3. You can get a bus to Euston station from here. For information about using the underground and the best route to take from Heathrow to Euston: http://www.tfl.gov.uk/modalpages/2625.aspx
Getting from London Gatwick to Euston Station The railway station is in the South Terminal and you can buy a ticket directly from Gatwick to Lancaster. This covers the journey from Gatwick to Victoria Train Station, the Underground (tube) journey to Euston Train Station, and the train journey to Lancaster. Ticket rates vary greatly, and we recommend buying in advance. For excellent advice on the best way to do this: www.seat61.com/UKtravel.htm. The non‑stop Gatwick Express leaves approximately every 15 minutes during the day and takes about 35 minutes to reach Victoria Train Station. From there, take the Victoria Line (dark blue) Underground (tube) northbound to Euston - see http://www.tfl.gov.uk/modalpages/2625.aspx.
Getting from London to Lancaster University by Bus
National Express Coaches operate a service from Victoria Coach station to Lancaster that takes approximately 5 hours (with several stops): http://www.nationalexpress.com/home/hp.cfm.
Getting to Lancaster University by Car
For Lancaster House Hotel, leave the M6 motorway at Junction 33. Travel north on the A6 towards Lancaster City Centre. Go straight through the traffic lights in the small village called Galgate. Once through Galgate you will come to another set of traffic lights, go straight on and you will see Lancaster House Hotel, set back on the hill to the right. Turn right at the next turning (before the next set of traffic lights). The entrance to the hotel is on the right hand side on the brow of the hill.
Parking at Lancaster University
If you are staying at Lancaster House Hotel, you can park at the hotel.
On Sunday, conference registration is from 2:00 to 6:00 pm in the Foyer of the George Fox Building (no. 47 on the campus map). From Monday morning onwards, registration is in the Conference Centre at Lancaster House Hotel (no. 49 on the campus map) from 08:30 to 6:00 pm.
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