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Maps and Travel
ICT Focus is based in InfoLab21 at Lancaster University. The University is set in 250 acres of parkland and lies approximately 3.5 miles south of the City of Lancaster. The campus is easily accessible by road and rail and is within 70 miles of Manchester's International Airport.
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By Rail
There are direct rail links between Lancaster and London, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Oxford and major cities in Scotland. For train information call National Rail Enquries on +44(0)8457 484950 or go to their website.
The X1 bus service runs between the Railway Station and the University every 20 minutes Mon - Sat daytimes and hourly on Sunday afternoons and evenings. The journey takes around 15 minutes. Alternatively, frequent services run from Common Garden Street or the Bus Station, a few minutes walk away. For bus information call Traveline on +44(0)870 6082608.
Taxi services are available from the rail and bus stations (taxi tel. numbers: (01524) 32090, 35666 or 848848). Fares from the train station to campus are about £7.
By Car
Leave the M6 motorway at junction 33 and take the A6 north towards Lancaster.
For Lancaster University main campus and 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.
By air
From Manchester International Airport take the M56 motorway at junction 5 and join the M6 motorway at junction 20 (north). Follow the directions 'By Car'. An hourly rail link runs between the airport and Lancaster.
Car parking
Visitors should use the Pay and Display parking. Scratchcards may also be used in pay and display areas. If dedicated visitor areas are full you may pay and display or use a scratchcard on the perimeter road car parks or Alexandra Park.
