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So, you’ve arrived in your\u00a0student accommodation in Lancaster<\/a>, the year is getting well under way and you’re enjoying getting to know your fellow students. Everything seems to be going so well, until you find yourself in the middle of nowhere, stranded on one of the buses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Getting to grips with bus timetables in a new city can be a rather complicated process, but don’t worry, we’ve put together a handy little guide that should help you figure it all out, so you’ll be able to get to and from campus like a pro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lancaster University Campus Buses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The good news is that Lancaster University<\/a> benefits from one of the most frequent campus-to-city-centre timetables in the UK. So, if you find yourself on campus, desperately needing to get to Sainsbury’s to pick up some all-important supplies, you’ll be pleased to know that there are typically up to 14 buses per hour from Monday to Saturday during the day in term time. A less frequent service then runs daily until around midnight, with a limited, later night bus (N1) service during term time.\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Stops for Arrivals & Departures:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

All the buses drop off and collect passengers from the Underpass, which you can find underneath Alexandra Square in the centre of campus, except for an hourly 40 or 41 bus that calls at the University gates only. Additionally, the 2 and 42, along with certain 4, 40 and 41 buses serve the southern perimeter road and South West campus. There are also stops directly outside the Sports Centre on the main drive, and all buses which serve the Underpass stop here, so you’ll be able to jump off here to attend that all-important yoga class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Late and Night Buses:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After 7pm, services are less frequent but continue until around midnight most days. The N1 night bus provides an extra-late service during university terms, from the Underpass to the city centre (Lancaster Bus Station) with a single daily departure at 01:15, including Friday and Saturday nights.\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting to Campus from Town<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With CityBlock conveniently found on Penny Street, as well as our new builds in the centre of the city, all you have to do is walk a short distance to George Street and head to stand E. There you’ll find the regular direct service of the number 1 bus which will drop you off at the University, just a 10-minute drive away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Main Routes:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The bus station can be found on Damside Street, and most services also stop at Common Garden Street. As well as the 1 bus which provides a service every 10 minutes, the 1A, 4, 4X, 40, 41, 42 and 100 also serve the University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

University of Cumbria Students:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you’re a student at the University of Cumbria<\/a>, the Lancaster campus is only a 5-minute walk from your CityBlock accommodation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Free Sainsbury\u2019s Student Bus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For students wanting to do their weekly shop, Sainsbury\u2019s offers a free bus service every Wednesday during term time. To use the bus, you simply need to spend a minimum of \u00a35 in Sainsbury\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n