Student areas in Lancaster
Lancaster is small enough to cross in half an hour and varied enough that where you live really does change your year. Here is what each area is like, who it suits and how long it takes to get to campus.
Bowerham
The traditional student district, on the doorstep of the University of Cumbria campus.
- To Lancaster University
- Roughly 2 miles. About 15 minutes by bus, or 35 to 40 minutes on foot.
- To the University of Cumbria
- On the doorstep. Most Bowerham streets are a 5 to 10 minute walk from the campus.
Scotforth
On the main road south, roughly halfway between town and Lancaster University.
- To Lancaster University
- Roughly 1.5 miles. About 10 minutes by bus, or 30 minutes on foot.
- To the University of Cumbria
- About 1 mile. Around 20 minutes' walk, or a short bus ride.
Hala
Quiet residential streets south of the city, handy for the university run.
- To Lancaster University
- Roughly 2 miles. About 10 to 15 minutes by bus from the A6.
- To the University of Cumbria
- About 1 mile. Around 20 minutes' walk.
Moorlands
Between the city centre and Williamson Park, walkable to town.
- To Lancaster University
- Roughly 3 miles. Around 20 to 25 minutes by bus, usually via the city centre.
- To the University of Cumbria
- About 1 mile. Around 20 minutes' walk.
Primrose
Small, central and handy for both the city centre and the Cumbria campus.
- To Lancaster University
- Roughly 2.5 miles. About 20 minutes by bus.
- To the University of Cumbria
- About 15 minutes' walk.
Greaves
Leafy streets south of the centre, well placed for the university buses.
- To Lancaster University
- Roughly 2 miles. About 10 to 15 minutes by bus from the A6.
- To the University of Cumbria
- About 1 mile. Around 20 minutes' walk.
Castle and Fenton Street
Right in the historic centre, a few minutes from the station and the pubs.
- To Lancaster University
- Roughly 3 miles. About 20 to 25 minutes by bus from the city centre stops.
- To the University of Cumbria
- About 1.5 miles. Around 25 to 30 minutes' walk, or a short bus ride.
City Centre
Shops, bars and the station on your doorstep, no bus fare for a night out.
- To Lancaster University
- Roughly 3 miles. About 20 minutes by bus, with frequent services in term time.
- To the University of Cumbria
- About 1.5 miles. Around 25 to 30 minutes' walk, or a short bus ride.
Galgate
A village just south of campus, the shortest commute to Lancaster University.
- To Lancaster University
- About 1 mile. Roughly 20 minutes on foot, or a few minutes by bus. Cycling is practical.
- To the University of Cumbria
- About 4 miles. A bus journey via the city centre.
Bailrigg
The Lancaster University campus itself and the houses immediately around it.
- To Lancaster University
- On campus or immediately beside it. Walking distance throughout.
- To the University of Cumbria
- About 4 miles. A bus journey via the city centre.
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