Bus from Lancaster University to Lancaster City Centre
13 direct routes · 9–21 min · first bus 06:26, last bus 00:35 (weekdays); night service N1 runs 01:10–03:40.
Next buses to Lancaster City Centre as of 14:09
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Lancaster University, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~20 min | 64 | Sat 61 · Sun 32 | 06:26 | 00:26 | Underpass (by) | Infirmary (o/s) | Bailrigg |
| 1A | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~11 min | 53 | Sat 51 · Sun 42 | 08:16 | 00:35 | Underpass (by) | Infirmary (o/s) | Bailrigg |
| 1 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~11 min | 29 | Sat 26 · no Sunday buses | 08:26 | 17:48 | Underpass (by) | Infirmary (o/s) | Bailrigg |
| 4 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~17 min | 27 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:51 | 19:01 | Underpass (by) | Infirmary (o/s) | Bailrigg |
| 42 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~10 min | 17 | Sat 17 · Sun 11 | 08:21 | 00:07 | Underpass (by) | Infirmary (o/s) | Bailrigg |
| 41 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~12 min | 16 | Sat 16 · Sun 13 | 06:46 | 00:16 | Underpass (by) | Infirmary (o/s) | Bailrigg |
| 40 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~12 min | 16 | Sat 14 · no Sunday buses | 07:13 | 22:10 | University Gates (opp) | Infirmary (o/s) | Bailrigg |
| N1 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~12 min | 6 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 01:10 | 03:40 | Underpass (by) | Infirmary (o/s) | Bailrigg |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · X4, 941, 2X, 40C, 942
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X4 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~13 min | 2 | Sun 4 · no Saturday buses | 08:12 | 09:56 | Underpass (by) | Infirmary (o/s) | Bailrigg |
| 941 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~9 min | 2 | weekdays only | 08:09 | 08:14 | University Gates (opp) | Infirmary (o/s) | Bailrigg |
| 2X | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~21 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:05 | 17:05 | Underpass (by) | Infirmary (o/s) | Bailrigg |
| 40C | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~12 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:33 | 17:33 | University Gates (opp) | Infirmary (o/s) | Bailrigg |
| 942 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~16 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:59 | 07:59 | University Gates (opp) | Queens Square (by) | Bailrigg |
Times are for the first boarding point in Lancaster University on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 100 bus, 1A bus, 1 bus, 4 bus, 42 bus, 41 bus, 40 bus or N1 bus timetable.
Fares from Lancaster University to Lancaster City Centre
- £2.10 adult single on the 100, 1A, 1, 4, 42, 41, 40, N1, X4 and 2X (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Lancaster University to Lancaster City Centre?
13 routes run directly from Lancaster University to Lancaster City Centre: the 100 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 1A (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 1 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 4 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 42 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 41 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 40 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the N1 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the X4 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 941 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 2X (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 40C (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 942 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire). The most frequent is the 100, 64 times each weekday — board at Underpass (by) and get off at Infirmary (o/s), about 20 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Lancaster University to Lancaster City Centre?
Between 9 minutes on the 941 and 21 on the 2X, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Bailrigg on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Lancaster University to Lancaster City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:26 and the last around 00:35 — and night service N1 runs 01:10–03:40. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Lancaster University to Lancaster City Centre?
Adult singles from Lancaster University to Lancaster City Centre: £2.10 on the 100, 1A, 1, 4, 42, 41, 40, N1, X4 and 2X (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.