Routes to Preston

Preston is easy to get to from across the UK – by road, rail and air. The city is well served by the M6 motorway both north and south and excellent cross-country rail links. There are also three major international airports – Manchester, Liverpool John Lennon and Blackpool International less than half an hour away.

Travel mode options

By Rail

The University is conveniently situated within walking distance of Preston railway station making the train an excellent mode for getting to UCLan. Preston also benefits from direct rail links north and south to London and Glasgow and to Manchester Airport.
A Student Railcard, offering 1/3 off travel, is available to young people (aged 16-25) and all students studying full-time. Railcards cost £26/year. A minimum fare of £12 is applicable before 10am Monday to Friday (except July and August).
For more information and a route planner go to www.nationalrail.co.uk

On foot from the Railway Station (1/2 mile)
Take exit from station over overhead walkway, turn left to traffic lights. Cross road at lights, turn right and almost immediately left down Corporation Street to the Ringway. Cross Ringway, turn right, then take first left down Corporation Street. Follow signs to University.

By Bus

Commuting by bus helps reduce your carbon footprint. Save money by purchasing discounted tickets available from:
Stagecoach www.buymyunirider.com
Preston Bus www.prestonbus.co.uk
Fishwicks www.fishwicks.co.uk
Lancashire United www.lancashireunited.co.uk
More information at: www.uclan.ac.uk/bustravel
Bus routes and timetables are available at: www.transportforlancashire.com

On foot from the Bus Station (1/2 mile)
Take subway at south end of bus station to Guildhall Arcade. Walk straight through Arcade and across Lancaster Road until you arrive at the Cenotaph. Turn right down hill on Friargate.
Walk through pedestrianised area down to traffic lights at Ringway. Cross Ringway and continue up Friargate. Follow signs to University.

By Coach

National Express Coaches operate from Preston Bus Station to destinations across the UK. A student Coachcard for £10/year gives students up to 30% discount on fares. Go to www.nationalexpress.com
Low cost intercity bus travel is also available from Megabus see www.megabus.com

Car Parking

University car parks require a University permit. Students will need to meet qualifying criteria to be eligible for a permit (e.g. if you have a disability, or your commuting time is greater than 90 minutes by public transport). Official visitors can request a pre-booked space on Foster car park which needs to be arranged in advance (48 hours) by the member of staff they are visiting. Visitor spaces are limited and space is allocated on a priority basis. Applicants attending a School Open Day (week-day events) or Interview Day should refer to paper work provided by the School.
A limited number of short stay (maximum 3 hours) Pay and Display facilities are available on Harrington car park (£1/hour).
For more information on University permits and visitor parking visit www.uclan.ac.uk/carparking Tel: 01772 892066

For more information on travelling to Preston, please see our Preston City Campus Map (.pdf 1MB)

For more information about Preston, please see our introduction to Preston