How to travel from Belfast to Lancaster, United Kingdom
The distance between Belfast and Lancaster is around 226km (141 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Belfast to Lancaster by ferry, bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lancaster → Belfast if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Liverpool (LPL), train
Fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL) then take the train to Warrington Central and then to Lancaster.
- Duration2h 35m
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost£110($130)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry, Bus and Train
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Ayr station then take the train to Glasgow Central and then to Lancaster.
- Duration7hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£85($100)
Multiple operators
Ferry
Take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Heysham.
- Duration8h 10m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£83($100)
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Lancaster.
- Duration5h 40m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£50($59)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Belfast and Lancaster
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Belfast to Lancaster by ferry, bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £48 ($57) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £110 ($130).
The distance between Belfast and Lancaster is around 226km (141 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 212km (132 miles)
It takes around 8h 10m to get from Belfast and Lancaster by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Belfast to Lancaster is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £110 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Belfast and Lancaster is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £48 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Belfast and Lancaster. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL) then take the train to Warrington Central and then to Lancaster. instead which will take 2h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Belfast and Lancaster. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL) then take the train to Warrington Central and then to Lancaster. instead which will take 2h 35m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Belfast and Lancaster. The ferry typically takes around 8h 10m and departs 3 times a week.
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company run the ferry services between Belfast and Lancaster. Ferries run 3 times a week and take around 8h 10m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Belfast to Lancaster. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster. instead which will take 2h 35m.
The closest major airport to Lancaster is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 77km (48 miles) from Lancaster. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Belfast to Lancaster. We recommend that you take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Heysham. instead which will take 8h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Belfast to Lancaster is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around £83 ($100).
Compare travel optionsbetween Belfast and Lancaster
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Liverpool (LPL), train + 4 similar | 2h 35m | £110($130) | hourly | 350km (218 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 2h 35m | £140($165) | hourly | 377km (234 miles) |
| Fly to Manchester (MAN), Train | 3hrs | £90($105) | hourly | 426km (265 miles) |
| Fly to Liverpool (LPL), train | 3hrs | £115($135) | hourly | 398km (248 miles) |
| Fly to Leeds Bradford (LBA), Train | 3h 10m | £145($175) | every 4 hours | 396km (246 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Train | 7hrs | £85($100) | once daily | 496km (308 miles) |
Ferry + 1 similar | 8h 10m | £83($100) | 3 times a week | 226km (141 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 8hrs | £48($57) | once daily | 496km (308 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 5h 40m | £50($59) | every 4 hours | 362km (225 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Belfast and Lancaster
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
East Midlands Railways
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Stena Line
Bus companies
Dodds of Troon
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Airports near Lancaster
The following major airports near Lancaster offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
- Distance
- 77km (48 miles) from Lancaster
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
- Distance
- 79km (49 miles) from Lancaster
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 84km (52 miles) from Lancaster