The distance between Bournemouth and Lancaster is around 428km (266 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Bournemouth to Lancaster by train, bus, 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 → Bournemouth if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster.
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Lancaster.
Multiple train operators
Take the bus to Manchester Shudehill Interchange then take the train to Lancaster.
Multiple operators
There are several options for getting from Bournemouth to Lancaster by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £47 ($56) and will take around 10h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £245 ($290).
The distance between Bournemouth and Lancaster is around 428km (266 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 375km (233 miles)
It takes around 4h 60m to get from Bournemouth and Lancaster by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bournemouth to Lancaster is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £245 ($290).
The cheapest way to travel between Bournemouth and Lancaster, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £47 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bournemouth and Lancaster. It typically takes around 4h 60m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bournemouth to Lancaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 60m.
CrossCountry and Avanti West Coast run train services between Bournemouth and Lancaster. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bournemouth and Lancaster. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster. instead which will take 3h 10m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bournemouth to Lancaster. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster. instead which will take 3h 10m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bournemouth and Lancaster. The distance is around 470km (292 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bournemouth to Lancaster is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around £135 ($160).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 3h 10m | £245($290) | hourly | 428km (266 miles) |
Train to Southampton Airport Parkway, plane | 4h 15m | £315($370) | hourly | 922km (573 miles) |
Train to Southampton Airport Parkway, plane | 4h 20m | £260($310) | once daily | 728km (452 miles) |
Train to Southampton Airport Parkway, plane | 4h 25m | £295($350) | every 2 hours | 904km (562 miles) |
Train to Woking, plane | 4h 30m | £260($310) | hourly | 506km (314 miles) |
Train | 4h 60m | £135($160) | every 4 hours | 478km (297 miles) |
Bus and Train | 10h 25m | £47($56) | 4 times a week | 613km (381 miles) |
Drive | 4h 50m | £82($95) | on demand | 470km (292 miles) |
South Western Railway
Eastern Airways
Loganair
The following major airports near Lancaster offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.