The distance between Bradford and Lancaster is around 93km (58 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 20m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Bradford to Lancaster by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Preston.
Take the bus to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and then to Lancaster.
There are several options for getting from Bradford to Lancaster by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £12 ($14) and will take around 2h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £16 ($19).
The distance between Bradford and Lancaster is around 93km (58 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 74km (46 miles)
It takes around 1h 35m to get from Bradford and Lancaster by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bradford to Lancaster is to drive which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx £16 ($19).
The cheapest way to travel between Bradford and Lancaster, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £12 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bradford and Lancaster. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bradford to Lancaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Preston. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 35m.
Northern Rail run train services between Bradford and Lancaster. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bradford and Lancaster. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bradford to Lancaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.
National Express run regular bus services between Bradford and Lancaster. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bradford to Lancaster. We recommend that you take the train to Preston. instead which will take 1h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bradford and Lancaster. The distance is around 93km (58 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bradford to Lancaster is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around £30 ($36).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 35m | £30($36) | hourly | 117km (73 miles) |
Bus | 2h 35m | £12($14) | once daily | 154km (96 miles) |
Drive | 1h 20m | £16($19) | on demand | 93km (58 miles) |
The following major airports near Lancaster offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.