The distance between Brighton and Lancaster is around 455km (283 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4hrs.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Brighton to Lancaster by train, car and plane. 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 London St Pancras International LL and then to Lancaster.
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Take the train to Farringdon then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster.
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There are several options for getting from Brighton to Lancaster by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £105 ($125) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £125 ($150).
The distance between Brighton and Lancaster is around 455km (283 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 401km (249 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Brighton and Lancaster by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Brighton to Lancaster is to take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £125 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Brighton and Lancaster, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £105 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Brighton and Lancaster. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Brighton to Lancaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International LL and London Euston. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4hrs.
Thameslink, Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railways, TransPennine Express Service and Northern Rail run train services between Brighton and Lancaster. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4hrs, 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 Brighton and Lancaster. We recommend that you take the train to London St Pancras International LL and then to Lancaster. instead which will take 4hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brighton to Lancaster. We recommend that you take the train to Farringdon then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster. instead which will take 4hrs.
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 Brighton and Lancaster. The distance is around 481km (299 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brighton to Lancaster is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around £125 ($150).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 4hrs | £125($150) | hourly | 455km (283 miles) |
Train via London St Pancras International LL | 5h 25m | £105($125) | hourly | 501km (311 miles) |
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 4hrs | £270($320) | hourly | 456km (283 miles) |
Train to Southampton Central, plane | 4h 30m | £250($300) | hourly | 481km (299 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 35m | £200($235) | every 2 hours | 892km (554 miles) |
Train to London Bridge, plane | 5hrs | £295($350) | hourly | 947km (588 miles) |
Train to London Bridge, plane | 5hrs | £285($335) | every 2 hours | 916km (569 miles) |
Drive | 4h 55m | £84($100) | on demand | 481km (299 miles) |
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Eastern Airways
The following major airports near Lancaster offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.