How to travel from Canterbury to Lancaster, United Kingdom

The distance between Canterbury and Lancaster is around 482km (299 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Canterbury 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.

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Train

Take the train to St Pancras International and then to Lancaster.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £140($165)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Plane

Take the train to St Pancras International then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £280($335)
Operated by

Multiple operators

5 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and then to Lancaster.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £23($27)
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Drive

Drive to Lancaster.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance493km (306 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Canterbury and Lancaster

There are several options for getting from Canterbury to Lancaster by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £23 ($27) and will take around 8h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £140 ($165).

The distance between Canterbury and Lancaster is around 482km (299 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 404km (251 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Canterbury and Lancaster by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Canterbury to Lancaster is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £140 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Canterbury and Lancaster, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £23 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Canterbury and Lancaster. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Canterbury to Lancaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pancras International and London Euston. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

South Eastern Trains Service, Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railways, TransPennine Express Service and Northern Rail run train services between Canterbury and Lancaster. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Canterbury and Lancaster. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Canterbury to Lancaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station and Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.

National Express run regular bus services between Canterbury and Lancaster. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Canterbury to Lancaster. We recommend that you take the train to St Pancras International then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster. instead which will take 3h 50m.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Canterbury and Lancaster. The distance is around 493km (306 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Canterbury to Lancaster is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £140 ($165).

How do I get from Canterbury to Lancaster

Compare travel optionsbetween Canterbury and Lancaster

Transport options from Canterbury to Lancaster
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 35m
£140($165)
hourly482km (299 miles)
Train via St Pancras International4h 55m
£120($140)
hourly528km (328 miles)
Train and Plane + 5 similar
3h 50m
£280($335)
hourly484km (301 miles)
Train to St Pancras International, plane4h 40m
£230($275)
hourly523km (325 miles)
Train to Stratford International, plane4h 40m
£300($355)
hourly965km (599 miles)
Train to Stratford International, plane4h 40m
£290($345)
every 2 hours934km (580 miles)
Train to Stratford International, plane4h 55m
£305($360)
hourly613km (381 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane5h 20m
£190($225)
every 2 hours943km (586 miles)
Bus
8h 25m
£23($27)
once daily526km (327 miles)
Drive
5hrs
£85($100)
on demand493km (306 miles)

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Airports near Lancaster

The following major airports near Lancaster offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Lancaster
LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Lancaster
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Lancaster