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.
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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Take the train to St Pancras International and then to Lancaster.
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Take the train to St Pancras International then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and then to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 35m | £140($165) | hourly | 482km (299 miles) |
Train via St Pancras International | 4h 55m | £120($140) | hourly | 528km (328 miles) |
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 3h 50m | £280($335) | hourly | 484km (301 miles) |
Train to St Pancras International, plane | 4h 40m | £230($275) | hourly | 523km (325 miles) |
Train to Stratford International, plane | 4h 40m | £300($355) | hourly | 965km (599 miles) |
Train to Stratford International, plane | 4h 40m | £290($345) | every 2 hours | 934km (580 miles) |
Train to Stratford International, plane | 4h 55m | £305($360) | hourly | 613km (381 miles) |
Train, Bus and Plane | 5h 20m | £190($225) | every 2 hours | 943km (586 miles) |
Bus | 8h 25m | £23($27) | once daily | 526km (327 miles) |
Drive | 5hrs | £85($100) | on demand | 493km (306 miles) |
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Airport Bus Express
The following major airports near Lancaster offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.