The distance between Colchester and Lancaster is around 433km (269 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 25m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Colchester to Lancaster by train, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lancaster → Colchester if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Lancaster.
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Take the train to London Liverpool Street 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 Colchester to Lancaster by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £105 ($125) and will take around 6h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £120 ($140).
The distance between Colchester and Lancaster is around 433km (269 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 345km (214 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Colchester and Lancaster by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Colchester to Lancaster is to take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £120 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Colchester 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 Colchester and Lancaster. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Colchester to Lancaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street and Euston Square station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.
Greater Anglia, Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railways, Northern Rail and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Colchester and Lancaster. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Colchester and Lancaster. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Lancaster. instead which will take 3h 25m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colchester to Lancaster. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster. instead which will take 3h 45m.
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 Colchester and Lancaster. The distance is around 448km (278 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colchester to Lancaster is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around £120 ($140).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 25m | £120($140) | hourly | 455km (283 miles) |
Train via Peterborough | 6h 5m | £105($125) | once daily | 457km (284 miles) |
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 3h 45m | £270($315) | hourly | 457km (284 miles) |
Train to Cambridge, plane | 4h 30m | £205($240) | hourly | 433km (269 miles) |
Train to Stratford (London), plane | 4h 35m | £275($325) | hourly | 937km (582 miles) |
Train to Stratford (London), plane | 4h 40m | £270($320) | hourly | 586km (364 miles) |
Bus to Stansted Airport London, plane and train | 4h 35m | £165($195) | once daily | 879km (546 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 40m | £155($185) | once daily | 844km (525 miles) |
Drive | 4h 40m | £78($90) | on demand | 448km (278 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.