How to travel from Colchester to Lancaster, United Kingdom

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.

9 routes found

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.

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Train

Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Lancaster.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £120($140)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Plane

Take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £270($315)
Operated by

Multiple operators

5 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Lancaster.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance448km (278 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Colchester and Lancaster

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Colchester to Lancaster

Compare travel optionsbetween Colchester and Lancaster

Transport options from Colchester to Lancaster
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 25m
£120($140)
hourly455km (283 miles)
Train via Peterborough6h 5m
£105($125)
once daily457km (284 miles)
Train and Plane + 5 similar
3h 45m
£270($315)
hourly457km (284 miles)
Train to Cambridge, plane4h 30m
£205($240)
hourly433km (269 miles)
Train to Stratford (London), plane4h 35m
£275($325)
hourly937km (582 miles)
Train to Stratford (London), plane4h 40m
£270($320)
hourly586km (364 miles)
Bus to Stansted Airport London, plane and train4h 35m
£165($195)
once daily879km (546 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 40m
£155($185)
once daily844km (525 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
£78($90)
on demand448km (278 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