The distance between Derby and Lancaster is around 194km (121 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 5m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Derby to Lancaster by train, bus and car. 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 Crewe and then to Lancaster.
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Take the bus to Manchester Shudehill Interchange and then to Lancaster.
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There are several options for getting from Derby to Lancaster by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £34 ($40).
The distance between Derby and Lancaster is around 194km (121 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 153km (95 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Derby and Lancaster by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Derby to Lancaster is to drive which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx £34 ($40).
The cheapest way to travel between Derby and Lancaster, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Derby and Lancaster. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Derby to Lancaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.
East Midlands Railways, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, TransPennine Express Service and Avanti West Coast run train services between Derby and Lancaster. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 20m, 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 Derby and Lancaster. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Derby to Lancaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester Shudehill Interchange, Piccadilly Gardens and Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.
Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Derby and Lancaster. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 3h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Derby to Lancaster. We recommend that you take the train to Sheffield then Manchester Piccadilly and then to Lancaster. instead which will take 2h 20m.
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 Derby and Lancaster. The distance is around 194km (121 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Derby to Lancaster is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around £52 ($62).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Crewe + 1 similar | 2h 10m | £52($61) | every 2 hours | 197km (122 miles) |
Train | 2h 20m | £52($62) | hourly | 210km (130 miles) |
Bus | 3h 55m | £22($26) | 3 times a week | 224km (139 miles) |
Drive | 2h 5m | £34($40) | on demand | 194km (121 miles) |
East Midlands Railways
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The following major airports near Lancaster offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.