How to travel from Exeter to Lancaster, United Kingdom
The distance between Exeter and Lancaster is around 452km (281 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Exeter 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.
👋 Also check out Lancaster → Exeter if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Lancaster.
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost£350($415)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Lancaster.
- Duration4h 15m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£135($160)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth then Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and then to Lancaster.
- Duration8h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£22($26)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Exeter and Lancaster
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Exeter to Lancaster by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £350 ($415).
The distance between Exeter and Lancaster is around 452km (281 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 373km (232 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Exeter 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 Exeter to Lancaster is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £350 ($415).
The cheapest way to travel between Exeter and Lancaster, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Exeter and Lancaster. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Exeter to Lancaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.
CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales, Northern Rail and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Exeter and Lancaster. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 15m, 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 Exeter and Lancaster. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Exeter to Lancaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.
National Express run regular bus services between Exeter and Lancaster. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Exeter to Lancaster. We recommend that you fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh (EDI) 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 Exeter and Lancaster. The distance is around 452km (281 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 Exeter to Lancaster is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around £135 ($160).
Compare travel optionsbetween Exeter and Lancaster
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 5 similar | 3h 50m | £350($415) | every 2 hours | 869km (540 miles) |
| Fly to Newcastle (NCL), train | 3h 60m | £215($255) | once daily | 721km (448 miles) |
| Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane | 4h 50m | £195($230) | hourly | 931km (578 miles) |
| Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane | 4h 55m | £215($250) | every 2 hours | 923km (574 miles) |
| Train to Salisbury, plane | 5h 10m | £285($335) | hourly | 563km (350 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 45m | £185($220) | 3 times a week | 658km (409 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 15m | £135($160) | hourly | 464km (288 miles) |
| Train via Cardiff Central | 6h 50m | £160($190) | every 3 hours | 539km (335 miles) |
Bus | 8h 10m | £22($26) | once daily | 504km (313 miles) |
Drive | 4h 40m | £79($95) | on demand | 452km (281 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Exeter and Lancaster
Train operators
Transport for Wales
Airlines
Loganair
Eastern Airways
Bus companies
Airports near Lancaster
The following major airports near Lancaster offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
- Distance
- 77km (48 miles) from Lancaster
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
- Distance
- 79km (49 miles) from Lancaster
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 84km (52 miles) from Lancaster