How to travel from Exmouth to Lancaster, United Kingdom

The distance between Exmouth and Lancaster is around 461km (286 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Exmouth 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Lancaster.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £375($440)
Operated by

Multiple operators

5 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Lancaster.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £140($170)
Operated by

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 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £25($30)
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Drive

Drive to Lancaster.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Distance461km (286 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Exmouth and Lancaster

There are several options for getting from Exmouth to Lancaster by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($30) and will take around 8h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £375 ($440).

The distance between Exmouth and Lancaster is around 461km (286 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 384km (238 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Exmouth and Lancaster by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Exmouth to Lancaster is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £375 ($440).

The cheapest way to travel between Exmouth and Lancaster, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Exmouth and Lancaster. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Exmouth to Lancaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales, Northern Rail and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Exmouth and Lancaster. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Exmouth and Lancaster. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Exmouth to Lancaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Exeter City Centre Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.

National Express run regular bus services between Exmouth and Lancaster. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Exmouth to Lancaster. We recommend that you fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Lancaster. instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Exmouth and Lancaster. The distance is around 461km (286 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Exmouth to Lancaster is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around £140 ($170).

How do I get from Exmouth to Lancaster

Compare travel optionsbetween Exmouth and Lancaster

Transport options from Exmouth to Lancaster
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 5 similar
4hrs
£375($440)
every 2 hours880km (547 miles)
Fly to Newcastle (NCL), train4h 5m
£235($280)
once daily731km (454 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane5h 20m
£200($235)
hourly949km (590 miles)
Train and Plane5h 25m
£220($260)
every 2 hours941km (585 miles)
Train to Salisbury, plane5h 40m
£290($345)
hourly579km (360 miles)
Train to Newquay, plane6h 20m
£195($230)
3 times a week676km (420 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 45m
£140($170)
hourly482km (299 miles)
Train via Newport (S Wales)6h 55m
£155($180)
5 times a week519km (323 miles)
Bus
8h 50m
£25($30)
once daily524km (326 miles)
Drive
4h 45m
£80($95)
on demand461km (286 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