How to travel from Inverness to Lancaster, United Kingdom

The distance between Inverness and Lancaster is around 502km (312 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Inverness 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 LancasterInverness if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £84($100)
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1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Haymarket and then to Lancaster.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £120($140)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Lancaster University.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £45($53)
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Drive

Drive to Lancaster.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Distance502km (312 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Inverness and Lancaster

There are several options for getting from Inverness to Lancaster by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £45 ($53) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £84 ($100).

The distance between Inverness and Lancaster is around 502km (312 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 392km (243 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Inverness and Lancaster by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Inverness to Lancaster is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £84 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Inverness and Lancaster, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £45 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Inverness and Lancaster. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Inverness to Lancaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Haymarket. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service and Northern Rail run train services between Inverness and Lancaster. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5h 20m, 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 Inverness and Lancaster. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Inverness to Lancaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and Lancaster University. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink and FlixBus run regular bus services between Inverness and Lancaster. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Inverness to Lancaster. We recommend that you fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Inverness and Lancaster. The distance is around 502km (312 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Inverness to Lancaster is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around £120 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Inverness and Lancaster

Transport options from Inverness to Lancaster
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3hrs
£84($100)
hourly594km (369 miles)
Train and Plane4h 55m
£110($130)
every 3 hours689km (428 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 20m
£120($140)
4 times a day567km (352 miles)
Train via Carlisle6hrs
£76($90)
twice a week571km (355 miles)
Bus
6h 50m
£45($53)
once daily553km (343 miles)
Drive
5h 30m
£87($105)
on demand502km (312 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