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.
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.
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Fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster.
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Take the train to Haymarket and then to Lancaster.
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Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Lancaster University.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 1 similar | 3hrs | £84($100) | hourly | 594km (369 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 55m | £110($130) | every 3 hours | 689km (428 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 20m | £120($140) | 4 times a day | 567km (352 miles) |
Train via Carlisle | 6hrs | £76($90) | twice a week | 571km (355 miles) |
Bus | 6h 50m | £45($53) | once daily | 553km (343 miles) |
Drive | 5h 30m | £87($105) | on demand | 502km (312 miles) |
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Scottish Citylink
Loganair
The following major airports near Lancaster offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.