The distance between Ipswich and Lancaster is around 406km (252 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 50m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Ipswich to Lancaster by train, 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 → Ipswich if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Lancaster.
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Take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster.
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There are several options for getting from Ipswich to Lancaster by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £90 ($105) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £140 ($165).
The distance between Ipswich and Lancaster is around 406km (252 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 345km (214 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Ipswich and Lancaster by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ipswich to Lancaster is to take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £140 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Ipswich and Lancaster, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £90 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Ipswich and Lancaster. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Ipswich to Lancaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station and Euston station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.
Greater Anglia, Avanti West Coast, LNER, Grand Central, TransPennine Express Service, Northern Rail and East Midlands Railways run train services between Ipswich and Lancaster. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ipswich and Lancaster. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Lancaster. instead which will take 3h 50m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ipswich to Lancaster. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster. instead which will take 4h 5m.
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 Ipswich and Lancaster. The distance is around 440km (274 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ipswich to Lancaster is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around £140 ($165).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 3h 50m | £140($165) | hourly | 483km (300 miles) |
Train via Peterborough | 4h 45m | £90($105) | every 4 hours | 439km (273 miles) |
Train via Peterborough | 5h 50m | £105($125) | every 4 hours | 430km (267 miles) |
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 5m | £280($330) | hourly | 484km (301 miles) |
Train to Cambridge, plane | 4h 10m | £200($235) | hourly | 406km (252 miles) |
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 5h 35m | £205($240) | hourly | 994km (617 miles) |
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 5h 40m | £200($240) | every 2 hours | 959km (596 miles) |
Drive | 4h 30m | £76($90) | on demand | 440km (274 miles) |
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The following major airports near Lancaster offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.