The distance between Isle of Man and Lancaster is around 120km (75 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Isle of Man to Lancaster by ferry, bus, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lancaster → Isle of Man if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster.
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Take a ferry to Heysham.
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Take a ferry to Liverpool then take the bus to St Helens Hall Street then take the train to Lancaster.
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There are several options for getting from Isle of Man to Lancaster by ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around £71 ($84) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £145 ($175).
The distance between Isle of Man and Lancaster is around 120km (75 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 110km (69 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Isle of Man and Lancaster by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Isle of Man to Lancaster is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx £145 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Isle of Man and Lancaster is to take a ferry which will typically cost around £71 ($84) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Isle of Man and Lancaster. We recommend that you fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster. instead which will take 2h 15m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isle of Man and Lancaster. We recommend that you fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster. instead which will take 2h 15m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Isle of Man and Lancaster. The ferry typically takes around 3h 55m and departs twice daily.
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company run the ferry services between Isle of Man and Lancaster. Ferries run twice daily and take around 3h 55m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isle of Man to Lancaster. We recommend that you fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster. instead which will take 2h 15m.
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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Isle of Man to Lancaster. We recommend that you take a ferry to Heysham. instead which will take 3h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isle of Man to Lancaster is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around £71 ($84).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 2h 15m | £145($175) | hourly | 277km (172 miles) |
Ferry | 3h 55m | £71($84) | twice daily | 120km (75 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Train | 5h 30m | £80($95) | twice daily | 234km (145 miles) |
Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire
Loganair
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
The following major airports near Lancaster offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.