How to travel from Isle of Man to Lancaster, United Kingdom

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.

3 routes found

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 LancasterIsle of Man if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    £145($175)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Heysham.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £71($84)
Operated by

Isle of Man Steam Packet Company

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Ferry, Bus and Train

Take a ferry to Liverpool then take the bus to St Helens Hall Street then take the train to Lancaster.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £80($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isle of Man and Lancaster

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Ferry/Boat travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Isle of Man to Lancaster

Compare travel optionsbetween Isle of Man and Lancaster

Transport options from Isle of Man to Lancaster
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
2h 15m
£145($175)
hourly277km (172 miles)
Ferry
3h 55m
£71($84)
twice daily120km (75 miles)
Ferry, Bus and Train
5h 30m
£80($95)
twice daily234km (145 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Isle of Man and Lancaster

Bus companies

  • Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire

Airlines

Ferry operators

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