How to travel from Lancaster to Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

The distance between Lancaster and Middlesbrough is around 158km (98 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Lancaster to Middlesbrough by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Leeds and then to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £45($53)
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Bus

Take the bus to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and then to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £14($16)

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Drive

Drive to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance158km (98 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lancaster and Middlesbrough

There are several options for getting from Lancaster to Middlesbrough by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £28 ($33).

The distance between Lancaster and Middlesbrough is around 158km (98 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 117km (73 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Lancaster and Middlesbrough by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lancaster to Middlesbrough is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx £28 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Lancaster and Middlesbrough, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lancaster and Middlesbrough. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lancaster to Middlesbrough. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Leeds. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Northern Rail and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Lancaster and Middlesbrough. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Lancaster and Middlesbrough. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lancaster to Middlesbrough. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

National Express and Arriva North East run regular bus services between Lancaster and Middlesbrough. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lancaster to Middlesbrough. We recommend that you take the train to Leeds and then to Middlesbrough. instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Middlesbrough is Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Middlesbrough. Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Lancaster and Middlesbrough. The distance is around 158km (98 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lancaster to Middlesbrough is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £45 ($53).

How do I get from Lancaster to Middlesbrough

Compare travel optionsbetween Lancaster and Middlesbrough

Transport options from Lancaster to Middlesbrough
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 10m
£45($53)
every 4 hours234km (145 miles)
Train via Manchester Oxford Road3h 35m
£41($49)
hourly275km (171 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
3h 40m
£14($16)
once daily272km (169 miles)
Bus to Middlesbrough, Bus Station Stand 114h 60m
£15($18)
once a week172km (107 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
£28($33)
on demand158km (98 miles)

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Airports near Middlesbrough

The following major airports near Middlesbrough offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

MME
Teesside International Airport (MME)
Domestic Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Middlesbrough
NCL
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
International Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Middlesbrough
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
83km (52 miles) from Middlesbrough