How to travel from Lancaster to Peak District National park, United Kingdom

The distance between Lancaster and Peak District National park is around 123km (76 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Lancaster to Peak District National park by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Peak District National parkLancaster if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly and then to Edale.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £31($37)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St then take the train to Edale.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £16($19)
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Drive

Drive to Peak District National Park.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance132km (82 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lancaster and Peak District National park

There are several options for getting from Lancaster to Peak District National park by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £16 ($19) and will take around 2h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £23 ($27).

The distance between Lancaster and Peak District National park is around 123km (76 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 108km (67 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Lancaster and Peak District National park by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lancaster to Peak District National park is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx £23 ($27).

The cheapest way to travel between Lancaster and Peak District National park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £16 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lancaster and Peak District National park. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lancaster to Peak District National park. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Manchester Piccadilly and Edale. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

Northern Rail, TransPennine Express Service and East Midlands Railways run train services between Lancaster and Peak District National park. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lancaster and Peak District National park. We recommend that you drive to Peak District National Park. instead which will take 1h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lancaster to Peak District National park. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly and then to Edale. instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Peak District National park is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Peak District National park. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) 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 Peak District National park. The distance is around 132km (82 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lancaster to Peak District National park is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £31 ($37).

How do I get from Lancaster to Peak District National park

Compare travel optionsbetween Lancaster and Peak District National park

Transport options from Lancaster to Peak District National park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 30m
£31($37)
hourly123km (76 miles)
Bus and Train
2h 50m
£16($19)
once daily133km (83 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
£23($27)
on demand132km (82 miles)

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Airports near Peak District National park

The following major airports near Peak District National park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Peak District National park
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
51km (32 miles) from Peak District National park
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Peak District National park