The distance between Lancaster and Winchester is around 389km (242 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Lancaster to Winchester by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU).
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Take the train to London Euston and then to Winchester.
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There are several options for getting from Lancaster to Winchester by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £125 ($145) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £230 ($275).
The distance between Lancaster and Winchester is around 389km (242 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 347km (216 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Lancaster and Winchester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lancaster to Winchester is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £230 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Lancaster and Winchester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £125 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lancaster and Winchester. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lancaster to Winchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.
Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway, Northern Rail, TransPennine Express Service and CrossCountry run train services between Lancaster and Winchester. 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 Lancaster and Winchester. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU). instead which will take 2h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lancaster to Winchester. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU). instead which will take 2h 40m.
The closest major airport to Winchester is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Winchester. Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) and Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Lancaster and Winchester. The distance is around 407km (253 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lancaster to Winchester 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 and Plane + 3 similar | 2h 40m | £230($275) | hourly | 389km (242 miles) |
Train to Carlisle, plane | 4hrs | £250($295) | once daily | 688km (428 miles) |
Train to Manchester Airport, plane | 4hrs | £240($285) | hourly | 440km (273 miles) |
Train to Haymarket, Fly | 4h 5m | £285($335) | every 2 hours | 865km (538 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 3h 50m | £140($165) | hourly | 478km (297 miles) |
Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 5h 10m | £125($145) | every 4 hours | 427km (265 miles) |
Drive | 4h 10m | £71($84) | on demand | 407km (253 miles) |
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The following major airports near Winchester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.