The distance between Lancaster and York is around 132km (82 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Lancaster to York by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out York → Lancaster if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to York.
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There are several options for getting from Lancaster to York by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £8 ($9) and will take around 4h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £23 ($27).
The distance between Lancaster and York is around 132km (82 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 113km (70 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Lancaster and York by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lancaster to York is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx £23 ($27).
The cheapest way to travel between Lancaster and York, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £8 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lancaster and York. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lancaster to York. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Preston. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.
Northern Rail and West Coast Railways run train services between Lancaster and York. 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.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lancaster and York. We recommend that you drive to York. instead which will take 1h 50m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lancaster to York. We recommend that you take the train to York. instead which will take 2h 30m.
The closest major airport to York is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from York. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Humberside Airport (HUY) (HUY) 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 York. The distance is around 132km (82 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lancaster to York is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £44 ($52).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train + 1 similar | 2h 30m | £44($52) | hourly | 172km (107 miles) |
Train to York | 4h 5m | £8($9) | once a week | 163km (101 miles) |
Drive | 1h 50m | £23($27) | on demand | 132km (82 miles) |
West Coast Railways
The following major airports near York offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.