How to travel from Lincoln to Lancaster, United Kingdom

The distance between Lincoln and Lancaster is around 229km (142 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Lincoln to Lancaster by train 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 Sheffield then Manchester Piccadilly and then to Lancaster.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £55($65)

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Drive

Drive to Lancaster.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance245km (153 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lincoln and Lancaster

There are several options for getting from Lincoln to Lancaster by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £55 ($65) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £43 ($51).

The distance between Lincoln and Lancaster is around 229km (142 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 174km (108 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Lincoln and Lancaster by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lincoln to Lancaster is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £43 ($51).

The cheapest way to travel between Lincoln and Lancaster, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £55 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lincoln and Lancaster. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lincoln to Lancaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Northern Rail, TransPennine Express Service and East Midlands Railways run train services between Lincoln and Lancaster. Trains depart hourly 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

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lincoln and Lancaster. We recommend that you drive to Lancaster. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

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

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Lincoln and Lancaster. The distance is around 245km (153 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lincoln to Lancaster is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £55 ($65).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lincoln and Lancaster

Transport options from Lincoln to Lancaster
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 10m
£55($65)
hourly229km (142 miles)
Train via Sheffield3h 15m
£63($75)
hourly229km (142 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
£43($51)
on demand245km (153 miles)

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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