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.
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.
👋 Also check out Lancaster → Lincoln if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Sheffield then Manchester Piccadilly and then to Lancaster.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 10m | £55($65) | hourly | 229km (142 miles) |
Train via Sheffield | 3h 15m | £63($75) | hourly | 229km (142 miles) |
Drive | 2h 40m | £43($51) | on demand | 245km (153 miles) |
East Midlands Railways
The following major airports near Lancaster offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.