How to travel from London to Lancaster, United Kingdom

The distance between London and Lancaster is around 367km (228 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from London to Lancaster 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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Train

Take the train to Lancaster.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £100($120)

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Plane and Train

Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £240($285)
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Drive

Drive to Lancaster.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance384km (238 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between London and Lancaster

There are several options for getting from London to Lancaster by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £80 ($95) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £100 ($120).

The distance between London and Lancaster is around 367km (228 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 335km (208 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from London and Lancaster by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from London to Lancaster is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £100 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between London and Lancaster, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £80 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between London and Lancaster. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between London and Lancaster with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 25m.

Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railways, TransPennine Express Service and Northern Rail run train services between London and Lancaster. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 25m, 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 London and Lancaster. We recommend that you take the train to Lancaster. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from London to Lancaster. We recommend that you fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster. instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 London and Lancaster. The distance is around 384km (238 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London to Lancaster is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around £100 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween London and Lancaster

Transport options from London to Lancaster
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 25m
£100($120)
hourly368km (229 miles)
Train via Sheffield4hrs
£80($95)
hourly415km (258 miles)
Plane and Train
2h 40m
£240($285)
hourly367km (228 miles)
Drive
4hrs
£67($79)
on demand384km (238 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