How to travel from Londonderry to Lancaster, United Kingdom
The distance between Londonderry and Lancaster is around 389km (242 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Londonderry to Lancaster by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lancaster → Londonderry if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Derry (LDY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster.
- Duration2h 45m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£140($165)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Belfast Great Victoria Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Heysham.
- Duration11h 15m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£100($120)
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Bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre, ferry
Take the bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre then take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Lancaster University.
- Duration10hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£63($74)
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1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Lancaster.
- Duration6h 55m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£68($80)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Londonderry and Lancaster
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Londonderry to Lancaster by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £46 ($54) and will take around 10h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £140 ($165).
The distance between Londonderry and Lancaster is around 389km (242 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 310km (193 miles)
It takes around 8h 55m to get from Londonderry and Lancaster by train, ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Londonderry to Lancaster is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £140 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Londonderry and Lancaster is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £46 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Londonderry and Lancaster. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster. instead which will take 2h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Londonderry and Lancaster. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster. instead which will take 2h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Londonderry to Lancaster. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster. instead which will take 2h 45m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Londonderry to Lancaster. We recommend that you take the train to Yorkgate then take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Ayr station then take the train to Glasgow Central and then to Lancaster. instead which will take 8h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Londonderry to Lancaster is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 55m and will usually cost around £100 ($120).
Compare travel optionsbetween Londonderry and Lancaster
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 1 similar | 2h 45m | £140($165) | 4 times a day | 482km (299 miles) |
| Fly to Liverpool (LPL), train | 2h 50m | £175($210) | 4 times a day | 455km (282 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 11h 15m | £100($120) | 3 times a week | 389km (242 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 8h 55m | £100($120) | once daily | 641km (398 miles) |
Bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre, ferry + 1 similar | 10hrs | £63($74) | once daily | 614km (381 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 10h 25m | £46($54) | once daily | 602km (374 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 6h 55m | £68($80) | every 4 hours | 466km (290 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Londonderry and Lancaster
Train operators
Translink UK
First ScotRail Service
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Bus companies
Dodds of Troon
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Airports near Lancaster
The following major airports near Lancaster offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
- Distance
- 77km (48 miles) from Lancaster
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
- Distance
- 79km (49 miles) from Lancaster
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 84km (52 miles) from Lancaster