How to travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Lancaster, United Kingdom

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Lancaster is around 169km (105 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Lancaster by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out LancasterNewcastle upon Tyne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Carlisle and then to Lancaster.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £55($65)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Penrith Rail Station then take the train to Lancaster.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £13($15)
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Drive

Drive to Lancaster.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance169km (105 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Lancaster

There are several options for getting from Newcastle upon Tyne to Lancaster by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £30 ($35).

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Lancaster is around 169km (105 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 128km (80 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Newcastle upon Tyne and Lancaster by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Lancaster is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £30 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Lancaster, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Newcastle upon Tyne and Lancaster. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Newcastle upon Tyne to Lancaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Carlisle. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

Northern Rail, LNER, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Newcastle upon Tyne and Lancaster. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 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 Newcastle upon Tyne and Lancaster. We recommend that you drive to Lancaster. instead which will take 2hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newcastle upon Tyne to Lancaster. We recommend that you take the train to Carlisle and then to Lancaster. instead which will take 2h 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 Newcastle upon Tyne and Lancaster. The distance is around 169km (105 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Lancaster is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around £55 ($65).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Newcastle upon Tyne and Lancaster

Transport options from Newcastle upon Tyne to Lancaster
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 10m
£55($65)
hourly208km (129 miles)
Bus and Train
2h 55m
£13($15)
3 times a week192km (119 miles)
Drive
2hrs
£30($35)
on demand169km (105 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