The distance between Northampton and Lancaster is around 275km (171 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Northampton to Lancaster by train, 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 → Northampton if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Coventry and then to Lancaster.
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Take the train to London Euston then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth then Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and then to Lancaster.
There are several options for getting from Northampton to Lancaster by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($22) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £50 ($59).
The distance between Northampton and Lancaster is around 275km (171 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 238km (148 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Northampton and Lancaster by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Northampton to Lancaster is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £50 ($59).
The cheapest way to travel between Northampton and Lancaster, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Northampton and Lancaster. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Northampton to Lancaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.
London Midland and Avanti West Coast run train services between Northampton 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.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Northampton and Lancaster. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Northampton to Lancaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.
National Express run regular bus services between Northampton and Lancaster. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Northampton to Lancaster. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster. instead which will take 3h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Northampton and Lancaster. The distance is around 287km (178 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Northampton to Lancaster is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £57 ($67).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Coventry + 1 similar | 3hrs | £60($71) | every 2 hours | 275km (171 miles) |
Train | 3h 10m | £57($67) | hourly | 278km (173 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 45m | £250($295) | hourly | 476km (296 miles) |
Bus | 5h 35m | £19($22) | once daily | 320km (199 miles) |
Drive | 3hrs | £50($59) | on demand | 287km (178 miles) |
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The following major airports near Lancaster offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.