How to travel from Seaton to Lancaster, United Kingdom

The distance between Seaton and Lancaster is around 159km (99 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.

3 routes found

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

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Train via Newcastle

Take the train to Newcastle then Carlisle and then to Lancaster.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £66($78)

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Lancaster.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance159km (99 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seaton and Lancaster

There are several options for getting from Seaton to Lancaster by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £66 ($78) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £28 ($33).

The distance between Seaton and Lancaster is around 159km (99 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 372km (231 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Seaton and Lancaster by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Seaton to Lancaster is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx £28 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Seaton and Lancaster, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £66 ($78) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Seaton and Lancaster. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Seaton to Lancaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Carlisle. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service and LNER run train services between Seaton and Lancaster. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 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 Seaton and Lancaster. We recommend that you drive to Lancaster. instead which will take 1h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Seaton to Lancaster. We recommend that you take the train to Carlisle and then to Lancaster. instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Seaton and Lancaster. The distance is around 159km (99 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seaton to Lancaster is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around £68 ($80).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Seaton and Lancaster

Transport options from Seaton to Lancaster
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Newcastle + 1 similar
3h 10m
£66($78)
hourly258km (160 miles)
Train3h 25m
£68($80)
twice daily258km (160 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
£28($33)
on demand159km (99 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