The distance between Southampton and Lancaster is around 382km (237 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 10 different ways to get from Southampton 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.
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Fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster.
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Take the train to London Waterloo and then to Lancaster.
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Take the bus to Manchester Airport Bus Station and then to Lancaster.
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There are several options for getting from Southampton to Lancaster by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £27 ($32) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £230 ($275).
The distance between Southampton and Lancaster is around 382km (237 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 362km (225 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Southampton and Lancaster by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Southampton to Lancaster is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £230 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Southampton and Lancaster, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £27 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Southampton and Lancaster. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Southampton to Lancaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Waterloo and Euston station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.
South Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, TransPennine Express Service, Great Western Railway and Transport for Wales run train services between Southampton and Lancaster. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 55m, 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 Southampton and Lancaster. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Southampton to Lancaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester Airport Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.
Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Southampton and Lancaster. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southampton to Lancaster. We recommend that you fly from Southampton (SOU) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Southampton and Lancaster. The distance is around 427km (266 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southampton to Lancaster is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around £140 ($170).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 4 similar | 2h 40m | £230($275) | hourly | 382km (237 miles) |
Fly to Glasgow (GLA), Train | 3h 45m | £300($355) | hourly | 876km (545 miles) |
Fly to Newcastle (NCL), train | 3h 55m | £245($290) | once daily | 682km (424 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 55m | £245($290) | hourly | 460km (286 miles) |
Fly to Edinburgh (EDI), Train | 3h 60m | £285($335) | every 2 hours | 858km (533 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 3h 55m | £140($170) | hourly | 498km (310 miles) |
Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 5h 15m | £130($155) | every 4 hours | 448km (278 miles) |
Train via Newport (S Wales) | 6h 30m | £150($175) | every 2 hours | 502km (312 miles) |
Bus | 7h 40m | £27($32) | once daily | 448km (278 miles) |
Drive | 4h 25m | £74($88) | on demand | 427km (266 miles) |
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The following major airports near Lancaster offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.