The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Lancaster is around 439km (273 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Southend-on-Sea 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 → Southend-on-Sea if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Lancaster.
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Take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster.
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Take the train to West Ham then take the bus to Manchester then take the train to Lancaster.
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There are several options for getting from Southend-on-Sea to Lancaster by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £52 ($61) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £115 ($135).
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Lancaster is around 439km (273 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 365km (227 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Southend-on-Sea and Lancaster by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Lancaster is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £115 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Southend-on-Sea and Lancaster, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £52 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Southend-on-Sea and Lancaster. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Southend-on-Sea to Lancaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station and Euston station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.
Greater Anglia and Avanti West Coast run train services between Southend-on-Sea and Lancaster. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Southend-on-Sea and Lancaster. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Lancaster. instead which will take 3h 35m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southend-on-Sea to Lancaster. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster. instead which will take 3h 55m.
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 Southend-on-Sea and Lancaster. The distance is around 440km (274 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Lancaster is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £115 ($135).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 35m | £115($135) | hourly | 439km (273 miles) |
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 3h 55m | £265($310) | hourly | 441km (274 miles) |
Train to West Ham, plane | 4h 30m | £265($315) | hourly | 910km (565 miles) |
Train to West Ham, plane | 4h 35m | £255($300) | every 2 hours | 879km (546 miles) |
Train to West Ham, plane | 4h 40m | £260($305) | hourly | 558km (347 miles) |
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 5h 25m | £190($220) | every 2 hours | 915km (569 miles) |
Train and Bus | 7h 15m | £52($61) | every 3 hours | 480km (298 miles) |
Drive | 4h 35m | £76($90) | on demand | 440km (274 miles) |
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The following major airports near Lancaster offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.