How to travel from Saint Davids to Lancaster, United Kingdom

The distance between Saint Davids and Lancaster is around 382km (237 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 50m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Saint Davids 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

Take the train to Crewe and then to Lancaster.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £170($200)
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Drive

Drive to Lancaster.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Distance382km (237 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint Davids and Lancaster

There are several options for getting from Saint Davids to Lancaster by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £170 ($200) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £66 ($78).

The distance between Saint Davids and Lancaster is around 382km (237 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 292km (182 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Saint Davids and Lancaster by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint Davids to Lancaster is to drive which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx £66 ($78).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint Davids and Lancaster, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £170 ($200) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint Davids and Lancaster. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint Davids to Lancaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Haverfordwest Railway Station and Crewe. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast run train services between Saint Davids and Lancaster. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 7hrs, 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 Saint Davids and Lancaster. We recommend that you drive to Lancaster. instead which will take 4h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint Davids to Lancaster. We recommend that you take the train to Crewe and then to Lancaster. instead which will take 7hrs.

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 Saint Davids and Lancaster. The distance is around 382km (237 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint Davids to Lancaster is to take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around £170 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint Davids and Lancaster

Transport options from Saint Davids to Lancaster
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
7hrs
£170($200)
5 times a day540km (335 miles)
Drive
4h 50m
£66($78)
on demand382km (237 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