How to travel from Stoke on Trent to Lancaster, United Kingdom

The distance between Stoke on Trent and Lancaster is around 139km (86 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 20m.

3 routes found

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

👋 Also check out LancasterStoke on Trent if you're planning a return trip.

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Train via Crewe

Take the train to Crewe and then to Lancaster.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £35($41)

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Lancaster.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance139km (86 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stoke on Trent and Lancaster

There are several options for getting from Stoke on Trent to Lancaster by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £35 ($41) and will take around 1h 20m.

The distance between Stoke on Trent and Lancaster is around 139km (86 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 122km (76 miles)

It takes around 1h 35m to get from Stoke on Trent and Lancaster by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Lancaster is to take the train which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx £35 ($41).

The cheapest way to travel between Stoke on Trent and Lancaster, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £35 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stoke on Trent and Lancaster. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stoke on Trent to Lancaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Manchester Piccadilly. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 35m.

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, TransPennine Express Service, London Midland and East Midlands Railways run train services between Stoke on Trent and Lancaster. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 35m, 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 Stoke on Trent and Lancaster. We recommend that you take the train to Crewe and then to Lancaster. instead which will take 1h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stoke on Trent to Lancaster. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly and then to Lancaster. instead which will take 1h 35m.

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 Stoke on Trent and Lancaster. The distance is around 139km (86 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Lancaster is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around £38 ($45).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Stoke on Trent and Lancaster

Transport options from Stoke on Trent to Lancaster
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Crewe + 1 similar
1h 20m
£35($41)
every 2 hours139km (86 miles)
Train1h 35m
£38($45)
hourly144km (89 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
£25($29)
on demand139km (86 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