The distance between Sunderland and Lancaster is around 163km (101 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 60m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Sunderland to Lancaster by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Carlisle and then to Lancaster.
Take the bus to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and then to Lancaster.
There are several options for getting from Sunderland to Lancaster by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £29 ($34).
The distance between Sunderland and Lancaster is around 163km (101 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 132km (82 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Sunderland and Lancaster by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sunderland to Lancaster is to drive which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx £29 ($34).
The cheapest way to travel between Sunderland and Lancaster, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Sunderland and Lancaster. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Sunderland to Lancaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newcastle and Carlisle. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.
Northern Rail, LNER, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Sunderland and Lancaster. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 35m, 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 Sunderland and Lancaster. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Sunderland to Lancaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.
National Express run regular bus services between Sunderland and Lancaster. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sunderland to Lancaster. We recommend that you take the train to Carlisle and then to Lancaster. instead which will take 2h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Sunderland and Lancaster. The distance is around 163km (101 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sunderland to Lancaster is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £58 ($69).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 35m | £58($69) | hourly | 226km (141 miles) |
Bus | 4h 30m | £14($16) | once daily | 316km (197 miles) |
Drive | 1h 60m | £29($34) | on demand | 163km (101 miles) |
The following major airports near Lancaster offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.