How to travel from Sunderland to Lancaster, United Kingdom

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.

3 routes found

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.

👋 Also check out LancasterSunderland if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Carlisle and then to Lancaster.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £58($69)
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Bus

Take the bus to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and then to Lancaster.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £14($16)
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Drive

Drive to Lancaster.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Distance163km (101 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sunderland and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Sunderland to Lancaster

Compare travel optionsbetween Sunderland and Lancaster

Transport options from Sunderland to Lancaster
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 35m
£58($69)
hourly226km (141 miles)
Bus
4h 30m
£14($16)
once daily316km (197 miles)
Drive
1h 60m
£29($34)
on demand163km (101 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