How to travel from Swindon to Lancaster, United Kingdom

The distance between Swindon and Lancaster is around 328km (204 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 25m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Swindon 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.

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Train via Bristol Parkway

Take the train to Bristol Parkway then Birmingham New Street and then to Lancaster.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £110($135)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Train and Plane

Take the train to London Paddington then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £270($320)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Manchester Airport Bus Station and then to Lancaster.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £27($32)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Lancaster.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance328km (204 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swindon and Lancaster

There are several options for getting from Swindon to Lancaster by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £27 ($32) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £57 ($67).

The distance between Swindon and Lancaster is around 328km (204 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 285km (177 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Swindon and Lancaster by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Swindon to Lancaster is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £57 ($67).

The cheapest way to travel between Swindon and Lancaster, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £27 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Swindon and Lancaster. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Swindon to Lancaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cheltenham Spa and Birmingham New Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Northern Rail and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Swindon and Lancaster. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Swindon and Lancaster. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Swindon to Lancaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Stratton Park Sainsburys and Manchester Airport Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Swindon and Lancaster. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swindon to Lancaster. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster. instead which will take 3h 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 Swindon and Lancaster. The distance is around 328km (204 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swindon to Lancaster is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around £100 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Swindon and Lancaster

Transport options from Swindon to Lancaster
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Bristol Parkway + 2 similar
3h 35m
£110($135)
hourly389km (242 miles)
Train3h 50m
£100($120)
hourly341km (212 miles)
Train via Newport (S Wales)4h 50m
£130($150)
hourly426km (265 miles)
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 35m
£270($320)
hourly491km (305 miles)
Train to Reading, plane3h 45m
£280($330)
every 3 hours510km (317 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane4h 30m
£160($190)
hourly876km (544 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane4h 35m
£185($215)
every 2 hours868km (539 miles)
Bus
6h 50m
£27($32)
once daily388km (241 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
£57($67)
on demand328km (204 miles)

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Airlines

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