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.
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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Take the train to Bristol Parkway then Birmingham New Street and then to Lancaster.
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Take the train to London Paddington then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster.
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Take the bus to Manchester Airport Bus Station and then to Lancaster.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Bristol Parkway + 2 similar | 3h 35m | £110($135) | hourly | 389km (242 miles) |
Train | 3h 50m | £100($120) | hourly | 341km (212 miles) |
Train via Newport (S Wales) | 4h 50m | £130($150) | hourly | 426km (265 miles) |
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 35m | £270($320) | hourly | 491km (305 miles) |
Train to Reading, plane | 3h 45m | £280($330) | every 3 hours | 510km (317 miles) |
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane | 4h 30m | £160($190) | hourly | 876km (544 miles) |
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane | 4h 35m | £185($215) | every 2 hours | 868km (539 miles) |
Bus | 6h 50m | £27($32) | once daily | 388km (241 miles) |
Drive | 3h 25m | £57($67) | on demand | 328km (204 miles) |
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Eastern Airways
The following major airports near Lancaster offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.