How to travel from Truro to Lancaster, United Kingdom

The distance between Truro and Lancaster is around 509km (317 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Truro 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Newquay (NQY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £150($175)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Plymouth then Birmingham New Street and then to Lancaster.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £175($205)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Plymouth Coach Station Armada Way, Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth then Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and then to Lancaster.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £29($34)
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Drive

Drive to Lancaster.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance595km (370 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Truro and Lancaster

There are several options for getting from Truro to Lancaster by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £29 ($34) and will take around 10h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £150 ($175).

The distance between Truro and Lancaster is around 509km (317 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 448km (278 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Truro and Lancaster by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Truro to Lancaster is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £150 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Truro and Lancaster, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £29 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Truro and Lancaster. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Truro to Lancaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Plymouth and Birmingham New Street. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Northern Rail and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Truro and Lancaster. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 40m, 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 Truro and Lancaster. It typically takes around 10h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Truro to Lancaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Plymouth Coach Station Armada Way, Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 50m.

National Express run regular bus services between Truro and Lancaster. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Truro to Lancaster. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster. instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Truro and Lancaster. The distance is around 595km (370 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Truro to Lancaster is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around £175 ($205).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Truro and Lancaster

Transport options from Truro to Lancaster
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
3h 25m
£150($175)
once daily509km (317 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 40m
£175($205)
every 3 hours632km (393 miles)
Train via Cardiff Central9h 10m
£195($230)
every 4 hours707km (439 miles)
Bus
10h 50m
£29($34)
once daily662km (411 miles)
Drive
6hrs
£105($120)
on demand595km (370 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