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4.6Travel Information from Lancaster to London
 Distance | 209 miles (337 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Bus, train or flight |
 Ticket price range | $23 - $65 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $23 (€20) • 6 h 55 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • $65 (€59) • 1 h |
 Popular travel companies | Megabus, British Airways or Avanti West Coast |
Take a bus, train or flight to travel 209 miles (337 km) from Lancaster to London. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Megabus, British Airways or Avanti West Coast among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Lancaster to London.
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How to travel from Lancaster to London?
It's possible to travel from Lancaster to London by train, bus, and plane. It is a fairly popular route, but as Lancaster is a small city most of the train and plane connections go via Manchester or Leeds. Trains, buses, and planes are all available every day of the week, including Sundays, and journey times vary from just over 1 hour to nearly 9 hours.
What is the cheapest way to get from Lancaster to London?
The cheapest way to travel from Lancaster to London is by bus. Buses are run by National Express, and there is generally only one service per day, which leaves in the early hours of the morning. The journey time can vary depending on the amount of rush hour traffic around London, but it generally takes just under 9 hours. Buses depart from Damside Street Bus Station and arrive at Victoria Bus Station. All of the buses between these cities have one change, in Birmingham, and they run 7 days a week.
What is the fastest way to travel from Lancaster to London?
The fastest way to travel from Lancaster to London is by train, as the fastest train service takes around 2.5 hours. Flights are technically faster, at around 1 hour when flying directly, but they leave from Manchester Airport or Leeds Bradford Airport which are both over 60 miles away from Lancaster, so direct trains are much quicker. Trains between these cities are provided by Avanti West Coast. Half of them run directly, and half of them have one or two changes. Avanti West Coast operates multiple services every day, with 2-3 trains leaving every hour from Lancaster Station or Morecambe Station and arriving at Euston Station in London. There are more trains during the morning and evening rush hours.
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Travel from Lancaster to London by train
All of the trains from Lancaster to London are provided by Avanti West Coast, although services with one or more changes may use another provider when departing from a connecting station. There are generally multiple services every hour, starting from early in the morning and ending late at night, on both weekdays and weekends. Some of Avanti West Coast's services run directly, but several of them have one change, in Crewe, and if they depart from Morecambe Station they usually have one change in Lancaster. Services with two changes may change in Preston and Manchester and may take up to 8.5 hours. Direct services are much faster, with a journey time of 2-3 hours on average. Trains arrive at Euston Station, in the center of London, less than 10 minutes' walk from Kings Cross and St Pancras. It is also well-connected by bus and tube.
Travel from Lancaster to London by bus
Traveling from Lancaster to London by bus usually takes more than 8 hours. Buses are provided by National Express and leave seven days a week, with one service each day. Buses to London tend to leave Lancaster in the early hours of the morning and change once at Birmingham Bus Station. Buses to London depart from Damside Street Bus Station which is located in the center of the city, around a 5-minute walk from Lancaster Train Station. They arrive at Victoria Bus Station in London, which is located in the City of Westminster. Victoria Bus Station is situated next to Victoria Train Station, which is served by Gatwick Express, Southern, and Thameslink train services, as well as Victoria Tube Station which is served by the District, Victoria, and Circle tube lines.
Travel from Lancaster to London by plane
There are multiple daily flight connections from Lancaster to London, with up to two flights leaving every hour or so from early in the morning until the early evening. British Airways offer the fastest flights, and the only direct services, which last around 1 hour. They generally have eight services per day. KLM provides the most flights between the two cities, with up to 18 flights per day, but all of their services have one change, usually in Amsterdam. Their flights take around 4-5 hours. Longer flights are also operated by Air France, Encompass Aviation, and Jet2. Planes depart from either Manchester Airport or Leeds Bradford Airport and arrive at Heathrow, Gatwick, London City, Luton, Stansted, and Southend. All have regular bus and train services to central London.
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Travel to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lancaster to London.
There are 3 options to travel between Lancaster and London including taking a bus, train or flight.
The cheapest way to travel between Lancaster and London is a bus with an average price of $23 (€20).
This is compared to other travel options from Lancaster to London:
Taking a bus costs $42 (€38) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $65 (€59) for the same trip.
Taking a bus costs $20 (€18) less than taking a train, which costs on average $42 (€38) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to London from Lancaster is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes 6 h 55 min on average.
Getting to London by train takes 2 h 31 min on average.
The distance from Lancaster to London is approximately 209 miles (337 km).
The average frequency per day from Lancaster to London is:
- Around 1 bus per day.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lancaster and London as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lancaster to London:
- Trains most often depart from Lancaster at Lancaster and arrive in London at London Euston.
The following travel companies offer services from Lancaster to London:
- Megabus, National Express or FlixBus can get you to London by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Lancaster to London for $23 (€20) on Omio.
- Travel with British Airways to go to London by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find British Airways Lancaster to London tickets on Omio for $65 (€59).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to London by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Avanti West Coast Lancaster to London tickets on Omio for $42 (€38).
Yes, there are direct routes from Lancaster to London with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct flight to London with with 6 direct flights per day.
- You can find 5 direct trains per day to take to London with Avanti West Coast.
Direct services to London tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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