How to travel from London to Lancaster

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Compare bus, train, and flight for London to Lancaster

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Lancaster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a flight costs an average of $73.

Distance: 210 miles (338 km)

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Flight

$131

Average price

$42

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Cheapest

$192

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3h 10m

Average total duration

2h 40m

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30m

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7h 33m

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7h 3m

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4h 4m

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1h 4m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

1.0 - 2.0kg

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Avanti West Coast

Most popular train company

National Express

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British Airways

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from London to Lancaster

How to get from London to Lancaster by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from London to Lancaster is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Avanti West CoastL02372
09:36AM3h32
London Euston (EUS)
01:08PMLancaster station (LAN)
$621One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National ExpressNX540 · NX181
08:00PM7h00
London, Victoria Coach Station
03:00AMLancaster, Bus Station (Damside Street)
$261One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

British AirwaysBA1370
02:05PM1h05
London Heathrow Airport
03:10PMManchester Airport
$3621One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Avanti West CoastW02929
10:40AM3h28
London Euston (EUS)
02:08PMLancaster station (LAN)
$621One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West CoastW02429
10:30AM2h24
London Euston (EUS)
12:54PMLancaster station (LAN)
$891One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West CoastL02286
09:30AM2h25
London Euston (EUS)
11:55AMLancaster station (LAN)
$981One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1380
06:35PM1h05
London Heathrow Airport
07:40PMManchester Airport
$3621One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1382
07:50PM1h05
London Heathrow Airport
08:55PMManchester Airport
$3621One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1378
05:30PM1h10
London Heathrow Airport
06:40PMManchester Airport
$3751One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London to Lancaster

Travel to Lancaster 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 London to Lancaster.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between London and Lancaster including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Lancaster is a bus with an average price of $28 (€23).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Lancaster:

A bus is $45 (€37) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Lancaster costing on average $73 (€59).

A bus is $61 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Lancaster costing on average $89 (€72).

The fastest way to travel from London to Lancaster is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Lancaster take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 24m.

Bus takes on average 6h 45m.

The distance from London to Lancaster is approximately 210 miles (338 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Lancaster is:
  • Around 11 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Lancaster as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Lancaster:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from London Euston (EUS) and arrive in Lancaster station (LAN).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Lancaster, University.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Lancaster, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with British Airways to go to Lancaster by flight.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Lancaster by bus.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Lancaster by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Lancaster with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
  • 6 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
Omio customers who travel from London to Lancaster often also extend their vacation to go to Manchester, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Glasgow, Preston. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lancaster and these popular destinations at a great price.
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