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 an average ticket price of $75 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $75, while a flight costs an average of $393.

Distance: 210 miles (338 km)

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Flight

$116

Average price

$75

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Cheapest

$393

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3h 28m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 58m

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30m

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7h 16m

Average total duration

6h 46m

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30m

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3h 55m

Average total duration

1h 55m

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2h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

1.0 - 2.0kg

CO2 emissions

Avanti West Coast

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

British Airways

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Compare ways to travel from London to Lancaster

Compare the available ways to get from London to Lancaster, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from London to Lancaster is a bus with an average price of $75 (€63).

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

A bus is $42 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Lancaster costing on average $116 (€98).

A bus is $319 (€267) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Lancaster costing on average $393 (€329).

The fastest way to travel from London to Lancaster is by train with an average journey time of 3h 28m.

Other travel options to Lancaster take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 55m.

Bus takes on average 7h 16m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between London and Lancaster including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from London to Lancaster among Omio's users.

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from London to Lancaster

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • National ExpressNX540 · NX181
    8:00 PM7h00
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    3:00 AMLancaster, Bus Station (Damside Street)
    $391One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX540 · NX181
    8:00 PM7h00
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    3:00 AMLancaster, Bus Station (Damside Street)
    $391One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • British AirwaysBA1378
    8:50 PM0h55
    London Heathrow Airport
    9:45 PMManchester Airport
    $4291One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Avanti West CoastW34177
    7:30 AM2h25
    London Euston (EUS)
    9:55 AMLancaster station (LAN)
    $671One-way
    0 transfers
  • Avanti West CoastW34144
    6:33 AM3h35
    London Euston (EUS)
    10:08 AMLancaster station (LAN)
    $1281One-way
    0 transfers
  • Avanti West CoastC01369
    7:16 AM3h52
    London Euston (EUS)
    11:08 AMLancaster station (LAN)
    $1281One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX032 · NX210 · NX181
    3:35 PM11h25
    London, Hammersmith Bridge Road
    3:00 AMLancaster, Bus Station (Damside Street)
    $971One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressNX032 · NX210 · NX181
    3:35 PM11h25
    London, Hammersmith Bridge Road
    3:00 AMLancaster, Bus Station (Damside Street)
    $971One-way
    2 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1360
    8:50 AM1h00
    London Heathrow Airport
    9:50 AMManchester Airport
    $3501One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1372
    6:00 PM1h05
    London Heathrow Airport
    7:05 PMManchester Airport
    $3501One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1368
    2:25 PM1h05
    London Heathrow Airport
    3:30 PMManchester Airport
    $3501One-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 $75 (€63).

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

A bus is $42 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Lancaster costing on average $116 (€98).

A bus is $319 (€267) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Lancaster costing on average $393 (€329).

The fastest way to travel from London to Lancaster is by train with an average journey time of 3h 28m.

Other travel options to Lancaster take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 55m.

Bus takes on average 7h 16m.

The distance from London to Lancaster is approximately 210 miles (338 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Lancaster is:
  • Around 13 flights per day.
  • Around 8 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, Bus Station (Damside Street).
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, Loganair, BA Cityflyer to go to Lancaster by flight.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, Lumo, West Midlands Trains to go to Lancaster by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Lancaster by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Lancaster with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
  • 8 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
  • 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from London to Lancaster often also extend their vacation to go to Manchester, Edinburgh, Preston station (PRE), Manchester Airport (MIA), Manchester Piccadilly (MAN). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lancaster and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Lancaster to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Typically, a 2 to 3-day stay in Lancaster is sufficient to explore its main attractions, including Lancaster Castle, the Ashton Memorial, and the Lancaster City Museum, as well as to enjoy the local dining and shopping experiences.
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