What is the cheapest way to get from Bristol to Lancaster?

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Lancaster is to bus via Underpass which costs £29 - £50 and takes 7h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bristol to Lancaster?

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Lancaster is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Lancaster station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station Night Std via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Lancaster via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Bristol to Lancaster?

The distance between Bristol and Lancaster is 214 miles. The road distance is 211.2 miles.

How do I travel from Bristol to Lancaster without a car?

The best way to get from Bristol to Lancaster without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 10m and costs £90 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Bristol to Lancaster?

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Bristol to Lancaster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Lancaster bus from?

Bristol to Lancaster bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Lancaster train from?

Bristol to Lancaster train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Lancaster?

The best way to get from Bristol to Lancaster is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 10m and costs £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 7h.

Where does the Bristol to Lancaster bus arrive?

Bristol to Lancaster bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Bristol to Lancaster train arrive?

Bristol to Lancaster train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Lancaster?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Lancaster is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Bristol to Lancaster.

How do I get a train ticket from Bristol to Lancaster?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bristol to Lancaster?

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Where can I stay near Lancaster?

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Bristol to Lancaster - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Lancastertrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 10m
£94–143
Bus via Underpass
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Underpassbus Uk030
7h 29m
£29–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
7h
£45–110
Drive 209.9 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Lancastercar 209.9 mi
3h 29m
£51–74
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Lancastertrain
5h 40m
£128–275
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lancastertrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 23m
£112–170
Fly Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain
5h 20m
£94–218
Fly Bristol Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Lancastertrain
5h 47m
£75–177

Bristol to Lancaster by train

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Distance: 213 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Lancaster, Lancashire, England?

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Lancaster via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Night Std via Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h.

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