There are 3 ways to get from Durham to Lancaster by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
- Take the train from Carlisle to Lancastertrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h 6m£49–100Drive 86.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Durham to Lancastercar 86.2 mi
1h 46m£21–31Bus
- Take the bus from Sutton Street to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 177
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
5h 35m£33–78
Durham to Lancaster by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Durham to Lancaster is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Durham to Lancaster is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Lancaster station. However, there are services departing from Sutton Street and arriving at Bus Station Night Std via Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Durham to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Lancaster via Newcastle and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Durham and Lancaster is 144 miles. The road distance is 86.7 miles.
The best way to get from Durham to Lancaster without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £45 - £100.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Durham to Lancaster, including transfers.
Durham to Lancaster bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sutton Street station.
Durham to Lancaster train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
The best way to get from Durham to Lancaster is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £45 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Durham, England and Lancaster, Lancashire, England?
You can take a train from Durham to Lancaster via Newcastle and Carlisle in around 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sutton Street to Bus Station Night Std via Manchester Central Coach Station in around 5h 35m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sutton Street to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £22–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £10–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Durham to Lancaster bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Durham to Lancaster train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Lancaster is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Durham to Lancaster.
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