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

The cheapest way to get from Lancaster to Bristol is to bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 6h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lancaster to Bristol is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Lancaster and Bristol?

No, there is no direct bus from Lancaster station to Bristol station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Night Std and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Lancaster and Bristol?

No, there is no direct train from Lancaster to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Lancaster and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Lancaster to Bristol?

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

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

The best way to get from Lancaster to Bristol without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 3m and costs £90 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Lancaster to Bristol, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lancaster to Bristol bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lancaster to Bristol train from?

Lancaster to Bristol train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Lancaster station.

Train or bus from Lancaster to Bristol?

The best way to get from Lancaster to Bristol is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 3m and costs £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 6h 18m.

Where does the Lancaster to Bristol bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lancaster to Bristol train arrive?

Lancaster to Bristol train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Lancaster to Bristol?

Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster to Bristol is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Lancaster to Bristol.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Bristol?

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

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
4h 3m
£90–143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
6h 18m
£45–105
Drive 210 mi
1. Drive from Lancaster to Bristolcar 210 mi
3h 28m
£51–74
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
5h 18m
£108–225
Train
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
5h 4m
£109–167
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
5h 47m
£128–274
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
5h 41m
£76–174
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
5h 8m
£129–262

Lancaster to Bristol by train

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Distance: 212.9 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a train from Lancaster to Bristol Temple Meads via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Night Std to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 18m.

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