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

The cheapest way to get from Lancaster to Plymouth is to bus which costs £55 - £170 and takes 10h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lancaster to Plymouth is to train and fly which takes 5h 7m and costs £120 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Lancaster and Plymouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Lancaster station to Plymouth station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Night Std and arriving at Plymouth Coach Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Lancaster and Plymouth?

No, there is no direct train from Lancaster to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Lancaster and arriving at Plymouth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

How far is it from Lancaster to Plymouth?

The distance between Lancaster and Plymouth is 342 miles. The road distance is 325.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lancaster to Plymouth without a car is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs £150 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Lancaster to Plymouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lancaster to Plymouth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lancaster to Plymouth train from?

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

Train or bus from Lancaster to Plymouth?

The best way to get from Lancaster to Plymouth is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs £150 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £170 and takes 10h 48m.

Where does the Lancaster to Plymouth bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lancaster to Plymouth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lancaster to Plymouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster to Plymouth is 326 miles. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Lancaster to Plymouth.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 42m
£155–243
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 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus
10h 48m
£58–166
Drive 324 mi
1. Drive from Lancaster to Plymouthcar 324 mi
5h 20m
£79–113
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 Plymouthtrain
5h 7m
£122–252
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Plymouthtrain
9h 31m
£158–297
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane MAN - NQY
3. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain
7h 7m
£104–243
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane NCL - EXT
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain
7h 26m
£157–328

Lancaster to Plymouth by train

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Distance: 339.7 mi
Duration: 6h 42m

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

You can take a train from Lancaster to Plymouth via Birmingham New Street in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Night Std to Plymouth Coach Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Bristol Bus Station in around 10h 48m.

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