How to Travel from

Lancaster to Durham

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Lancaster Durham

Cheapest

By car (141 km)

1 h 43 min

141 km.

from $7

Other

Rideshare

1 h 43 min

141 km.

from $5.36

Train

3 h 4 min

112 km.

from $135.57

Bus

5 h 36 min

112 km.

from $82.85

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:

00 44 345 528 0253

Website:

avantiwestcoast.co.uk/

Train from Lancaster to Carlisle

Ave. Duration:

55 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$37.97–$139.24

Train from Lancaster to Penrith

Ave. Duration:

38 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$27.85–$113.92

National Express

Phone:

08717 81 81 81

Website:

nationalexpress.com/en

Bus from Lancaster to Manchester,

Ave. Duration:

1h 24m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$22.78–$32.91

Bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Durham

Ave. Duration:

3h 12m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$32.91–$46.83

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:

+44 345 600 1671

Website:

tpexpress.co.uk/

Train from Lancaster to Carlisle

Ave. Duration:

55 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$24.05–$58.23

Train from Lancaster to Penrith

Ave. Duration:

38 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$20.25–$49.37

Northern Rail

Phone:

+44 800 200 6060

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

northernrailway.co.uk/

Train from Lancaster to Carlisle

Ave. Duration:

3h 27m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$16.46–$22.78

Train from Carlisle to Newcastle

Ave. Duration:

1h 21m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$15.19–$20.25

Bus operators

Wright Bros Coaches

Phone:

+44 (0)1434 381200

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

wrightscoaches.co.uk/

Bus from Rail Station to Newcastle

Ave. Duration:

2h 30m

Frequency:

4 times a week

Go North East

Phone:

+44 191 420 5050

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

gonortheast.co.uk/

Bus from Newcastle Newgate Street to Bus

Ave. Duration:

1h 16m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$2.96

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

The cheapest way to get from Lancaster to Durham is to drive which costs $28.26 - $41.30 and takes 1h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lancaster to Durham is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $28.26 - $41.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Lancaster and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Lancaster to Durham. However, there are services departing from Lancaster and arriving at Durham via Manchester, Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Lancaster and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Lancaster to Durham. However, there are services departing from Lancaster and arriving at Durham via Carlisle and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Lancaster to Durham?

The distance between Lancaster and Durham is 230 km. The road distance is 142.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lancaster to Durham without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs $32.61 - $206.52 .

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

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

Where do I catch the Lancaster to Durham bus from?

Lancaster to Durham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Lancaster station.

Where do I catch the Lancaster to Durham train from?

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

Train or bus from Lancaster to Durham?

The best way to get from Lancaster to Durham is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs $32.61 - $206.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $47.83 - $70.65 and takes 5h 36m.

Where does the Lancaster to Durham bus arrive?

Lancaster to Durham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester, Coach Station.

Where does the Lancaster to Durham train arrive?

Lancaster to Durham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Lancaster to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster to Durham is 142 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Lancaster to Durham.

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

Book your Lancaster to Durham train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Lancaster to Durham bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1354+ hotels available in Durham. Prices start at $34.86 per night.

Book in Durham

Radisson BLU Hotel Durham

Frankland Lane, Durham

Fine

8.6

Delta Hotels Durham Royal County

Old Elvet, Durham

Fine

8.7

Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG

9 Old Elvet, Durham

Great

9.3

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Durham Cathedral

Durham Cathedral, formally the Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham, is a Church of England cathedral in the city of Durham, England. The cathedral is the seat of the bishop of Durham and is the mother church of the diocese of Durham. It also contains the shrines of the Anglo-Saxon saints Cuthbert and Bede. There are daily Church of England services at the cathedral, and it received 727,367 visitors in 2019. It is a grade I listed building and forms part of the Durham Castle and Cathedral World Heritage Site.

Beamish Museum

Beamish Museum is the first regional open-air museum, in England, located at Beamish, near the town of Stanley, in County Durham, England. Beamish pioneered the concept of a living museum. By displaying duplicates or replaceable items, it was also an early example of the now commonplace practice of museums allowing visitors to touch objects.

Durham University Botanic Garden

Durham University Botanic Garden is the botanical garden of Durham University, located in Durham, England. The site is set in 25 acres (10 ha) of mature woodlands in the southern outskirts of the city. The garden was founded in 1925 and has been located on its present site since 1970; the visitor centre was opened in 1988 by the then Chancellor of Durham University, Dame Margot Fonteyn. The garden attracts over 80,000 visitors annually and has been featured in The Guardian's Country Diary and on Channel 4's Matt Baker: Travels with Mum & Dad. It is the only remaining botanic garden in the northeast of England and has been included in Durham County Councils Local List of Historic Parks, Gardens and Historic Landscapes.

Five ways to Travel from Lancaster to Durham

Transport providers

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

National Express

TransPennine Express Service

Northern Rail

Bus operators

Wright Bros Coaches

Go North East

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Lancaster and Durham?

Is there a direct train between Lancaster and Durham?

How far is it from Lancaster to Durham?

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

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

Where do I catch the Lancaster to Durham bus from?

Where do I catch the Lancaster to Durham train from?

Train or bus from Lancaster to Durham?

Where does the Lancaster to Durham bus arrive?

Where does the Lancaster to Durham train arrive?

Can I drive from Lancaster to Durham?

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

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

Where can I stay near Durham?