Lancaster travel guide
Lancaster Tourism | Lancaster Guide
You're Going to Love Lancaster
With a population of 47,162, Lancaster is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Lancaster to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Lancaster
Where to Eat in Lancaster
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Brasserie Lancaster (75 Market Street) and The Meeting House (11-15 Meeting House Lane) are great picks.
When to visit Lancaster
How to Get to Lancaster
Plane
Although Lancaster doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 48 miles from Lancaster. The shortest domestic flight to Lancaster departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lancaster, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Lancaster to Bradford takes 1h 24m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £18 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Lancaster is the busiest station in Lancaster. Another popular train station is Lancaster Bentham, located 13 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Lancaster is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 45 miles from Lancaster. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lancaster, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Lancaster takes 45 miles and will cost you around £10. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 70 miles. Lancaster’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Lancaster
Where to stay in Lancaster
Average rates range from around £90 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £129 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Lancaster
Most booked hotels in Lancaster
Hiring a car in Lancaster
Hiring a car in Lancaster costs £41 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 22% more expensive than at Manchester.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Lancaster (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.78 and £23.71. The most frequently booked car type in Lancaster is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.