Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Lancaster travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lancaster

With a population of 47,162, Lancaster is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Lancaster to see all of its attractions.

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Where to Eat in Lancaster

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Cornerhouse (15 New St) and Hest Bank (2 Hest Bank Lane) are great picks.

When to visit Lancaster

Lancaster in March
Estimated hotel price
£80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lancaster in March
Estimated hotel price
£80
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 only carrier operating train routes to Lancaster. The train journey from Lancaster to Birmingham takes 1h 55m and costs around £51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about £90 for a 3h 15m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lancaster using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Lancaster takes 50 miles and will cost you around £8. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 70 miles. Lancaster’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city centre.

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 only carrier operating train routes to Lancaster. The train journey from Lancaster to Birmingham takes 1h 55m and costs around £51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about £90 for a 3h 15m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lancaster using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Lancaster takes 50 miles and will cost you around £8. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 70 miles. Lancaster’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Lancaster

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Lancaster

KLM
Good (1,461 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,818 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,772 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,244 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,239 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,886 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,127 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,370 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,541 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,536 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,700 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,760 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,420 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,180 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,155 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lancaster

Average rates range from around £89 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £162 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Lancaster, with prices from £33 to £595 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Lancaster are about 4% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lancaster

Most booked hotels in Lancaster

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Thurnham Hall
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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Pine Lake Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£56+
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Lancaster House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£110+
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The Clarendon Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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Best Western Lancaster Morecambe Lothersdale Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£55+
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The Midland
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£105+
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Hiring a car in Lancaster

Hiring a car in Lancaster costs £45 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 50% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.32 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 £15.84 and £21.11. Intermediate (Kia XCeed or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lancaster, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Lancaster costs £45 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 50% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.32 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 £15.84 and £21.11. Intermediate (Kia XCeed or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lancaster, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

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