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
£84
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lancaster in March
Estimated hotel price
£84
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 most popular train carrier serving Lancaster, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Lancaster to London takes 2h 11m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £40 for a 2h 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 60 miles and will cost you around £14. 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 most popular train carrier serving Lancaster, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Lancaster to London takes 2h 11m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £40 for a 2h 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 60 miles and will cost you around £14. 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
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Lufthansa
Good (7,885 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,848 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,377 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,294 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,910 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,164 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,539 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,737 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,554 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,886 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,188 reviews)
Etihad Airways
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Cathay Pacific
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Where to stay in Lancaster

Average rates range from around £91 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £190 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Lancaster, with prices from £33 to £607 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Lancaster are about 15% 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 Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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Pine Lake Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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The Royal Hotel And Bar
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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Lancaster House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£99+
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Travelodge Morecambe
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£33+
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The Midland
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£110+
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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, 42% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.46 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 £17.51 and £23.35. The most frequently booked car type in Lancaster is Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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, 42% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.46 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 £17.51 and £23.35. The most frequently booked car type in Lancaster is Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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