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 77 km 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 29m and costs around £44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £34 for a 2h 06m trip. Located 0.6 km from the city centre, Lancaster is the busiest station in Lancaster. Another popular train station is Lancaster Bentham, located 20 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Lancaster is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 73 km 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 Leeds, the bus ride to Lancaster takes 113 km and will cost you around £11. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 137 km. Lancaster’s bus station is located 4 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Lancaster doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 77 km 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 29m and costs around £44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £34 for a 2h 06m trip. Located 0.6 km from the city centre, Lancaster is the busiest station in Lancaster. Another popular train station is Lancaster Bentham, located 20 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Lancaster is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 73 km 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 Leeds, the bus ride to Lancaster takes 113 km and will cost you around £11. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 137 km. Lancaster’s bus station is located 4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Lancaster

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Lancaster

KLM
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Lufthansa
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British Airways
Good (7,825 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,357 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,289 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,906 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,157 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,555 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,500 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,546 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,725 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,853 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (396 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Cathay Pacific
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Where to stay in Lancaster

Average rates range from around £92 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £174 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Lancaster, with prices from £33 to £604 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Lancaster are about 18% 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)
£53+
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Toll House Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£104+
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Pine Lake Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£50+
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The Royal Hotel And Bar
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£80+
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Lancaster House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£110+
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Travelodge Morecambe
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£33+
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Hiring a car in Lancaster

Hiring a car in Lancaster costs £33 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 31% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.41 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 £16.87 and £22.49. The most frequently booked car type in Lancaster is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Kia XCeed or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Lancaster costs £33 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 31% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.41 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 £16.87 and £22.49. The most frequently booked car type in Lancaster is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Kia XCeed or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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