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 Cornerhouse (15 New St) and Hest Bank (2 Hest Bank Lane) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Misso Lounge (2 King St) and The Brasserie Lancaster (75 Market Street) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Lancaster.
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 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 Liverpool takes 0h 37m and costs around £11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £6 for a 1h 17m 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 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 72 km and will cost you around £6. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 108 km. Lancaster’s bus station is located 4 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Lancaster
Where to stay in Lancaster
Average rates range from around £91 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £131 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 £39 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% 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 £17.77 and £23.69. 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 Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.