What is the distance between Edinburgh and Lancaster?

About 133 miles (214 km) separate Edinburgh and Lancaster.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Edinburgh to Lancaster?

If you're headed to Lancaster from Edinburgh, chances are that your bus will leave from Bus Station and arrive at Lancaster University Bus Stop. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Edinburgh to Lancaster from $13 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Edinburgh to Lancaster on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:20am	114233	6h 15m	1:35pm	Lancaster University Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	6:35am	Bus Station	7h	1:35pm	Lancaster University Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	7:50am	114233	5h 45m	1:35pm	Lancaster University Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	6:35am	Bus Station	7h	1:35pm	Lancaster University Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	8:20am	114233	5h 15m	1:35pm	Lancaster University Bus Stop	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Edinburgh to Lancaster

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Lancaster. The journey takes about 2 hours 13 minutes and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9train per day

2h 13mAverage Duration

133 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$17 - $66	Average Duration5h 56m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$20 - $215	Average Duration2h 13m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$19 - $43	Average Duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Megabus UK

3.5/54,273 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Edinburgh and Lancaster?

Stops in Edinburgh

A - Bus Station

B - Edinburgh Airport

C - Haymarket

D - 23 The Mound

E - Princes Street

F - St. Andrew Square

Stops in Lancaster

A - Lancaster University Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Lancaster by bus

What is the distance between Edinburgh and Lancaster?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Edinburgh to Lancaster?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/16

$15

11/17

$14

Today

$21

11/19

$13

11/20

$14

11/21

No data

11/22

$14

11/23

$19

The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Lancaster was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $13

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Edinburgh to Lancaster, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $13 to $24 for a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Lancaster based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $13 which is on 2025-11-19.

What's the cheapest way to go from Edinburgh to Lancaster?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time5h 56m	Avg Price$24	Daily Departures6
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2h 13m	Avg Price$72	Daily Departures9
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time3h 30m	Avg Price$33	Daily Departures1