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Visiting Lancaster

Lancaster is on your list of places to visit - fantastic. Let's talk about restaurants, getting there and some tips about what to do when you arrive.

What Should I Do In Lancaster?

If you have 3 hours, a half day or even a week in Lancaster then we have some suggestions for you. Read our guides and get going today!

This should be enough to get you going in Lancaster!

FAQs About Lancaster

How Do I Get To Lancaster?

If you are coming from Manchester, take the M61 and then join the M6 northbound. Continue on the M6 until you reach Junction 33 and then follow signs to Lancaster.

If you are coming from Liverpool, take the M58 and then join the M6 northbound. Continue on the M6 until you reach Junction 33 and then follow signs to Lancaster.

If you are coming by train, there are direct services from Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, and Glasgow to Lancaster station. From the station, it's a short walk to the city centre.

If you are already in the Lancashire area, you can take the A6 or A683 to get to Lancaster.

For those visiting nearby attractions, the picturesque city of Morecambe is just a 10 minute drive away from Lancaster, and the Forest of Bowland is a short drive eastwards.

What's The Nearest Airport To Lancaster?

The closest airport to Lancaster is Manchester Airport, which is approximately 50 miles away. There are a few different routes you could take to get to Lancaster from Manchester Airport, but the quickest and most direct route is via the M61 and M6 motorways. It should take around an hour to drive, depending on traffic.

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