Lancaster, United Kingdom to St Ives: Road Trip Guide & Distance

288.3 miles 464 km · straight line
360.4 miles estimated 580 km · driving distance
7h 15min estimated drive time
£55 - £67 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
204° SSW bearing direction

How far is Lancaster, United Kingdom from St Ives?

The distance from Lancaster, United Kingdom to St Ives is 288.3 miles (464 km) as the crow flies. St Ives is located SSW of Lancaster, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 360.4 miles, taking about 7h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lancaster, United Kingdom and St Ives. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Lancaster, United Kingdom to St Ives

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 15min £55 - £67 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 42min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 53min $43–$126* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lancaster, United Kingdom & St Ives

Quick Facts

Lancaster, United Kingdom
54.05°N, 2.80°W
Europe/London
23m elevation
St Ives
50.21°N, 5.48°W
Europe/London
10m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 96 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 86.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients