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Parque Arqueológico del Castillo de Lorca
Museum inside the castle complex with medieval remains and interpretation spaces that help visitors understand Lorca’s long past.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£3
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£3
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
35 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
35 m
Buses on 18 Sept
6
Distance
31 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Águilas to Lorca is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Águilas to Lorca will cost around £3 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £3.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 6 buses from Águilas to Lorca, including 6 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 31 km distance in an average of 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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BASEOmio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Águilas to Lorca among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £2 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 54m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £2, while a coach costs an average of £3.
Distance: 31 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
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£3 Average Price | £2 Average Price Cheapest | £6 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
54m Average total duration Fastest 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Águilas to Lorca:
A train is £1 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Águilas to Lorca costing on average £3.
Other travel options to Lorca take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 22m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (24m by bus vs 33m by car) and save roughly £3 compared to fuel and tolls (£3 vs £6). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Grupo Interbus, BlaBlaCar, Bus BAM.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Águilas to Lorca coaches for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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BASE | 7:00 Águilas | 0h35 | 7:35 Lorca | 0 changesdirect | |
BASE | 9:00 Águilas | 0h35 | 9:35 Lorca | 0 changesdirect | |
BASE | 11:45 Águilas | 0h35 | 12:20 Lorca | 0 changesdirect | |
BASE | 14:00 Águilas | 0h35 | 14:35 Lorca | 0 changesdirect | |
BASE | 18:30 Águilas | 0h35 | 19:05 Lorca | 0 changesdirect |
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Buses from Águilas to Lorca run on average 6 times per day, taking around 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £3 but you can travel from only £2 by train.
There are 6 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 12:00, the last at 16:30. The fastest coach covers the 31 km distance in 35m.
Distance 31 km |
Average bus duration 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 35m |
First bus 12:00 |
Last bus 16:30 |
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Cheapest Day Fri |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Lorca — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lorca trip today.
Museum inside the castle complex with medieval remains and interpretation spaces that help visitors understand Lorca’s long past.
Archaeological museum with finds from prehistory to Islamic and later periods. A practical introduction to the area’s history.
Embroidery museum showing the elaborate textiles used in Lorca’s Semana Santa processions, with fine craftsmanship and local identity.
Main historic square framed by major civic and religious buildings. It is the best place to appreciate Lorca’s monumental core.
Traditional street lined with noble houses, shops and key sights. It is ideal for a central walk through Lorca’s historic fabric.
Popular urban park and walking area with gardens and open space. It is a practical break from sightseeing in the city centre.
Rice cooked with rabbit, snails and vegetables. A classic inland Murcian dish linked to local farming and Sunday family meals.
Lamb stew with potatoes, peppers and garlic. Traditional in Lorca’s pastoral hinterland and valued for its rich, slow-cooked flavour.
Murcian salad of tomatoes, onion, tuna, olives and hard-boiled egg. Common in Lorca and prized for simple pantry ingredients and summer freshness.
Traditional restaurant known for Murcian rice dishes, grilled meats and regional specialities in a polished but relaxed setting.
Well-known dining room serving local cuisine, seafood and rice dishes with a classic atmosphere suited to long family lunches.
Popular casual venue for tapas, montaditos and drinks in the historic centre, with a lively local feel and broad menu.
Lorca is cheaper than many Spanish city breaks, with lower hotel rates, modest dining prices and inexpensive local transport for most visitors.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. In cafés, leave small change. Taxis are usually rounded up to the nearest euro.
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Lorca Sutullena -> Plaza de España, Lorca
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Águilas to Lorca by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lorca, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Águilas to Lorca buses use the Águilas to Lorca station pair. Use this guide to compare Águilas and Lorca bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Lorca has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafe inside the station.
Wi-Fi is available at Lorca. ATMs are available at Lorca.
Ticket office support is available at Lorca.
Available at Lorca: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lorca: Wheelchair accessible entrance and facilities.
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