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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 21 Oct
£6
Average ticket price on 21 Oct
£9
Fastest journey on 21 Oct
2 h 48 m
Average journey duration on 21 Oct
2 h 48 m
Trains on 21 Oct
45
Distance
131 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Alicante to Lorca is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alicante to Lorca will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
On Wed 21 Oct, we found 45 trains from Alicante to Lorca, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 131 km distance in an average of 2 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 48 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.
C1:14123 · C2:84911
C1:24709 · C2:84913
C1:24701 · C2:84903
C1:24707 · C2:84909
C1:24721 · C2:84931
C1:24709 · C2:84913
C1:24707 · C2:84909
C1:24701 · C2:84903
C1:24701 · C2:84903
C1:24715 · C2:84923Trains from Alicante to Lorca run on average 32 times per day, taking around 2h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:40, the last at 22:15. The fastest train covers the 131 km distance in 1h 51m.
Distance 131 km |
Average train duration 2h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 32 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 51m |
First train 5:40 |
Last train 22:15 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
The table below shows live departures for Alicante to Lorca trains for today, Tuesday 20 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
34442+ 01463 | Delayed 17:02 Alicante-Terminal | 4h00 | 19:26 19:26Lorca Sutullena | 1 change | |
05742+ 01463 | Delayed 17:02 Alicante-Terminal | 4h00 | 19:26 19:26Lorca Sutullena | 1 change | |
09175+ 01463 | Delayed 17:15 Alicante-Terminal | 3h47 | 19:26 19:26Lorca Sutullena | 1 change | |
C1:24717 · C2:84927 | 17:30 Alicante-Terminal | 3h23 | 20:53 Lorca San Diego | 1 change | |
C1:24717 · C2:84927 | 17:30 Alicante-Terminal | 3h32 | 21:02 Lorca Sutullena | 1 change | |
C1:24717 · C2:84927 | 17:39 Sant Gabriel | 3h23 | 21:02 Lorca Sutullena | 1 change | |
01463 | Delayed 16:14 17:51Alicante-Terminal | 3h11 | 19:26 19:26Lorca Sutullena | 0 changesdirect | |
01463 · 01463 | Delayed 16:14 17:51Alicante-Terminal | 3h11 | 19:26 19:26Lorca Sutullena | 1 change | |
C1:24719 · C2:84929 | 19:10 Alicante-Terminal | 2h58 | 22:08 Lorca San Diego | 1 change | |
C1:24719 · C2:84929 | 19:10 Alicante-Terminal | 3h07 | 22:17 Lorca Sutullena | 1 change | |
C1:24719 · C2:84929 | 19:19 Sant Gabriel | 2h58 | 22:17 Lorca Sutullena | 1 change | |
C1:24721 · C2:84931 | 20:50 Alicante-Terminal | 2h59 | 23:49 Lorca Sutullena | 1 change | |
C1:24721 · C2:84931 | 20:50 Alicante-Terminal | 2h50 | 23:40 Lorca San Diego | 1 change | |
C1:24721 · C2:84931 | 20:59 Sant Gabriel | 2h50 | 23:49 Lorca Sutullena | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 21 October | |||||
C1:24701 · C2:84903 | 5:45 Alicante-Terminal | 2h57 | 8:42 Lorca Sutullena | 1 change | |
C1:24701 · C2:84903 | 5:45 Alicante-Terminal | 2h48 | 8:33 Lorca San Diego | 1 change | |
C1:24701 · C2:84903 | 5:54 Sant Gabriel | 2h48 | 8:42 Lorca Sutullena | 1 change | |
C1:24703 · C2:84905 | 6:30 Alicante-Terminal | 3h08 | 9:38 Lorca San Diego | 1 change | |
C1:24703 · C2:84905 | 6:30 Alicante-Terminal | 3h17 | 9:47 Lorca Sutullena | 1 change | |
C1:24703 · C2:84905 | 6:39 Sant Gabriel | 3h08 | 9:47 Lorca Sutullena | 1 change | |
C1:24705 · C2:84907 | 7:30 Alicante-Terminal | 3h13 | 10:43 Lorca San Diego | 1 change | |
C1:24705 · C2:84907 | 7:30 Alicante-Terminal | 3h32 | 11:02 Lorca Sutullena | 1 change | |
C1:24705 · C2:84907 | 7:39 Sant Gabriel | 3h23 | 11:02 Lorca Sutullena | 1 change | |
C1:24707 · C2:84909 | 9:10 Alicante-Terminal | 2h48 | 11:58 Lorca San Diego | 1 change | |
C1:24707 · C2:84909 | 9:10 Alicante-Terminal | 2h57 | 12:07 Lorca Sutullena | 1 change | |
C1:24707 · C2:84909 | 9:19 Sant Gabriel | 2h48 | 12:07 Lorca Sutullena | 1 change | |
C1:14123 · C2:84911 | 9:20 Alicante-Terminal | 3h38 | 12:58 Lorca San Diego | 1 change | |
C1:14123 · C2:84911 | 9:20 Alicante-Terminal | 3h47 | 13:07 Lorca Sutullena | 1 change | |
C1:14123 · C2:84911 | 9:31 Sant Gabriel | 3h36 | 13:07 Lorca Sutullena | 1 change | |
C1:24709 · C2:84913 | 10:50 Alicante-Terminal | 2h57 | 13:47 Lorca Sutullena | 1 change | |
C1:24709 · C2:84913 | 10:50 Alicante-Terminal | 2h48 | 13:38 Lorca San Diego | 1 change | |
C1:24709 · C2:84913 | 10:59 Sant Gabriel | 2h48 | 13:47 Lorca Sutullena | 1 change | |
C1:24711 · C2:84917 | 12:30 Alicante-Terminal | 3h03 | 15:33 Lorca San Diego | 1 change | |
C1:24711 · C2:84917 | 12:30 Alicante-Terminal | 3h12 | 15:42 Lorca Sutullena | 1 change | |
C1:24711 · C2:84917 | 12:39 Sant Gabriel | 3h03 | 15:42 Lorca Sutullena | 1 change | |
09125+ 01463 | 12:50 Alicante-Terminal | 8h12 | 21:02 Lorca Sutullena | 1 change | |
05912+ 01463 | 13:40 Alicante-Terminal | 7h22 | 21:02 Lorca Sutullena | 1 change | |
34912+ 01463 | 13:40 Alicante-Terminal | 7h22 | 21:02 Lorca Sutullena | 1 change | |
C1:36413 · C2:84921 | 14:10 Alicante-Terminal | 3h27 | 17:37 Lorca Sutullena | 1 change | |
C1:36413 · C2:84921 | 14:10 Alicante-Terminal | 3h18 | 17:28 Lorca San Diego | 1 change | |
C1:36413 · C2:84921 | 14:19 Sant Gabriel | 3h18 | 17:37 Lorca Sutullena | 1 change | |
09155+ 01463 | 14:55 Alicante-Terminal | 6h07 | 21:02 Lorca Sutullena | 1 change | |
C1:24715 · C2:84923 | 15:50 Alicante-Terminal | 2h48 | 18:38 Lorca San Diego | 1 change | |
C1:24715 · C2:84923 | 15:50 Alicante-Terminal | 2h57 | 18:47 Lorca Sutullena | 1 change | |
C1:24715 · C2:84923 | 15:59 Sant Gabriel | 2h48 | 18:47 Lorca Sutullena | 1 change | |
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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.
Official public transport app
Lorca Sutullena -> Plaza de España, Lorca
The most popular day trips by train from Lorca are Murcia, Cartagena, Águilas and Alhama de Murcia. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Lorca on Omio.

Murcia is known for its Baroque cathedral, fertile huerta and easy-going southern Spanish character. Historic streets, lively plazas and a strong local food culture give the city a relaxed but sociable feel.
There are 28 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 22:32. The fastest train covers the 61 km distance in 58m.

Cartagena is a historic port on Spain’s south-eastern coast, known for its Roman theatre and naval heritage. Its natural harbour, modernist centre and Mediterranean atmosphere give the city a practical, lived-in character.
The earliest train runs at 11:03, the last at 17:20. The fastest train covers the 63 km distance in 1h 52m.

Águilas is a coastal town in Murcia known for its beaches, seafront promenade and lively Carnival. With a harbour, the Castillo de San Juan de las Águilas and nearby coves, it feels relaxed and closely tied to the sea.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:05, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 31 km distance in 1h 19m.

Alhama de Murcia is known for its thermal springs, historic centre and castle beneath the Sierra Espuña. It feels like a traditional Murcian market town, with an easy-going rural character and good access to nearby nature.
There are 21 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:05, the last at 23:07. The fastest train covers the 31 km distance in 32m.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Alicante to Lorca by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lorca, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Alicante to Lorca trains use the Alicante-Terminal to Lorca Sutullena station pair, with some services arriving at Lorca San Diego. Use this guide to compare Alicante and Lorca train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Alicante-Terminal is 1 km from Alicante city centre. Public transport options include:
Alicante-Terminal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Cafestore, Candy & go, Gambrinus, Máquinas Vending, Upper Crust
Free WiFi. . ATMs are aTM machine is in the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:15 - 24:00. Information desks are look for the "i" symbol.
Luggage storage is offered through an independent company. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Alicante-Terminal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Alicante-Terminal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Alicante-Terminal: Adapted for deaf persons.
Nearby hotels include Eurostar Centrum Alicante, Old Town Alicante B&B, Casa Alberola Alicante, Curio Collection by Hilton.
Sant Gabriel is 3 km from Alicante city centre. Public transport options include:
Sant Gabriel has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC and Hotel.
Food and drink options are available at Sant Gabriel.
ATMs are available at Sant Gabriel.
Available at Sant Gabriel: Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sant Gabriel.
Lorca Sutullena has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lorca Sutullena.
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