The cheapest and fastest trains from Dundee to Lancaster
Cheapest price
£74
Average price
£74
Fastest journey
4 h 8 m
Average duration
4 h 8 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
266 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dundee to Lancaster is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dundee to Lancaster will cost around £74 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £74.
Of the 1 trains that leave Dundee for Lancaster every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 266 km distance in an average of 4 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 8 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Dundee to Lancaster
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dundee to Lancaster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £50.
Distance: 266 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£73 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Dundee to Lancaster train times
The table below shows live departures for Dundee to Lancaster trains for tomorrow, Saturday 22 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:48 Dundee | 4h08 | 08:56 Lancaster | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dundee to Lancaster
Trains from Dundee to Lancaster run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £50 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:48, the last at 20:11. The fastest train covers the 266 km distance in 3h 46m.
Distance 266 km |
Average train duration 3h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £50 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 46m |
First train 05:48 |
Last train 20:11 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Dundee to Lancaster trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Dundee and Lancaster from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Dundee to Lancaster train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dundee to Lancaster 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 Lancaster, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Dundee and Lancaster
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 19:30 Saturday 06:25 - 19:30 Sunday 08:30 - 19:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith newsagent. PhotoMe photo booth.
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the platform. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby on Riverside Drive, 200 yards from the station entrance
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 19:45 Saturday 05:15 - 19:45 Sunday 09:30 - 20:00
- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform Lifts to All Platforms, accessible via taking the right hand entrance to the over bridge from the ticket office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Yes, located platform 4/5 and platform 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 (south end)120 Stands Platform 3 (middle) 16 Platform 4 (North End), 12 Stands Platform 5, 40 Stands
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop outside the station rear entrance adjacent to platform 3.
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