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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Durham to Lancaster
Cheapest price
£78
Average price
£78
Fastest journey
3 h 36 m
Average duration
3 h 36 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
113 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Durham to Lancaster is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Durham to Lancaster will cost around £78 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £78.
Of the 1 trains that leave Durham 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 113 km distance in an average of 3 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 36 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 36 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 coach and train for Durham to Lancaster
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Durham to Lancaster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £78. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £78, and a coach costs an average of £867.
Distance: 113 km
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£78 Average Price Cheapest | £867 Average Price |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 66h 35m Average total duration 66h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Durham to Lancaster
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Trains from Durham to Lancaster run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £78 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:42, the last at 22:10. The fastest train covers the 113 km distance in 3h 9m.
Distance 113 km |
Average train duration 2h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £78 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 9m |
First train 04:42 |
Last train 22:10 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Durham to Lancaster trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Durham and Lancaster from £78. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
FAQs: Durham to Lancaster train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Durham 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Durham and Lancaster
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 18:00 Saturday 07:00 - 17:00 Sunday 09:00 - 16:00
- Car Park: Short stay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Concourse of both platforms. The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Points on both platforms.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Points on both platforms.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms Waiting Room Platform 1 opening hours Monday to Saturday - 04:00 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:00 Platform 2 opening hours Monday to Saturday 05:30 - 20:00 Sunday 09:00 - 20:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: North end of Platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in the station car park.
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Information Desk- 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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