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The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Lancaster

Showing times and prices for 28 Apr

Cheapest price

£20

Average price

£29

Fastest journey

2 h 4 m

Average duration

2 h 41 m

Trains per day

Distance

211 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Lancaster is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Edinburgh to Lancaster will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.

Fast trains

Of the 3 trains that leave Edinburgh for Lancaster every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 211 km distance in an average of 2 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 4 m .

The slowest trains will take 3 h 46 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.

08:122h13

Edinburgh

10:25Lancaster

£201One-way

0 changes

05:523h46

Edinburgh

09:38Lancaster

£281One-way

0 changes

08:522h04

Edinburgh

10:56Lancaster

£391One-way

0 changes

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Edinburgh to Lancaster?

The best time to book your train from Edinburgh to Lancaster is 42 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Edinburgh to Lancaster route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Edinburgh to Lancaster per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Edinburgh to Lancaster.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Lancaster

United Kingdom

Trains from Edinburgh to Lancaster run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £10 by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £10

Distance

210 km

Average train duration

2h 42m

Cheapest ticket price

£18

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

2h 3m

First train

05:52

Last train

18:52

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £10

Train companies: Virgin Trains and TransPennine Express trains Edinburgh to Lancaster

Travel to Lancaster from Edinburgh from £15 with Omio’s train partners Virgin Trains and TransPennine Express! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient trip for you.

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Edinburgh to Lancaster train information with Virgin Trains:

Average Duration: 2 h 4 min
Cheapest Price: £15

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

Edinburgh to Lancaster train information with TransPennine Express:

Average Duration: 2 h 13 min
Cheapest Price: £17

FAQs: Edinburgh to Lancaster train

FAQs: Travel by train from Edinburgh to Lancaster easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Lancaster.

Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Lancaster can start from as little as £16 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Edinburgh to Lancaster is £35; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Edinburgh to Lancaster is 2 h 3 min to travel the 130 mile long trip, with around there are 7 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Edinburgh to Lancaster leaves at 05: 51. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Edinburgh to Lancaster leaves at 21: 25.

There are 7 trains a day from Edinburgh to Lancaster which require at least one change with Avanti West Coast or TransPennine Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

When taking a train from Edinburgh to Lancaster, you can count on Avanti West Coast or TransPennine Express for the best way to get you to Lancaster. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service to Lancaster from Edinburgh and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 25.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley, which is located around 0.4 miles (727 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Lancaster, located 3.5 miles (5.6 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Lancaster from Edinburgh is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 3 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Edinburgh to Lancaster by train is January.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Edinburgh to Lancaster including taking a coach or train.

Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Lancaster

Edinburgh

Lancaster

The major train station for departures in Edinburgh is Haymarket. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Haymarket for your trip from Edinburgh to Lancaster.

Haymarket

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

Haymarket station, Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH12 5EY

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25

Distance to city center

1 km

Shopping

Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food

Parking

Car Park: No

Accessibility

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 automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
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 Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
Baby changing facilities: Yes

Lounge

Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3

Public transport options for Haymarket

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station

Edinburgh Waverley Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

Princes St, Edinburgh EH1 1BB, United Kingdom

Phone Number

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
Sun: 07:00 - 23:59

Wifi

Free public Wi-Fi available.

Lockers

You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.

Shopping

Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth

Parking

Car Park: New Street: Long Stay

Dining

Bagel Factory
Burger King
Caffè Nero
Costa Coffee
JD Wetherspoon
The Pasty Shop
The Beer House
M&S
Pret a Manger

Taxis

Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.

Accessibility

Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.

National key toilets: Yes
National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
Baby changing facilities: Yes
Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,

Hotel

Old Waverley Hotel
Jurys Inn Edinburgh
The Scotsman Hotel

Ticket Office

Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
Sun: 07:00 - 23:59

Public transport options for Edinburgh Waverley

Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
Metro: No metro available.