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The cheapest and fastest trains from Exeter to Lancaster
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£114
Average price
£148
Fastest journey
4 h 41 m
Average duration
5 h
Trains per day
4
Distance
375 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Exeter to Lancaster is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Exeter to Lancaster will cost around £148 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £114.
Fast trains
Of the 4 trains that leave Exeter for Lancaster every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 375 km distance in an average of 5 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 41 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 45 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.
05:164h52
Exeter10:08Lancaster
£1141One-way
0 changes
05:254h43
Exeter10:08Lancaster
£1471One-way
0 changes
08:235h45
Exeter14:08Lancaster
£1621One-way
0 changes
09:274h41
Exeter14:08Lancaster
£1701One-way
0 changes
09:274h41
Exeter14:08Lancaster
£1701One-way
0 changes
05:254h43
Exeter10:08Lancaster
£1471One-way
0 changes
05:164h52
Exeter10:08Lancaster
£1141One-way
0 changes
08:235h45
Exeter14:08Lancaster
£1621One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Exeter to Lancaster
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Lancaster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £44. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £44, and a train costs an average of £90.
Distance: 375 km
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£158 Average Price | £58 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 3m Average total duration 8h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Exeter to Lancaster
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Exeter to Lancaster run on average 13 times per day, taking around 4h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £90 but you can travel from only £44 by coach.
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 £44
Distance 375 km |
Average train duration 4h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £90 |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 4h 40m |
First train 05:13 |
Last train 18:47 |
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 £44
FAQs: Exeter to Lancaster train
FAQs: Travel by train from Exeter 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 Exeter to Lancaster.
The train distance from Exeter to Lancaster is 375 km.
The train journey from Exeter to Lancaster covers a distance of 375 km and takes approximately 4h 40m. Trains run 13 per day.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Exeter to Lancaster.
The first train from Exeter to Lancaster leaves at 5:13.
Booking trains from Exeter to Lancaster in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The last train from Exeter to Lancaster departs at 18:47.
The cost of a train ticket from Exeter to Lancaster can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £90, while the average price tends to be around £158.
Trains from Exeter to Lancaster run approximately 13 times per day.
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Lancaster is by coach, costing approximately £44.
The train station in Exeter that goes to Lancaster is Exeter St Davids (EXD), and it arrives at Lancaster station (LAN).
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Exeter to Lancaster.
There is no night train service from Exeter to Lancaster.
To get from Exeter to Lancaster, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Exeter and Lancaster
Exeter
Lancaster
The major train station for departures in Exeter is Exeter Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Exeter Central for your trip from Exeter to Lancaster.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:50 - 18:15 Saturday 07:50 - 18:15 Sunday 09:30 - 16:30
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - Both platforms can be accessed via lifts from the main station entrance
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Exeter Central
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop at the front of the station on Queens Street
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:40 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 07:30 - 20:40 Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Weekdays (Mon-Fri) 08:45 - 19:40, Saturday 08:45 - 18:30 Sunday 10:00 - 17:30
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - All platforms can be accessed via Lifts from the sole main station entrance. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 5. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 and adjacent entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Exeter St Davids
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category C Station - This station does not have step free access to any platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Bottom of stairs leading to platform 1.
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Exeter St Thomas
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Exeter St Davids: Cowick Street bus stop by shopping precint. To Newton Abbot: Cowick Street bus stop outside the station
The major train station for arrivals in Lancaster is Lancaster. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Lancaster for your journey to Lancaster from Exeter.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWC
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 19:45 Saturday 05:15 - 19:45 Sunday 09:30 - 20:00
Distance to city center
2 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: News agent
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Yes, located platform 4/5 and platform 3
Bike Parking
- 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 Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Lancaster
- 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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