The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatley to Lancaster
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
1 h 31 m
Average duration
1 h 37 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
84 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gatley to Lancaster is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gatley to Lancaster will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
Of the 2 trains that leave Gatley for Lancaster every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 84 km distance in an average of 1 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 31 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 43 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.




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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gatley to Lancaster
Trains from Gatley to Lancaster run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:13, the last at 22:26. The fastest train covers the 84 km distance in 1h 17m.
Distance 84 km |
Average train duration 1h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 17m |
First train 05:13 |
Last train 22:26 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Gatley to Lancaster trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Gatley and Lancaster from £27. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Gatley to Lancaster train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gatley 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 Gatley and Lancaster
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 12:50 Saturday 07:20 - 13:50 Sunday Closed
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B station, Scooter Friendly Station - To Manchester : From Cambridge Road, along a ramp (89 paces, 1:10 slope) onto the platform. To Manchester Airport :From the car park, along a ramp (80 paces, 1:10 slope) onto the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses to Manchester Piccadilly will stop at the bus stop on Gatley Road (under bridge, 50 yards on left). Buses to Manchester Airport will stop at the bus stop on Gatley Rd (Turn right from station approach, 50 yards on left-hand side)
- 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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