The cheapest and fastest trains from Kingston upon Thames to Lancaster
Cheapest price
£82
Average price
£100
Fastest journey
4 h 21 m
Average duration
4 h 37 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
341 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kingston upon Thames to Lancaster is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kingston upon Thames to Lancaster will cost around £100 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £82.
Of the 5 trains that leave Kingston upon Thames for Lancaster every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 341 km distance in an average of 4 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 7 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 Kingston upon Thames to Lancaster
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kingston upon Thames to Lancaster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £63.
Distance: 341 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£153 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 27m Average total duration 14h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Kingston upon Thames to Lancaster train times
The table below shows live departures for Kingston upon Thames to Lancaster trains for tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:34 Kingston upon Thames | 4h22 | 10:56 Lancaster | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:49 Kingston upon Thames | 5h07 | 11:56 Lancaster | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:34 Kingston upon Thames | 4h21 | 12:55 Lancaster | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:04 Kingston upon Thames | 4h52 | 13:56 Lancaster | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Kingston upon Thames to Lancaster
Trains from Kingston upon Thames to Lancaster run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £63 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:13, the last at 20:40. The fastest train covers the 341 km distance in 3h 56m.
Distance 341 km |
Average train duration 3h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £63 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 56m |
First train 05:13 |
Last train 20:40 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Kingston upon Thames to Lancaster trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Kingston upon Thames and Lancaster from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Kingston upon Thames to Lancaster train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kingston upon Thames 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 Kingston upon Thames and Lancaster
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:40 - 20:30 Saturday 06:40 - 20:30 Sunday 08:30 - 18:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: One on each platform
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Cromwell Road (A308) Bus Station Stand A4
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:40 - 20:25 Saturday 07:10 - 20:25 Sunday 09:10 - 16:40
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B1 Station. Step-free access to all platforms - may include long or steep ramps. Access between platforms may be via the street. - There is step free access via ramps to both platforms. Interchange via a stepped subway.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 1. Waiting room is heated. Seating is compliant with code of practice.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1 & 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of Station off Coombe Road (A238)
- 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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