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Avanti West Coast
08:504h18
London
13:08Lancaster
38 1One-way
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Avanti West Coast
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London
16:21Lancaster
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21:55Lancaster
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Trains to Lancaster

Lancashire's capital city is connected by train with London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and several towns in the surrounding areas and in the Lake District, such as Oxenholme and Windermere. Trains to Lancaster are run by three of the UK's major train operators, such as Virgin trains, Northern rail, and TransPennine Express.

Popular trains to and from Lancaster

Popular trains to Lancaster

Manchester to Lancaster train

from £5
Direct trains available
0h49 average duration
7trains per day
Served by
  • Northern Rail (3)
  • TransPennine Express
  • Avanti West Coast

Glasgow to Lancaster train

from £14
Direct trains available
1h56 average duration
6trains per day
Served by
  • Avanti West Coast
  • TransPennine Express

Edinburgh to Lancaster train

from £18
Direct trains available
2h03 average duration
6trains per day
Served by
  • Avanti West Coast
  • TransPennine Express

London to Lancaster train

from £35
Direct trains available
2h25 average duration
7trains per day
Served by
  • Avanti West Coast
  • West Midlands Trains

Luton to Lancaster train

from £72
Direct trains available
3h29 average duration
6trains per day
Served by
  • Avanti West Coast

Popular trains from Lancaster

Lancaster to Manchester train

from £5
Direct trains available
0h49 average duration
5trains per day
Served by
  • Northern Rail (3)
  • TransPennine Express
  • Avanti West Coast

Lancaster to Manchester Airport (MIA) train

from £7
Direct trains available
1h11 average duration
9trains per day
Served by
  • Northern Rail (3)
  • TransPennine Express

Lancaster to Edinburgh train

from £17
Direct trains available
2h09 average duration
6trains per day
Served by
  • Avanti West Coast
  • TransPennine Express

Lancaster to Chester train

from £25
Direct trains available
1h13 average duration
5trains per day
Served by
  • Avanti West Coast
  • Transport for Wales
  • Northern Rail (3)
  • TransPennine Express

Lancaster to London train

from £64
Direct trains available
2h31 average duration
7trains per day
Served by
  • Avanti West Coast
  • Caledonian Sleeper

Which train operating companies run trains to Lancaster?

Trains to Lancaster run along the UK's West Coast Main Line, which is served by three train operators: Virgin trains, TransPennine Express, and Northern rail.

Which cities have direct routes to Lancaster?

Every day, there are several direct trains to Lancaster from major UK cities. Virgin trains offers direct connections between Lancaster and London, Birmingham, Carlisle, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. Some Lancaster-bound trains that depart from Birmingham involve transfers in Crewe and Wolverhampton, where passengers must switch to a CrossCountry or London Midlands Train. TransPennine Express trains link Lancaster with Preston, Manchester (including a direct service to and from Manchester airport), and with large Scottish cities like Edinburgh and Glasgow. On the other hand, Northern rail runs direct trains between Lancaster and several towns and villages in the region, including Leeds, Silverdale, Roose, Preston, Barrow-in-Furness, Arnside, and Carnforth. Northern, Virgin, and TransPennine Express also serve destinations in the Lake District, such as Oxenholhme and Windermere.

What are the main stations in Lancaster?

Trains to Lancaster stop at the city's main railway station, which is conveniently located only a 5-minute walk from the city centre and from important landmarks like Lancaster castle, the Priory, and the City Museum. City buses stop outside the station too, offering an alternative way of getting into the city centre.

How to get to Lancaster by Train

Often seen as the gateway to the Lake District and onwards to Cumbria and Scotland, Lancaster Station is served by a large number of train companies and services, including a historic steam engine service to Carlisle. Originally known as Lancaster Castle Station, Lancaster is now an important part of the West Coast Main Line, which sees a number of services operated by Virgin Trains between Preston, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Birmingham. A line largely used by tourists heading into the Lake District is operated by TransPennine Express between Preston and Carlisle, with local services between Morecambe and Carlisle operated by Northern Rail. This large station has many modern amenities and is located in the centre of this historic city making bus services simple for you to find outside the station entrance. If you are driving, the station has over 140 parking spaces and a secure cycle parking area with 20 bays.

Lancaster

The large university found just outside the city centre means Lancaster is one of the top cities in the north of England for nightlife. Many bars, pubs, restaurants and other attractions can be found in the city centre, which also attracts a number of bands and artists to its many venues and gallery spaces. The major visitor attraction is the historic Lancaster Castle, which is still in operation as a museum and working jail and magistrates court. Within the museum portion of the Castle, you will have the chance to explore the history of Lancashire by hearing about the Pendle witch trials and be locked in a medieval dungeon for a short period. Just to the north lie the foothills of the Lake District and its stunning scenery, which offers the chance to take part in many outdoor activities and extreme sports on land and water.

Train providers: Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3) and TransPennine Express trains to Lancaster

Travel to Lancaster on Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3) and TransPennine Express trains with Omio. When comparing timetables and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

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.

Train stations in Lancaster

Lancaster
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.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 19:45 Saturday 05:15 - 19:45 Sunday 09:30 - 20:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: News agent
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
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
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
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Yes, located platform 4/5 and platform 3
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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