4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Lancaster to Durham
Cheapest price
£79
Average price
£79
Fastest journey
2 h 57 m
Average duration
2 h 57 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
113 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lancaster to Durham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lancaster to Durham will cost around £79 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £79.
Of the 1 trains that leave Lancaster for Durham every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 113 km distance in an average of 2 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 57 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 Lancaster to Durham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lancaster to Durham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £52. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £52, and a coach costs an average of £78.
Distance: 113 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£60 Average Price Cheapest | £78 Average Price |
3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare prices and tickets Lancaster to Durham by coach or train
Compare coach and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
18 Dec
19 Dec
20 Dec
21 Dec
22 Dec
23 Dec
24 Dec
Journey information
Overview: Train from Lancaster to Durham
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Lancaster to Durham run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £52 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:10, the last at 20:58. The fastest train covers the 113 km distance in 3h 12m.
Distance 113 km |
Average train duration 2h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £52 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 12m |
First train 03:10 |
Last train 20:58 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Lancaster to Durham trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Lancaster and Durham from £52. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
FAQs: Lancaster to Durham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lancaster to Durham 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 Durham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lancaster and Durham
Shopping
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Desk
- 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.
ParkingDining
ATMAccessibilityWC
HotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 18:00 Saturday 07:00 - 17:00 Sunday 09:00 - 16:00
- Car Park: Short stay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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 toilets are located on the Concourse of both platforms. The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Points on both platforms.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Points on both platforms.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms Waiting Room Platform 1 opening hours Monday to Saturday - 04:00 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:00 Platform 2 opening hours Monday to Saturday 05:30 - 20:00 Sunday 09:00 - 20:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: North end of Platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in the station car park.
Most popular train connections from Lancaster
More options for your journey from Lancaster to Durham
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Most popular trains to and from Durham and Lancaster
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
