4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Lancaster to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£36
Fastest journey
2 h 8 m
Average duration
2 h 10 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
211 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lancaster to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lancaster to Edinburgh will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
Of the 11 trains that leave Lancaster for Edinburgh every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 211 km distance in an average of 2 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 11 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.
W3429016:092h11Lancaster station (LAN)18:20Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£201One-way0 changes- W3428614:102h08Lancaster station (LAN)16:18Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£231One-way0 changes
- W342138:092h10Lancaster station (LAN)10:19Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£231One-way0 changes
- W3414410:092h11Lancaster station (LAN)12:20Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£231One-way0 changes
- W3394112:092h10Lancaster station (LAN)14:19Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£281One-way0 changes
- W3428614:102h08Lancaster station (LAN)16:18Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£231One-way0 changes
- W342138:092h10Lancaster station (LAN)10:19Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£231One-way0 changes
- W3394112:092h10Lancaster station (LAN)14:19Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£281One-way0 changes
- W3414410:092h11Lancaster station (LAN)12:20Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£231One-way0 changes
- W3429016:092h11Lancaster station (LAN)18:20Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£201One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Lancaster to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lancaster to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £11, and a flight costs an average of £100.
Distance: 211 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£29 Average Price Cheapest | £31 Average Price | £149 Average Price |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 18m Average total duration 5h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Lancaster to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Lancaster to Edinburgh trains for today, Tuesday 14 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 7:30 Lancaster | 3h36 | 11:06 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:30 Lancaster | 3h36 | 12:06 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:09 Lancaster | 2h11 | 11:20 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lancaster to Edinburgh
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Lancaster to Edinburgh run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 21:25. The fastest train covers the 211 km distance in 2h 9m.
Distance 211 km |
Average train duration 2h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 9m |
First train 4:30 |
Last train 21:25 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express from Lancaster to Edinburgh trainsAvanti West Coast, Transpennine Express trains will get you between Lancaster and Edinburgh from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Lancaster to Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lancaster to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lancaster and Edinburgh
Most Lancaster to Edinburgh trains use the Lancaster to Edinburgh Waverley station pair, with some services arriving at Haymarket. Use this guide to compare Lancaster and Edinburgh train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Lancaster station do trains to Edinburgh leave from?
Getting to Lancaster from Lancaster city centre
Lancaster is 2 km from Lancaster city centre. Public transport options include:
Lancaster train station facilities and services
Lancaster has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Lancaster.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Lancaster. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lancaster: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Lancaster: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lancaster: 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.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Getting to Haymarket from Edinburgh city centre
Haymarket is 1 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Haymarket train station facilities and services
Haymarket has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Haymarket.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Haymarket. ATMs are available at Haymarket.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Haymarket. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Haymarket: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Haymarket: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Haymarket: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2, 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.
Getting to Slateford from Edinburgh city centre
Slateford is 4 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Slateford train station facilities and services
Slateford has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Slateford.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Slateford: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Slateford: Bike Parking.
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