Lancaster to Nottingham train with East Midlands Trains

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Lancaster to Nottingham

Showing times and prices for 19 Apr

Cheapest price

£34

Average price

£60

Fastest journey

2 h 58 m

Average duration

3 h 12 m

Trains per day

Distance

166 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lancaster to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Lancaster to Nottingham will cost around £60 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £34.

Fast trains

Of the 3 trains that leave Lancaster for Nottingham every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 166 km distance in an average of 3 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 58 m .

The slowest trains will take 3 h 39 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.

09:312h58

Lancaster

12:29Nottingham

£341One-way

0 changes

12:562h58

Lancaster

15:54Nottingham

£651One-way

0 changes

05:503h39

Lancaster

09:29Nottingham

£801One-way

0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Lancaster to Nottingham

United Kingdom

Trains from Lancaster to Nottingham run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

166 km

Average train duration

3h 27m

Cheapest ticket price

£30

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

2h 55m

First train

05:13

Last train

13:01

Price information

Train companies: East Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3) and Virgin Trains trains Lancaster to Nottingham

Buy your official East Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3) and Virgin Trains train tickets from Lancaster to Nottingham from £26 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient journey.

East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.

East Midlands Trains from Lancaster to Nottingham train information:

Average Duration: 3 h 3 min
Cheapest Price: £26

Northern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom operating trains from Lancaster to Nottingham. It operates a wide range of services, from express trains to local services, and offers a variety of ticket types. Express trains are the fastest services, with journey times of up to two hours. Local services are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Northern Rail also offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and a range of refreshments. The most popular routes for Northern Rail are between major cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.

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.

FAQs: Lancaster to Nottingham train

FAQs: Travel by train from Lancaster to Nottingham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lancaster to Nottingham.

Cheap train tickets from Lancaster to Nottingham can start from as little as £13 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Lancaster to Nottingham is £62; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Lancaster to Nottingham train travel time is 2 h 54 min for the 103 mile long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Lancaster to Nottingham leaves at 04: 40. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Lancaster to Nottingham leaves at 21: 25.

There are 6 trains a day from Lancaster to Nottingham which require at least one change with East Midlands Trains or Avanti West Coast. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Nottingham. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Lancaster to Nottingham.

Take the Lancaster to Nottingham train with East Midlands Trains or Avanti West Coast. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the route between Lancaster and Nottingham as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 25.

A trip to Nottingham from Lancaster is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 54 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Lancaster to Nottingham is August.

You have options as you can travel from Lancaster to Nottingham 2 different ways: coach or train.