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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Lancaster to Plymouth
Cheapest price
£83
Average price
£148
Fastest journey
6 h 50 m
Average duration
6 h 54 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
420 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lancaster to Plymouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lancaster to Plymouth will cost around £148 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £83.
Of the 2 trains that leave Lancaster for Plymouth every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 420 km distance in an average of 6 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 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 train, coach and flight for Lancaster to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lancaster to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £69. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £69, and a train costs an average of £83.
Distance: 420 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£179 Average Price | £134 Average Price | £75 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 14m Average total duration 5h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 59m Average total duration 12h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Lancaster to Plymouth train times
The table below shows live departures for Lancaster to Plymouth trains for tomorrow, Saturday 15 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:50 Lancaster | 6h57 | 11:47 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:58 Lancaster | 6h50 | 15:48 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lancaster to Plymouth
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Lancaster to Plymouth run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £83 but you can travel from only £69 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:13, the last at 18:27. The fastest train covers the 420 km distance in 6h 49m.
Distance 420 km |
Average train duration 5h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £83 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 6h 49m |
First train 05:13 |
Last train 18:27 |
Train companies: CrossCountry from Lancaster to Plymouth trainsCrossCountry trains will get you between Lancaster and Plymouth from £69. 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 Plymouth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lancaster to Plymouth 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 Plymouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lancaster and Plymouth
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Parking
Dining
Accessibility
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Lounge
Lost and Found Office
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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.
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.” Step free access possible to South bound platform, there is no step free access for services to Plymouth. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Albert Road Bus Stop adjacent to Exmouth Road.
WifiShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibilityWC
HotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 20:00 Saturday 05:20 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Spar Supermarket
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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 via lifts and the station subway. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Station pay phones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- 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 Platform 4, Platform 7 and adjacent ticket counters.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc's
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 3 and 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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