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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Milton Keynes to Lancaster
Cheapest price
£82
Average price
£82
Fastest journey
2 h 21 m
Average duration
2 h 43 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
265 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milton Keynes to Lancaster is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milton Keynes to Lancaster will cost around £82 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £82.
Of the 6 trains that leave Milton Keynes for Lancaster every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 265 km distance in an average of 2 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 22 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.
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Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Milton Keynes to Lancaster
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milton Keynes to Lancaster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, and a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 265 km
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£67 Average Price | £44 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 47m Average total duration 8h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Milton Keynes to Lancaster train times
The table below shows live departures for Milton Keynes to Lancaster trains for tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| W01950 | On time 09:01 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 3h09 | 12:10 Lancaster station (LAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W02438 | On time 09:34 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 2h22 | 11:56 Lancaster station (LAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W01953 | On time 09:42 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 3h26 | 13:08 Lancaster station (LAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W02427 | On time 10:35 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 2h21 | 12:56 Lancaster station (LAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W01947 | On time 10:46 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 3h22 | 14:08 Lancaster station (LAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W02424 | On time 11:34 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 2h21 | 13:55 Lancaster station (LAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milton Keynes to Lancaster
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Trains from Milton Keynes to Lancaster run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:13, the last at 20:58. The fastest train covers the 265 km distance in 2h 11m.
Distance 265 km |
Average train duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 11m |
First train 05:13 |
Last train 20:58 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Milton Keynes to Lancaster trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Milton Keynes and Lancaster from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Milton Keynes to Lancaster train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milton Keynes to Lancaster 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 Lancaster, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Milton Keynes and Lancaster
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:45 - 22:00 Saturday 06:00 - 22:00 Sunday 06:45 - 21:30 Peak demand is 0700-1000 1630-1830 Mon-Fri
- Type of shops available: Convenience store Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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 public telephones: Public telephones are accessible - situated on the concourse and at the front of the station outside the main entrance
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- 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 1 and 3. Please be advised the non-accessible toilets on Platforms 1 and 2 are locked out of use until further notice. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse (operated by a RADAR key), Platform 1 and Platform 3. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. Passengers in possession of a RADAR key can access the toilets at all times. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Sunday 05:00-23:00.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWC
Lounge
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation 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.
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