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The cheapest and fastest trains from Motherwell to Lancaster
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£31
Fastest journey
1 h 51 m
Average duration
1 h 56 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
205 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Motherwell to Lancaster is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Motherwell to Lancaster will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
Fast trains
Of the 2 trains that leave Motherwell for Lancaster 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 205 km distance in an average of 1 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 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.
04:481h51
Motherwell06:39Lancaster
£151One-way
0 changes
11:212h00
Motherwell13:21Lancaster
£471One-way
0 changes
04:481h51
Motherwell06:39Lancaster
£151One-way
0 changes
11:212h00
Motherwell13:21Lancaster
£471One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Motherwell to Lancaster
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Motherwell to Lancaster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 205 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£26 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Motherwell to Lancaster train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 6 November
Last updated at 09:47
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:48 Motherwell | 1h51 | 06:39 Lancaster | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Motherwell to Lancaster
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Motherwell to Lancaster run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 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 205 km |
Average train duration 1h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 47m |
First train 05:48 |
Last train 21:11 |
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
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express from Motherwell to Lancaster trainsAvanti West Coast, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Motherwell and Lancaster from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Avanti West Coast
About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 47m
Cheapest Price
£15
Avanti West Coast frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
TransPennine Express
About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 0m
Cheapest Price
£28
TransPennine Express frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
FAQs: Motherwell to Lancaster train
FAQs: Travel by train from Motherwell to Lancaster 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 Motherwell to Lancaster.
To fully explore Lancaster, including its historical attractions, museums, and nearby countryside, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal.
The train distance from Motherwell to Lancaster is 205 km.
Yes, there is a direct train between Motherwell and Lancaster. The service operates 2 times per day, provided by Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express.
The train journey from Motherwell to Lancaster covers a distance of 205 km and takes approximately 1h 47m. Trains run 3 per day.
The first train from Motherwell to Lancaster leaves at 5:48.
The last train from Motherwell to Lancaster departs at 21:11.
Trains from Motherwell to Lancaster run approximately 3 times per day.
To get from Motherwell to Lancaster, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Motherwell to Lancaster.
Booking trains from Motherwell to Lancaster in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Motherwell to Lancaster can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £15, while the average price tends to be around £26.
The cheapest way to get from Motherwell to Lancaster is by train, costing approximately £15.
The train station in Motherwell that goes to Lancaster is Motherwell station (MTH), and it arrives at Lancaster station (LAN).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Motherwell to Lancaster.
Yes, you can take the train from Motherwell to Lancaster.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Motherwell and Lancaster
Motherwell
Lancaster
The major train station for departures in Motherwell is Motherwell. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Motherwell for your trip from Motherwell to Lancaster.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:15 - 00:00 Sunday 08:10 - 23:30
Shopping
- Type of shops available: WHSmith newsagent, PhotoMe photo booth
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car park
Accessibility
- 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 Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 3
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Motherwell
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Muir Street
The major train station for arrivals in Lancaster is Lancaster. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Lancaster for your journey to Lancaster from Motherwell.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibility
WCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 19:45 Saturday 05:15 - 19:45 Sunday 09:30 - 20:00
Distance to city center
2 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: News agent
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Yes, located platform 4/5 and platform 3
Bike Parking
- 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 Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Lancaster
- 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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