The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Lancaster
Cheapest price
£47
Average price
£69
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
3 h 19 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
166 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Lancaster is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Lancaster will cost around £69 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £47.
Of the 3 trains that leave Nottingham for Lancaster 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 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 25 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.
9:453h18Nottingham13:03Lancaster£471One-way0 changes
10:533h15Nottingham14:08Lancaster£791One-way0 changes
7:533h25Nottingham11:18Lancaster£811One-way0 changes
10:533h15Nottingham14:08Lancaster£791One-way0 changes
9:453h18Nottingham13:03Lancaster£471One-way0 changes
7:533h25Nottingham11:18Lancaster£811One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Nottingham to Lancaster
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Lancaster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £41, and a train costs an average of £41.
Distance: 166 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£69 Average Price | £50 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Nottingham to Lancaster train times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Lancaster 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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![]() | 8:53 Nottingham | 3h14 | 12:07 Lancaster | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham to Lancaster
Trains from Nottingham to Lancaster run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £41 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:13, the last at 21:27. The fastest train covers the 166 km distance in 3h 10m.
Distance 166 km |
Average train duration 2h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 10m |
First train 5:13 |
Last train 21:27 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway from Nottingham to Lancaster trainsEast Midlands Railway trains will get you between Nottingham and Lancaster from £41. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Nottingham to Lancaster train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Nottingham and Lancaster
Most Nottingham to Lancaster trains use the Nottingham to Lancaster station pair. Use this guide to compare Nottingham and Lancaster train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Nottingham station do trains to Lancaster leave from?
Getting to Nottingham from Nottingham city centre
Nottingham train station facilities and services
Nottingham has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Nottingham.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Nottingham.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Nottingham. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, 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 Nottingham: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Nottingham: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Nottingham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: none, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at station, 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.
Which Lancaster station do trains from Nottingham arrive at?
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.
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