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The cheapest and fastest trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Lancaster
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£48
Average price
£48
Fastest journey
2 h 5 m
Average duration
2 h 12 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
126 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to Lancaster is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to Lancaster will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £48.
Fast trains
Of the 3 trains that leave Stoke-on-Trent 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 126 km distance in an average of 2 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 18 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.
08:502h05
Stoke-on-Trent10:55Lancaster
£481One-way
0 changes
10:552h13
Stoke-on-Trent13:08Lancaster
£481One-way
0 changes
08:442h18
Stoke-on-Trent11:02Lancaster
£491One-way
0 changes
08:502h05
Stoke-on-Trent10:55Lancaster
£481One-way
0 changes
10:552h13
Stoke-on-Trent13:08Lancaster
£481One-way
0 changes
08:442h18
Stoke-on-Trent11:02Lancaster
£491One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Stoke-on-Trent to Lancaster
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stoke-on-Trent to Lancaster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £48.
Distance: 126 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£48 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Stoke-on-Trent to Lancaster train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 00:22
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:44 Stoke-on-Trent | 2h18 | 11:02 Lancaster | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:50 Stoke-on-Trent | 2h05 | 10:55 Lancaster | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stoke-on-Trent to Lancaster
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Trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Lancaster run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £48 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £12
Distance 126 km |
Average train duration 1h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £48 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 37m |
First train 05:13 |
Last train 21:27 |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £12
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), Avanti West Coast from Stoke-on-Trent to Lancaster trainsTransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Stoke-on-Trent and Lancaster from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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
1h 54m
Cheapest Price
£48
TransPennine Express frequency
2 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
Northern Rail (3)
About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 5m
Cheapest Price
£48
Northern Rail (3) frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
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 37m
Cheapest Price
£48
Avanti West Coast frequency
3 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
FAQs: Stoke-on-Trent to Lancaster train
FAQs: Travel by train from Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent to Lancaster.
The train distance from Stoke-on-Trent to Lancaster is 126 km.
Booking trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Lancaster in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Stoke-on-Trent to Lancaster covers a distance of 126 km and takes approximately 1h 37m. Trains run 6 per day.
The first train from Stoke-on-Trent to Lancaster leaves at 5:13.
The cost of a train ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to Lancaster can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £48, while the average price tends to be around £48.
The cheapest way to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Lancaster is by coach, costing approximately £12.
The train station in Stoke-on-Trent that goes to Lancaster is Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT), and it arrives at Lancaster station (LAN).
The last train from Stoke-on-Trent to Lancaster departs at 21:27.
To get from Stoke-on-Trent to Lancaster, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
Trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Lancaster run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Stoke-on-Trent to Lancaster.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Stoke-on-Trent to Lancaster.
Yes, you can take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Lancaster.
There is no night train service from Stoke-on-Trent to Lancaster.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Stoke-on-Trent and Lancaster
Stoke-on-Trent
Lancaster
The major train station for departures in Stoke-on-Trent is Stoke-on-Trent. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Stoke-on-Trent for your trip from Stoke-on-Trent to Lancaster.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 20:00 Saturday 06:25 - 19:30 Sunday 08:55 - 20:30
Parking
- Car Park: Stoke on Trent Car Park 3 (Adjacent to Platform 2/3)
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
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: By the North end of platform 1
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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 accessible toilets are located on Platform 1 and 2. The National key toilet is located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1 & 2
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: all platforms
- 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 Stoke-on-Trent
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station.
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 Stoke-on-Trent.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLoungeLost 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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