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Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Swansea to Lancaster
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Lancaster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £44. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £44, and a train costs an average of £124.
Distance: 282 km
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5h 36m Average total duration Fastest 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 45m Average total duration 11h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Swansea to Lancaster train times
The table below shows live departures for Swansea 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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 | 11:27 Swansea | 5h40 | 17:07 Lancaster | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea to Lancaster
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Trains from Swansea to Lancaster run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £124 but you can travel from only £44 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:59, the last at 19:41. The fastest train covers the 282 km distance in 5h 40m.
Distance 282 km |
Average train duration 5h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £124 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 40m |
First train 4:59 |
Last train 19:41 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Swansea to Lancaster trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Swansea and Lancaster from £44. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Swansea to Lancaster train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea 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 Swansea and Lancaster
Most Swansea to Lancaster trains use the Swansea to Lancaster station pair. Use this guide to compare Swansea and Lancaster train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Swansea station do trains to Lancaster leave from?
Getting to Swansea from Swansea city centre
Swansea train station facilities and services
Swansea has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Swansea.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Swansea.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Swansea.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Swansea: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Swansea: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Swansea: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. Step free access to all platforms, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: on concourse, 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: No.
Which Lancaster station do trains from Swansea 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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