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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to Lancaster
Cheapest price
£126
Average price
£126
Fastest journey
5 h 40 m
Average duration
5 h 40 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
282 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swansea to Lancaster is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swansea to Lancaster will cost around £126 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £126.
Of the 1 trains that leave Swansea for Lancaster every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 282 km distance in an average of 5 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 40 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.
11:275h40Swansea17:07Lancaster£1261One-way0 changes
- 11:275h40Swansea17:07Lancaster£1261One-way0 changes
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 £45. 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 £45, and a train costs an average of £126.
Distance: 282 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£126 Average Price | £47 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 36m Average total duration Fastest 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 45m Average total duration 11h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Swansea to Lancaster train times
The table below shows live departures for Swansea to Lancaster trains for tomorrow, Friday 29 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 £126 but you can travel from only £45 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 £126 |
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 £45. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Transport for Wales
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
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00 Tickets requiring reservations: Mon-Sat 0910-1845
- Car Park: Mariners Road (until 30 April 2019). Thereafter please use the top level of Ivy Street (High Street) multistorey car park.
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stops on High Street outside the station
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWC
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Information 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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