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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Swindon to Lancaster
Cheapest price
£99
Average price
£99
Fastest journey
3 h 57 m
Average duration
3 h 57 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
288 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swindon to Lancaster is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swindon to Lancaster will cost around £99 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £99.
Of the 1 trains that leave Swindon 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 288 km distance in an average of 3 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 57 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.
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Swindon to Lancaster
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Lancaster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £36, and a train costs an average of £99.
Distance: 288 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£99 Average Price | £39 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 5m Average total duration 11h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Swindon to Lancaster train times
The table below shows live departures for Swindon to Lancaster trains for tomorrow, Friday 27 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13:10 Swindon | 3h57 | 17:07 Lancaster | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swindon to Lancaster
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Trains from Swindon to Lancaster run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £99 but you can travel from only £36 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:50, the last at 18:59. The fastest train covers the 288 km distance in 3h 57m.
Distance 288 km |
Average train duration 4h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £99 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 57m |
First train 05:50 |
Last train 18:59 |
FAQs: Swindon to Lancaster train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swindon 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Swindon and Lancaster
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via subway and the lifts via the main entrance subway
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platform 1 and 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 4
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Front of station, short stay car park and platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Drop off Station Approach / Pick Up Front of the station (Small Ops both drop/pick up on Station Approach)
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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