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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Wolverhampton to Lancaster
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
1 h 43 m
Average duration
1 h 43 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
171 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wolverhampton to Lancaster is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wolverhampton to Lancaster will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Of the 1 trains that leave Wolverhampton 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 171 km distance in an average of 1 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 43 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 43 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 train and coach for Wolverhampton to Lancaster
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wolverhampton to Lancaster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 171 km
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2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Wolverhampton to Lancaster train times
The table below shows live departures for Wolverhampton to Lancaster trains for today, Tuesday 25 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:15 Wolverhampton | 1h43 | 05:58 Lancaster | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wolverhampton to Lancaster
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Trains from Wolverhampton to Lancaster run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:13, the last at 21:37. The fastest train covers the 171 km distance in 1h 37m.
Distance 171 km |
Average train duration 1h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 37m |
First train 05:13 |
Last train 21:37 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Wolverhampton to Lancaster trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Wolverhampton and Lancaster from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Wolverhampton to Lancaster train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton and Lancaster
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 06:15 - 23:59
- Car Park: Multi storey
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- 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
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle facilities are currently located at the front of the station adjacent to the multi-storey car park whilst redevelopment works are carried out at the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Due to construction works taking place at Wolverhampton station, rail replacement buses are unable to use the short stay car park at the front of the station. For the foreseeable future rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off at bus stop AH on Lichfield Street (by the Moon Under Water public house).
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation 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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