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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Lancaster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £49 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 9m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £49, while a train costs an average of £80.
Distance: 289 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£80 Average Price | £49 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 35m Average total duration 7h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Cardiff to Lancaster, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Lancaster:
A coach is £31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Lancaster costing on average £80.
Other travel options to Lancaster take longer:
Coach takes on average 7h 35m.
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The most popular day trips by train from Lancaster are Manchester, Liverpool, Preston, Blackpool and Leeds. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Lancaster on Omio.
Manchester is known for its industrial heritage, influential music and deep football culture. Red-brick canalside areas, major museums and lively nightlife give it an energetic northern character.
Liverpool is known for The Beatles, football and a waterfront shaped by its maritime past. Its grand docks, museums and lively city centre give it a proud, creative character.
Preston is a Lancashire city known for its industrial heritage, lively student population and the Harris Museum. Its centre blends Victorian character with modern shops and cafés, while riverside parks soften the urban feel.
Blackpool is a classic Lancashire seaside resort known for its piers, ballroom heritage and the Blackpool Illuminations. The long promenade and Blackpool Tower give the town a lively, traditional holiday feel.
Leeds is a major West Yorkshire city known for Victorian arcades, shopping and a lively music scene. Its industrial heritage, regenerated waterfront and large student population give it an energetic but down-to-earth character.
Travel 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 Cardiff to Lancaster.
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Lancaster:
A coach is £31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Lancaster costing on average £80.
Other travel options to Lancaster take longer:
Coach takes on average 7h 35m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Lancaster as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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