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Compare train and coach for Northampton to Lancaster
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Lancaster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £53. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £53, and a train costs an average of £82.
Distance: 240 km
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3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Lancaster from Northampton by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Northampton to Lancaster is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Northampton to Lancaster
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 Northampton to Lancaster.

There are 2 travel options from Northampton to Lancaster: coach or train.
The cheapest way to go to Lancaster from Northampton is by taking a train, which costs on average £41.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Northampton to Lancaster:
A train is £3 less than a coach with an average ticket price of £45 from Northampton to Lancaster.
The fastest way to get to Lancaster from Northampton is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 46 min.
Other travel options to Lancaster take longer:
Coach takes 7 h 45 min on average.
Lancaster is approximately 149 miles away from Northampton.
The average frequency per day from Northampton to Lancaster is:
- 1 coach per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Lancaster from Northampton as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Northampton to Lancaster:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Northampton to Lancaster:
- You can travel from Northampton to Lancaster by coach with National Express. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £45 with National Express from Northampton to Lancaster.
- You can travel from Northampton to Lancaster by train with Avanti West Coast. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £41 with Avanti West Coast from Northampton to Lancaster.
Yes, there are direct services available from Northampton to Lancaster with the following travel companies:
- Direct services by coach with.
- Direct train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Lancaster as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Lancaster from Northampton.
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