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Compare coach and train for Northampton to Lancaster
Omio recommends booking the coach 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 £45. 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 £45, and a train costs an average of £41.
Distance: 240 km
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£49 Average Price Cheapest | £68 Average Price |
6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m 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 coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Northampton to Lancaster
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This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Lancaster:
A train is £5 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Northampton to Lancaster costing on average £45.
Other travel options to Lancaster take longer:
Coach takes on average 8h 20m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Northampton and Lancaster as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Coaches mostly depart from Northampton, Town Centre and arrive in Lancaster, Bus Station (Damside Street).
- Trains mostly depart from Northampton station (NMP) and arrive in Lancaster station (LAN).
- Travel with National Express to go to Lancaster by coach.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Lancaster by train.
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