Edinburgh to Lancaster train from $16 (€13) with Avanti West Coast

Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Lancaster

Showing times and prices for Oct 11

Cheapest

$40

Average

$51

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Lancaster is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

07:52AM2h04

Edinburgh

09:56AMLancaster

$401One-way

0 transfers

04:52AM3h46

Edinburgh

08:38AMLancaster

$461One-way

0 transfers

07:12AM2h13

Edinburgh

09:25AMLancaster

$561One-way

0 transfers

03:52PM2h05

Edinburgh

05:57PMLancaster

$571One-way

0 transfers

09:52AM2h04

Edinburgh

11:56AMLancaster

$571One-way

0 transfers

Edinburgh to Lancaster train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday, October 11

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Avanti West Coast	07:52AM Edinburgh	2h04	09:56AM Lancaster	0 transfersDirect
Avanti West Coast	03:52PM Edinburgh	2h05	05:57PM Lancaster	0 transfersDirect
Avanti West Coast	09:52AM Edinburgh	2h04	11:56AM Lancaster	0 transfersDirect
Avanti West Coast	04:52AM Edinburgh	3h46	08:38AM Lancaster	0 transfersDirect
Transpennine Express	07:12AM Edinburgh	2h13	09:25AM Lancaster	0 transfersDirect

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Fastest train times from Edinburgh to Lancaster

Showing times and prices for Oct 11

Fastest Journey

2 h 4 m

Average

2 h 26 m

Trains per day

Distance

211 km

Of the 5 trains that leave Edinburgh for Lancaster every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

07:52AM2h04

Edinburgh

09:56AMLancaster

$401One-way

0 transfers

09:52AM2h04

Edinburgh

11:56AMLancaster

$571One-way

0 transfers

03:52PM2h05

Edinburgh

05:57PMLancaster

$571One-way

0 transfers

07:12AM2h13

Edinburgh

09:25AMLancaster

$561One-way

0 transfers

04:52AM3h46

Edinburgh

08:38AMLancaster

$461One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Lancaster

Distance	130 miles (210 km)
Average train duration	2 h 4 min
Average train ticket price	$44 (€38)
Direct train	No
Train providers	Avanti West Coast or TransPennine Express

Trains from Edinburgh to Lancaster cover the 130 miles (210 km) long journey taking on average 2 h 4 min with our travel partners like Avanti West Coast or TransPennine Express. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $22 (€19), but the average price of train tickets is $44 (€38). Travelers depart most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley and arrive in Lancaster.

Train companies: Virgin Trains and TransPennine Express from Edinburgh to Lancaster trains

For as little as $19 (€16) you can travel by train from Edinburgh to Lancaster with Virgin Trains and TransPennine Express. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this journey.

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Train information from Edinburgh to Lancaster with Virgin Trains:

Average Duration: 2 h 4 min
Cheapest Price: $19

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

TransPennine Express from Edinburgh to Lancaster train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 13 min
Cheapest Price: $22

FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to Lancaster

FAQs: Travel by train from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Lancaster.

Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Lancaster can start from as little as $22 (€19) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Edinburgh to Lancaster is $44 (€38); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time between Edinburgh and Lancaster is on average 2 h 4 min for the 130 mile (210 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go to Lancaster from Edinburgh by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Edinburgh to Lancaster leaves at 4: 52 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Edinburgh to Lancaster leaves at 5: 52 PM.

When taking a train from Edinburgh to Lancaster, you can count on Avanti West Coast or TransPennine Express for the best way to get you to Lancaster. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service to Lancaster from Edinburgh and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley, which is located around 0.4 miles (727 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Lancaster, located 3.5 miles (5.6 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Lancaster from Edinburgh is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 4 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Edinburgh to Lancaster by train is January.

You have options as you can travel to Lancaster from Edinburgh 2 different ways: bus or train.

Popular train stations from Edinburgh to Lancaster

Edinburgh

Lancaster

The major railway station for departures from Edinburgh is Edinburgh Waverley. Read all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Edinburgh Waverley for your journey from Edinburgh to Lancaster.

Edinburgh Waverley Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Princes St, Edinburgh EH1 1BB, United Kingdom

Phone Number

+44 3457114141, +44 3450774224, +44 1315573508

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sat: 05: 00 - 23: 59 | Sun: 07: 00 - 23: 59

Public transit options for Edinburgh Waverley

Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
Metro: No metro available.