Cheapest price
$53
Average price
$70
Fastest journey
2 h 9 m
Average duration
2 h 13 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
211 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lancaster to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lancaster to Edinburgh will cost around $70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $53.
Of the 6 trains that leave Lancaster for Edinburgh on Mon, Jun 16, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 16 the direct trains cover the 211 km distance in an average of 2 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 9 m .
On Mon, Jun 16 the slowest trains will take 2 h 18 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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lancaster to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg.
Most popular Train | Bus |
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€36 Average price | €35 Average price Cheapest |
3h 34m Average duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 18m Average duration 6h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | On time 7:09 AM Lancaster station (LAN) | 2h09 | 9:18 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 8:19 AM Lancaster station (LAN) | 2h18 | 10:37 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 9:09 AM Lancaster station (LAN) | 2h11 | 11:20 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 10:15 AM Lancaster station (LAN) | 2h17 | 12:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 11:09 AM Lancaster station (LAN) | 2h10 | 1:19 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() ![]() | On time 12:10 PM Lancaster station (LAN) | 2h27 | 2:37 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
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Distance 130 miles (210 km) |
Average train duration 3h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 9m |
First train 05:52 |
Last train 20:11 |
Find the best trains from Lancaster to Edinburgh with Omio's travel partners Virgin Trains and TransPennine Express from $21 (€17). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.
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.
Lancaster to Edinburgh train information with Virgin Trains:
Passengers board the train most frequently from Lancaster, which is located around 3.5 miles (5.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Edinburgh Waverley, located 0.4 miles (727 m) away from the city centre.
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