Cheap train tickets from Lancaster to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Jan 22

Cheapest

$52

Average

$58

The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Lancaster to Edinburgh will cost around $ 58 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $ 52.

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10:08AMLancaster2h10 12:18PMEdinburgh Waverley
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$521One-way
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12:09PMLancaster2h08 02:17PMEdinburgh Waverley
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02:08PMLancaster2h09 04:17PMEdinburgh Waverley
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08:08AMLancaster2h09 10:17AMEdinburgh Waverley
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$521One-way
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04:10PMLancaster2h12 06:22PMEdinburgh Waverley
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$521One-way

Train schedule from Lancaster to Edinburgh

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08:08AMLancaster2h09 10:17AMEdinburgh Waverley
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09:20AMLancaster2h18 11:38AMEdinburgh Waverley
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10:08AMLancaster2h10 12:18PMEdinburgh Waverley
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10:55AMLancaster2h37 01:32PMEdinburgh Waverley
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12:09PMLancaster2h08 02:17PMEdinburgh Waverley
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01:22PMLancaster2h17 03:39PMEdinburgh Waverley
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02:08PMLancaster2h09 04:17PMEdinburgh Waverley
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03:20PMLancaster2h19 05:39PMEdinburgh Waverley
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04:10PMLancaster2h12 06:22PMEdinburgh Waverley
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05:24PMLancaster2h15 07:39PMEdinburgh Waverley
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06:08PMLancaster2h14 08:22PMEdinburgh Waverley
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07:22PMLancaster2h18 09:40PMEdinburgh Waverley
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07:56PMLancaster3h36 11:32PMEdinburgh Waverley
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08:55PMLancaster3h37 12:32AMEdinburgh Waverley
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Sat
Jan 22
$52Avanti West Coast
$56National Express
$120British Airways
Sun
Jan 23
$52Avanti West Coast
$56National Express
$120British Airways
Mon
Jan 24
$19Avanti West Coast
$56National Express
$169British Airways
Tue
Jan 25
$19Avanti West Coast
$56National Express
$140British Airways
Wed
Jan 26
$19Avanti West Coast
$55National Express
$117British Airways
Thu
Jan 27
$19Avanti West Coast
$55National Express
$128British Airways
Fri
Jan 28
$29Avanti West Coast
$56National Express
$230British Airways
Sat
Jan 29
$29Avanti West Coast
$55National Express
$111British Airways
Sun
Jan 30
$52First Transpennine Express
$56National Express
$120British Airways
Mon
Jan 31
$19Avanti West Coast
$56National Express
$112British Airways
Tue
Feb 1
$19Avanti West Coast
$56National Express
$146British Airways
Wed
Feb 2
$19Avanti West Coast
$56National Express
$114British Airways
Thu
Feb 3
$19Avanti West Coast
$56National Express
$123British Airways
Fri
Feb 4
$51First Transpennine Express
$56National Express
$144British Airways
Sat
Feb 5
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$56National Express
$110British Airways
Sun
Feb 6
$67First Transpennine Express
$56National Express
$117British Airways
Mon
Feb 7
$19Avanti West Coast
$56National Express
$111British Airways
Tue
Feb 8
$66First Transpennine Express
$56National Express
$111British Airways
Wed
Feb 9
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$56National Express
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Thu
Feb 10
$52Avanti West Coast
$56National Express
$116British Airways

Fastest train times from Lancaster to Edinburgh

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Fastest Journey

2 h 8 m

Average

2 h 27 m

Trains per day

14

Distance

211 km

Of the 14 trains that leave Lancaster for Edinburgh every day 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 211 km distance in an average of 2 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 8 m .

The slowest trains will take 3 h 37 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.

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12:09PMLancaster2h08 02:17PMEdinburgh Waverley
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$521One-way
02:08PMLancaster2h09 04:17PMEdinburgh Waverley
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$521One-way
08:08AMLancaster2h09 10:17AMEdinburgh Waverley
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$521One-way
10:08AMLancaster2h10 12:18PMEdinburgh Waverley
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$521One-way
04:10PMLancaster2h12 06:22PMEdinburgh Waverley
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$521One-way

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Overview: Train from Lancaster to Edinburgh

distanceDistance130 miles (210 km)
durationAverage train duration2 h 8 min
priceAverage train ticket price$30 (€25)
changesDirect trainYes
carriersTrain providersAvanti West Coast or First Transpennine Express

Trains from Lancaster to Edinburgh cover the 130 miles (210 km) long route taking on average 2 h 8 min with our travel partners like Avanti West Coast or First Transpennine Express. There are direct train services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $30 (€25), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $19 (€16). Travelers depart most frequently from Lancaster and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley.

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FAQs

How much does a cheap train from Lancaster to Edinburgh cost?

Train tickets between Lancaster and Edinburgh for some dates and times can be found for as cheap as $19 (€16)  one way in the next 7 days.

What is the price of a train ticket between Lancaster and Edinburgh?

The train price between Lancaster and Edinburgh is on average $30 (€25)  if you are looking to book your tickets for this route in the next 7 days.

How far is Edinburgh from Lancaster by train?

When traveling this route you should expect the distance from Lancaster to Edinburgh by train to be approximately 130 miles (210 km).

What is the Lancaster to Edinburgh train travel time?

On average the Lancaster to Edinburgh train travel time is 2 h 8 min  for the 130 miles (210 km) long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

What is the departure train station in Lancaster and arrival train station in Edinburgh?

Omio customers traveling this route depart most frequently from Lancaster   and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley.

Where is the train station in Lancaster? Where is the train station in Edinburgh?

Passengers board their train most frequently from Lancaster and travel around 1.6 miles (2.6 km) from the city center to this train station.

Passengers traveling this route most often arrive at Edinburgh Waverley and need to travel approximately 0.2 miles (429 m) from the train station to the city center in Edinburgh.

Which train providers can get me from Lancaster to Edinburgh?

If you're looking for trains from Lancaster to Edinburgh, you can rely on Avanti West Coast or First Transpennine Express to get you to Edinburgh. It's also good to check out all possible train companies for the Lancaster to Edinburgh trip to see if there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

Is there a direct train from Lancaster to Edinburgh?

Yes, you can look for direct trains from Lancaster to Edinburgh with First Transpennine Express or Avanti West Coast  without needing to transfer at another stop in between. Taking a direct train tends to save you time getting you to your destination, so it's worth paying attention to this when booking a ticket for this journey.

What are the first and last departure train times from Lancaster to Edinburgh?

You can take the first train from Lancaster to Edinburgh at 8: 08 AM. The last train from Lancaster to Edinburgh that you can take departs at 4: 08 PM. Omio shows you the latest train from Lancaster to Edinburgh schedule to help you book the best departure time for this route.

How far in advance should I buy a train ticket from Lancaster to Edinburgh to get the best deals?

The price of a one way train ticket from Lancaster to Edinburgh is on average $30 (€25) if you book within the next 7 days. But we recommend booking tickets before your planned travel date to find the best prices for trains from all possible train companies offering this trip. In general, you can find train tickets to Edinburgh from Lancaster available a few months in advance.

Important Stations and Airports for this Journey

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