Lancaster to Edinburgh train with Avanti West Coast

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Lancaster to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Jun 16

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

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast trains

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.

Avanti West CoastW09858
08:09AM2h09
Lancaster station (LAN)
10:18AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$531One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West CoastW10500
10:09AM2h11
Lancaster station (LAN)
12:20PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$601One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West CoastW10504
12:09PM2h10
Lancaster station (LAN)
02:19PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$671One-way
0 transfers
TransPennine ExpressC26820
09:19AM2h18
Lancaster station (LAN)
11:37AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$761One-way
0 transfers
TransPennine ExpressC26814
11:15AM2h17
Lancaster station (LAN)
01:32PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$801One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Lancaster to Edinburgh

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.

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Bus

€36

Average price

€35

Average price

Cheapest

3h 34m

Average duration

Fastest

3h 4m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

7h 18m

Average duration

6h 48m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.5kg

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Live departures

Lancaster to Edinburgh train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Monday, June 16
Last updated at 11:57 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
avanti_west_coastW09858
On time
7:09 AM Lancaster station (LAN)
2h09
9:18 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
0 transfersDirect
transpennine_expressC26820
On time
8:19 AM Lancaster station (LAN)
2h18
10:37 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
0 transfersDirect
avanti_west_coastW10500
On time
9:09 AM Lancaster station (LAN)
2h11
11:20 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
0 transfersDirect
transpennine_expressC26814
On time
10:15 AM Lancaster station (LAN)
2h17
12:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
0 transfersDirect
avanti_west_coastW10504
On time
11:09 AM Lancaster station (LAN)
2h10
1:19 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
0 transfersDirect
avanti_west_coastW10509+transpennine_expressC26808
On time
12:10 PM Lancaster station (LAN)
2h27
2:37 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Lancaster to Edinburgh

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Trains from Lancaster to Edinburgh run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $20 (€16)
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
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $20 (€16)

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

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:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 8 min
  • Cheapest Price: $21

FAQs: Trains from Lancaster to Edinburgh

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Popular train stations from Lancaster to Edinburgh

Lancaster
Edinburgh
The major train station for departures in Lancaster is Lancaster. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Lancaster for your trip from Lancaster to Edinburgh.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 19:45 Saturday 05:15 - 19:45 Sunday 09:30 - 20:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: News agent
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform Lifts to All Platforms, accessible via taking the right hand entrance to the over bridge from the ticket office.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Yes, located platform 4/5 and platform 3
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Platform 1 (south end)120 Stands Platform 3 (middle) 16 Platform 4 (North End), 12 Stands Platform 5, 40 Stands
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Lancaster
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop outside the station rear entrance adjacent to platform 3.
The major train station for arrivals in Edinburgh is Edinburgh Waverley. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Edinburgh Waverley for your journey to Edinburgh from Lancaster.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
  • Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free public Wi-Fi available.
Lockers
Lockers
  • You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
Dining
Dining
  • Bagel Factory
  • Burger King
  • Caffè Nero
  • Costa Coffee
  • JD Wetherspoon
  • The Pasty Shop
  • The Beer House
  • M&S
  • Pret a Manger
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
  • Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
WC
WC
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
Hotel
Hotel
  • Old Waverley Hotel
  • Jurys Inn Edinburgh
  • The Scotsman Hotel
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
  • Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information booths are located on the concourse.
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.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Haymarket
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station

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