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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

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.

W09858

08:09AM2h09

Lancaster station (LAN)

10:18AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)

$531One-way

0 transfers

W10500

10:09AM2h11

Lancaster station (LAN)

12:20PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)

$601One-way

0 transfers

W10504

12:09PM2h10

Lancaster station (LAN)

02:19PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)

$671One-way

0 transfers

C26820

09:19AM2h18

Lancaster station (LAN)

11:37AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)

$761One-way

0 transfers

C26814

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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Most popular Train	Bus
€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.

Live departures

Lancaster to Edinburgh train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Monday, June 16

Last updated at 11:57 PM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
W09858	On time 7:09 AM Lancaster station (LAN)	2h09	9:18 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	0 transfersDirect
C26820	On time 8:19 AM Lancaster station (LAN)	2h18	10:37 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	0 transfersDirect
W10500	On time 9:09 AM Lancaster station (LAN)	2h11	11:20 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	0 transfersDirect
C26814	On time 10:15 AM Lancaster station (LAN)	2h17	12:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	0 transfersDirect
W10504	On time 11:09 AM Lancaster station (LAN)	2h10	1:19 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	0 transfersDirect
W10509+C26808	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

United Kingdom

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

Direct trains

Fastest train

2h 9m

First train

05:52

Last train

20:11

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

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.

Train information from Lancaster to Edinburgh with TransPennine Express:

Average Duration: 2 h 17 min
Cheapest Price: $22

FAQs: Trains from Lancaster to Edinburgh

FAQs: Travel by train from Lancaster to Edinburgh 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 Lancaster to Edinburgh.

Cheap train tickets from Lancaster to Edinburgh can start from as little as $17 (€14) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Lancaster to Edinburgh is $44 (€36); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Lancaster to Edinburgh train travel time is 2 h 9 min for the 130 mile (210 km) long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Lancaster to Edinburgh leaves at 5: 51 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Lancaster to Edinburgh leaves at 9: 25 PM.

There are 6 trains a day from Lancaster to Edinburgh which require at least one change with Avanti West Coast or TransPennine Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

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

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 9: 25 PM.

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.

A trip to Edinburgh from Lancaster is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 9 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

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

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Lancaster to Edinburgh including taking a bus or train.

popular train stations

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.

Lancaster

Amenities at train station

Shopping

Parking

Dining

Accessibility

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Information Desk

information

Address

Lancaster station, Meeting House Lane, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 5NW

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 19:45 Saturday 05:15 - 19:45 Sunday 09:30 - 20:00

Distance to city center

2 km

Shopping

Type of shops available: News agent

Parking

Car Park: Station Car Park

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

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

Waiting rooms location: Yes, located platform 4/5 and platform 3

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 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