The cheapest and fastest trains from Lancaster to London
Cheapest price
$54
Average price
$118
Fastest journey
2 h 32 m
Average duration
2 h 54 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
338 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lancaster to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lancaster to London will cost around $118 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $54.
Of the 5 trains that leave Lancaster for London on Sat, Jan 24, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jan 24 the direct trains cover the 338 km distance in an average of 2 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 32 m .
On Sat, Jan 24 the slowest trains will take 3 h 14 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.










Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Lancaster to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lancaster to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, and a flight costs an average of €82.
Distance: 210 miles (338 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€105 Average price | €45 Average price Cheapest | €195 Average price |
3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 38m Average total duration 7h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Lancaster to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Lancaster to London trains for today, Friday, January 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W03065 | On time 8:41 AM Lancaster station (LAN) | 2h31 | 11:12 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L02357 | On time 8:59 AM Lancaster station (LAN) | 3h39 | 12:38 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L02357 · W02886 | On time 8:59 AM Lancaster station (LAN) | 3h04 | 12:03 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
W03064 | On time 9:40 AM Lancaster station (LAN) | 2h32 | 12:12 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W02948 · W02870 | On time 9:58 AM Lancaster station (LAN) | 3h11 | 1:09 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
W02948 · W03157 | On time 9:58 AM Lancaster station (LAN) | 3h05 | 1:03 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Avanti West Coast operates all train services from Lancaster to London. Omio is the only official third party seller for Avanti West Coast tickets.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lancaster to London
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Lancaster to London start from as low as $63 (€51) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $132 (€105) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 7 daily trains from Lancaster to London with 4 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 2h 31m but the average duration is 2h 50m
Train Operators
- Travel from Lancaster to London with Avanti West Coast
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is Avanti West Coast.
Stations & Schedule
- Most trains depart from Lancaster station (LAN) and arrive in London Euston (EUS)
- First train typically departs at 04:08 AM and the last at 11:08 PM
Distance 210 miles (338 km) |
Average train duration 2h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $63 (€51) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 31m |
First train 04:08 |
Last train 23:08 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Lancaster to London trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Lancaster and London from $30 (€24). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Lancaster to London
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lancaster to London by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Lancaster to London
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 19:45 Saturday 05:15 - 19:45 Sunday 09:30 - 20:00
- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Waiting rooms location: Yes, located platform 4/5 and platform 3
- 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 available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop outside the station rear entrance adjacent to platform 3.
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- Excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops - see the Station Plan map.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Nando's
- The Signal Box
- Delice de France
- Tortilla
- Starbucks
- AMT Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Camden Food Co.
- & many more
- Taxi: The taxi rank is located beneath the station.
- Accessible taxis: The route to the main taxi pick up point has steps, so anyone with mobility problems can use the disabled taxi pick up point reached via the lifts. You can request assistance to and from the taxi rank can using the telephones at the top of the stairs and at the taxi set down point. Or by telephoning Mobility Assistance at London Euston on 0207 922 6482. The main taxi rank is beneath the station and is reached via the lifts next to the main ticket office or the stairs by the entrance to the Underground.
- Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
- Toilets Location: These are located by the entrance to platforms 1-3 There are also accessible showers located in the First Class Lounge, shared between Caledonian Sleeper and Avanti West Coast.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: These are located adjacent to the main public toilets, by the entrance to platforms 1-3.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Euston
- The Wesley Euston Hotel
- Travelodge London Central Euston
- Waiting rooms location: Located by the entrance to platforms 16-18
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 18 at buffer end, West Colonnade opposite Sainsbury's, alongside station entrance, East Colonnade opposite M&S and to the rear of Nandos and Cafe Rouge
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the center of the station's main concourse.
- Tube lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (Bank and Charing Cross branches), Victoria
- Overground lines: Watford DC
- Bus lines: 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 205, 253, 390, N5, N20, N73, N91, N205, N253
- Rail lines: London North Western Railway, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Go to Platform 2, there is a gate adjacent to the station from the main road.
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
- Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
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