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Compare train and bus for Luton to Lancaster
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Lancaster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €60. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €60, and a train costs an average of €79.
Distance: 181 miles (292 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€122 Average price | €70 Average price Cheapest |
3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 20m Average total duration 9h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Luton to Lancaster train times
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Lancaster trains for today, Tuesday, January 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 8:07 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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 | 8:40 AM Luton | 4h40 | 1:20 PM Lancaster | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Why should you book Luton to Lancaster trains with Omio?
Avanti West Coast operates all train services from Luton to Lancaster. Omio is the only official third party seller for Avanti West Coast tickets.
Why book with Omio vs Avanti West Coast?
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Avanti West Coast with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Luton to Lancaster.
Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Official reseller: Avanti West Coast tickets can only be bought on Omio or Avanti West Coast's website as Omio is the only official third party seller for Avanti West Coast tickets. Trainline, RailEurope, and Rail.Ninja do not sell Avanti West Coast tickets as they are not official sellers.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Luton to Lancaster.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Luton to Lancaster
United KingdomUnited KingdomTrain Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Luton to Lancaster start from as low as $100 (€79) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $154 (€122) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 5 daily trains from Luton to Lancaster with 0 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 3h 30m but the average duration is 3h 6m
Train Operators
- Travel from Luton to Lancaster with Avanti West Coast
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is Avanti West Coast.
Stations & Schedule
- Most trains depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Lancaster station (LAN)
- First train typically departs at 05:13 AM and the last at 08:58 PM
Distance 181 miles (292 km) |
Average train duration 3h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $100 (€79) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 30m |
First train 05:13 |
Last train 20:58 |
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 $76 (€60)
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 $76 (€60)
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Luton to Lancaster trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Luton and Lancaster from $76 (€60). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Avanti West Coast
About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 59m
Cheapest Price
$309 (€245)
Avanti West Coast frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
FAQs: Trains from Luton to Lancaster
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton to Lancaster 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 Lancaster, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Train ticket prices from Luton to Lancaster can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $100 (€79), while the average price is around $154 (€122).
The train from Luton to Lancaster takes 3h 30m and runs 5 per day.
The distance by train from Luton to Lancaster is 181 miles (292 km).
The first train from Luton to Lancaster leaves at 5:13 AM.
The last train from Luton to Lancaster leaves at 8:58 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Luton to Lancaster.
There is no direct train service currently available from Luton to Lancaster.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Luton to Lancaster.
The train station in Luton that goes to Lancaster is Luton station (LUT), which connects to Lancaster station (LAN).
The cheapest way to get from Luton to Lancaster is by bus, with a cost of around $76 (€60).
The train journey from Luton to Lancaster offers a mix of urban and rural views, with scenic countryside landscapes and glimpses of the rolling hills in the English Midlands and North West regions.
A day trip from Luton to Lancaster is not feasible as the travel duration is 3h 30m. Trains operate 5 times per day over a distance of 181 miles (292 km).
Typically, a 2 to 3-day stay in Lancaster is sufficient to explore its main attractions, including Lancaster Castle, the Ashton Memorial, and the Lancaster City Museum, as well as to enjoy the local dining and shopping experiences.
Yes, you can take the train from Luton to Lancaster.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Luton to Lancaster
Luton
Lancaster
The major train station for departures in Luton is Luton. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Luton for your trip from Luton to Lancaster.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 21:45 Saturday 05:45 - 22:00 Sunday 06:45 - 21:45
Parking
- Car Park: Station Road Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step free access via lift to platform 5 only (some trains to Bedford/ the East Midlands) only. Steps to all other platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting areas on platforms 1 to 4
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front and rear entrances
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 00:30 Saturday 06:30 - 00:00 Sunday 07:30 - 00:00
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: Coffee shops
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
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 level access to all platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platforms 2 and 3 and also adjacent to platform 4
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station and Kimpton Road
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:30 Saturday 06:00 - 19:20 Sunday 07:45 - 17:45
Distance to city center
4 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station. Step free access to southbound platform 1 and northbound platform 4 (via a separate entrance). No step free access to northbound platform 2 or southbound platform 3. Most services call at platforms 1 and 2. The assistance meeting point is Platform 4 next to ticket office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
The major train station for arrivals in Lancaster is Lancaster. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Lancaster for your journey to Lancaster from Luton.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Information Deskinformation
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 kmShopping
- 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
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
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop outside the station rear entrance adjacent to platform 3.
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