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Compare bus and train for Edinburgh to Lancaster
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Lancaster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, and a train costs an average of €21.
Distance: 131 miles (211 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€39 Average price | €35 Average price Cheapest |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Edinburgh to Lancaster by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Lancaster is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W02947Cheapest
Y39746 · Y38606+W02475Fastest
W01974Other options
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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Lancaster
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Lancaster:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Lancaster costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Lancaster take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 19m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Lancaster as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Lancaster station (LAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Lancaster, University.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lancaster by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express to go to Lancaster by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express.
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