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4.6Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Lancaster
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.
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L88274 · L870927:00 PM3h18Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:18 PMLancaster station (LAN)$231One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- W34026+L88274 · L870927:00 PM3h18Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:18 PMLancaster station (LAN)$231One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- W3406010:52 AM2h03Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)12:55 PMLancaster station (LAN)$561One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W339338:52 AM2h05Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:57 AMLancaster station (LAN)$411One-way0 transfers
- W338616:52 PM2h05Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:57 PMLancaster station (LAN)$411One-way0 transfers
- W3412412:52 PM2h05Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)2:57 PMLancaster station (LAN)$561One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 AM4h55Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH)1:25 PMLancaster, University$281One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus8:20 AM5h05Edinburgh, St Andrew's House1:25 PMLancaster, University$281One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:35 AM6h50Edinburgh, Bus Station1:25 PMLancaster, University$281One-way1 transfer
BA1451 · BA13723:25 PM3h35Edinburgh Airport7:00 PMManchester Airport$1461One-way1 transfer- BA1457 · BA13806:45 PM3h45Edinburgh Airport10:30 PMManchester Airport$1461One-way1 transfer
- BA1451 · BA13783:25 PM6h10Edinburgh Airport9:35 PMManchester Airport$1461One-way1 transfer
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Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight 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 train with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 41m. 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 train costs an average of $23, and a bus costs an average of $32.
Distance: 131 miles (211 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$49 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price |
3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration 4h 13m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Lancaster:
A train is $0.05 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Lancaster costing on average $49.
A train is $265 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Lancaster costing on average $314.
Other travel options to Lancaster take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 13m.
Flight takes on average 5h 31m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Lancaster:
A train is $0.05 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Lancaster costing on average $49.
A train is $265 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Lancaster costing on average $314.
Other travel options to Lancaster take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 13m.
Flight takes on average 5h 31m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Lancaster as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- 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, London North Eastern Railway to go to Lancaster by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express.
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