How to travel from Glasgow to Lancaster

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Compare bus and train for Glasgow to Lancaster

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Lancaster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a train costs an average of €22.

Distance: 136 miles (220 km)

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€40

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€31

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2h 42m

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2h 12m

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3h 43m

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3h 13m

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from Glasgow to Lancaster

How to get from Glasgow to Lancaster by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Glasgow to Lancaster is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Avanti West CoastW02475
08:06PM2h12
Glasgow Central (GLC)
10:18PMLancaster station (LAN)
$251One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Avanti West CoastW02475
08:06PM2h12
Glasgow Central (GLC)
10:18PMLancaster station (LAN)
$251One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Avanti West CoastW02948
08:00AM1h56
Glasgow Central (GLC)
09:56AMLancaster station (LAN)
$421One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Avanti West CoastW02480
05:30PM2h10
Glasgow Central (GLC)
07:40PMLancaster station (LAN)
$361One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West CoastW03057
01:33PM2h05
Glasgow Central (GLC)
03:38PMLancaster station (LAN)
$421One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West CoastW03055
03:38PM2h00
Glasgow Central (GLC)
05:38PMLancaster station (LAN)
$391One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX181
11:00PM3h45
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
02:45AMLancaster, Bus Station (Damside Street)
$451One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow to Lancaster

Travel to Lancaster 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 Glasgow to Lancaster.

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There are 2 options to travel between Glasgow and Lancaster including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Lancaster is a bus with an average price of $21 (€17).

This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Lancaster:

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Lancaster costing on average $28 (€22).

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Lancaster is by train with an average journey time of 1h 56m.

Other travel options to Lancaster take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 5m.

The distance from Glasgow to Lancaster is approximately 136 miles (220 km).
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Lancaster is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Lancaster as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Glasgow to Lancaster:
  • Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Lancaster station (LAN).
  • Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Lancaster, Bus Station (Damside Street).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Glasgow to Lancaster, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express to go to Lancaster by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Lancaster by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Glasgow to Lancaster with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express.
  • 1 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Glasgow to Lancaster often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Preston. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lancaster and these popular destinations at a great price.

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