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Compare bus and train for Lancaster to York
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lancaster to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, while a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 71 miles (115 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$51 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest |
3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Lancaster to York
Compare the available ways to get from Lancaster to York, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lancaster to York:
A bus is $23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lancaster to York costing on average $51.
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
Travel optionsfrom Lancaster to York
How to get from Lancaster to York by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lancaster to York is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX181 · NX170 · YC8402:45 AM 6h27 Lancaster, Bus Station (Damside Street) 9:12 AM York, Station Rd $28 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
NX181 · NX170 · YC8402:45 AM 6h27 Lancaster, Bus Station (Damside Street) 9:12 AM York, Station Rd $28 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
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G898828:48 AM 2h48 Lancaster station (LAN) 11:36 AM York station (YRK) $96 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
W84899 · C245979:29 AM 3h07 Lancaster station (LAN) 12:36 PM York station (YRK) $40 1 One-way 1 transfer
W84896 · C245908:28 AM 3h08 Lancaster station (LAN) 11:36 AM York station (YRK) $40 1 One-way 1 transfer
W84896 · C245908:28 AM 3h08 Lancaster station (LAN) 11:36 AM York station (YRK) $40 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lancaster to York:
A bus is $23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lancaster to York costing on average $51.
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lancaster and York as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Lancaster, Bus Station (Damside Street) and arrive in York, Station Rd.
- Trains mostly depart from Lancaster station (LAN) and arrive in York station (YRK).
- Travel with National Express to go to York by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express to go to York by train.
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