How to travel from Liverpool to Lancaster

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Compare bus and train for Liverpool to Lancaster

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Lancaster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 41m. 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 $22, while a train costs an average of $30.

Distance: 45 miles (74 km)

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$30

Average price

$22

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1h 41m

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1h 11m

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30m

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3h 21m

Average total duration

2h 51m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Liverpool to Lancaster is a bus with an average price of $22.

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

A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Lancaster costing on average $30.

The fastest way to travel from Liverpool to Lancaster is by train with an average journey time of 1h 41m.

Other travel options to Lancaster take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 21m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Liverpool and Lancaster including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Liverpool to Lancaster among Omio's users.

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from Liverpool to Lancaster

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Transpennine ExpressW85172
    10:12 AM1h03
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    11:15 AMLancaster station (LAN)
    $191One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Transpennine ExpressW85172
    10:12 AM1h03
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    11:15 AMLancaster station (LAN)
    $191One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Transpennine ExpressW85172
    10:12 AM1h03
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    11:15 AMLancaster station (LAN)
    $191One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Northern RailG89636 · G89064
    8:29 AM1h36
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    10:05 AMLancaster station (LAN)
    $341One-way
    1 transfer
  • Avanti West CoastW33357+Transpennine ExpressW84669
    9:20 AM1h49
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    11:09 AMLancaster station (LAN)
    $351One-way
    1 transfer
  • Transpennine ExpressW84663+Avanti West CoastW33134+Northern RailC31721
    8:13 AM2h43
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    10:56 AMLancaster station (LAN)
    $351One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressNX170 · NX181
    7:42 PM7h18
    Liverpool, Botanic Park
    3:00 AMLancaster, Bus Station (Damside Street)
    $211One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX170 · NX181
    7:38 PM7h22
    Liverpool, University
    3:00 AMLancaster, Bus Station (Damside Street)
    $211One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX170 · NX181
    7:30 PM7h30
    Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
    3:00 AMLancaster, Bus Station (Damside Street)
    $211One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Liverpool 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 Liverpool to Lancaster.

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There are 2 options to travel between Liverpool and Lancaster including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Liverpool to Lancaster is a bus with an average price of $22.

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

A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Lancaster costing on average $30.

The fastest way to travel from Liverpool to Lancaster is by train with an average journey time of 1h 41m.

Other travel options to Lancaster take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 21m.

The distance from Liverpool to Lancaster is approximately 45 miles (74 km).
The average frequency per day from Liverpool to Lancaster is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liverpool 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 Liverpool to Lancaster:
  • Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in Lancaster station (LAN).
  • Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place and arrive in Lancaster, Bus Station (Damside Street).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Liverpool to Lancaster, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Lancaster by bus.
  • Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, Mersey Rail to go to Lancaster by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Liverpool to Lancaster:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express.
Omio customers who travel from Liverpool to Lancaster often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Preston. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lancaster and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Lancaster to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
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.
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