How to travel from Preston to Lancaster

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Compare train and bus for Preston to Lancaster

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Lancaster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €3, and a bus costs an average of €9.

Distance: 21 miles (34 km)

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€7

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€11

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45m

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30m

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1h 12m

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42m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Avanti West Coast

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National Express

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from Preston to Lancaster

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

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bus

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

National Express
01:25AM0h35
Preston
02:00AMLancaster
$141One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
01:25AM0h35
Preston
02:00AMLancaster
$141One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
01:25AM0h35
Preston
02:00AMLancaster
$141One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Northern Rail (3)
10:45PM0h50
Preston
11:35PMLancaster
$151One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Preston 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 Preston to Lancaster.

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There are 2 options to travel between Preston and Lancaster including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Preston to Lancaster is a train with an average price of $3 (€3).

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

A train is $8 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Preston to Lancaster costing on average $11 (€9).

The fastest way to travel from Preston to Lancaster is by train with an average journey time of 14m.

Other travel options to Lancaster take longer:

Bus takes on average 35m.

The distance from Preston to Lancaster is approximately 21 miles (34 km).
The average frequency per day from Preston to Lancaster is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Preston to Lancaster:
  • Trains mostly depart from Preston station (PRE) and arrive in Lancaster station (LAN).
  • Buses mostly depart from Preston, Bus Station and arrive in Lancaster, Bus Station (Damside Street).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Preston to Lancaster, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Lancaster by bus.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express to go to Lancaster by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Preston to Lancaster with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
  • 7 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express.
Omio customers who travel from Preston to Lancaster often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Glasgow. 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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