How to get from London to Lancaster
- 333 km as the crow flies
- 25 train departures a day with Avanti West Coast
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Lancaster: train. The two cities are about 333 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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333 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €36Omio catalogue, Oct 9 | 2h 57mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €36Reading date not recorded | 7h 06m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Train€36Omio catalogue, Oct 92h 57m · directSee Train details
- Bus€36Reading date not recorded7h 06m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
London to Lancaster: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1London → LancastertrainAvanti West Coast·2h 57m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from London to Lancaster
Avanti West Coast runs 25 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:31 and the last at 18:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti West Coasttrain | 25 | 05:31 | 18:30 |
All departures
- 05:31
- 06:33
- 07:16
- 07:30
- 08:30
- 08:40
- 09:30
- 09:36
- 10:30
- 10:40
- 11:30
- 11:40
- 12:30
- 12:40
- 13:30
- 13:40
- 14:30
- 14:40
- 15:30
- 15:36
- 16:30
- 16:40
- 17:30
- 17:39
- 18:30
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Oct 9
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusLondon Victoria Coach-ManchesterBook →TransPennine ExpressManchester-LancasterBook →On this route you travel with Avanti West Coast, FlixBus, TransPennine Express; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Lancaster works
Start with a Avanti West Coast train from London to Lancaster, about 2h 57m. In total it's roughly €37 over 2h 57m, direct, no transfers.
London to Lancaster: common questions
When is the first train from London to Lancaster?
The first train with Avanti West Coast leaves at 05:31 and the last at 18:30, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from London to Lancaster?
25 a day with Avanti West Coast, between 05:31 and 18:30.
How far is Lancaster from London?
About 333 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run London to Lancaster?
On this route you travel with Avanti West Coast, FlixBus, TransPennine Express.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Lancaster?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Where to next
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Avanti West Coast
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026