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Herne Bay to Lancaster train prices and times

Planning a journey from Herne Bay to Lancaster? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £49.50, with average prices for this route around £52.00. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
04:52 Herne Bay	09:55 Lancaster	5h 3m, No direct	Find Tickets
05:52 Herne Bay	10:55 Lancaster	5h 3m, No direct	Find Tickets
07:14 Herne Bay	11:55 Lancaster	4h 41m, No direct	Find Tickets
07:40 Herne Bay	12:55 Lancaster	5h 15m, No direct	Find Tickets
08:08 Herne Bay	12:55 Lancaster	4h 47m, No direct	Find Tickets
09:11 Herne Bay	13:55 Paris	4h 44m, No direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Herne Bay to Lancaster train route details

First train

04:52

Last train

22:32

Departure station

Herne Bay

Arrival station

Lancaster

Journey time

4h 35m

Distance

248 miles

Price

£49.50*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, Southeastern, Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Herne Bay to Lancaster

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Herne Bay to Lancaster during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Herne Bay to Lancaster for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're travelling from Herne Bay to Lancaster, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn’t require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Herne Bay to Lancaster ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Herne Bay to Lancaster more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Herne Bay to Lancaster train ticket types

Save money on your trip from Herne Bay to Lancaster with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets
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Off-peak tickets are cheaper and offer more flexibility for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and suitable for unconventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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Valid for both an outward and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
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As one of the most cost-effective ticket options available, purchasing up to 12 weeks in advance can save you a considerable amount of money.
Season train tickets
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It’s a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for Split tickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for Split tickets is 30%.

Trains from Herne Bay to Lancaster from £49.50*

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Herne Bay to Lancaster train prices and times

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