Train travel to Lancaster guide

Which train companies run trains to Lancaster?

Providers that offer services to and from Lancaster include: Avanti West Coast, Northern and TransPennine Express. Please note that journey duration and price can vary depending on who you travel with.

What are Lancaster's opening hours?

Typically 0:04 to 23:59, which are when the first and last train depart, though we recommend double checking this on the day.

Pick up & drop off at Lancaster

Lancaster offers designated parking and pick-up/drop-off points for a seamless travel experience.

Connectivity of the Lancaster?

Popular destinations offering trains to and from Lancaster include Manchester, London, Preston (Lancs), London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly. Regular buses and taxis will be available at the station for onward travel, also. We recommend checking for availability prior to your journey.

Lancaster live timetable

Our live timetable provides real-time information on train schedules and services for passengers travelling to and from Lancaster, check now to plan your next journey.

  • Departures

  • Arrivals

TrainTimeDurationTrain OperatorStatus
Lancaster to Rugby16:433h 8mAvanti West CoastOn time
Lancaster to Manchester Airport16:481h 26mNorthernOn time
Lancaster to Preston (Lancs)17:07NorthernCancelled
Lancaster to Glasgow Central17:122h 17mAvanti West CoastOn time
Lancaster to Preston (Lancs)17:1518mAvanti West CoastOn time
TrainTimeDurationTrain OperatorStatus
Glasgow Central to Lancaster16:412h 13mAvanti West CoastOn time
Barrow-In-Furness to Lancaster16:521h 2mNorthernCancelled
Manchester Airport to Lancaster17:051h 36mNorthernCancelled
Rugby to Lancaster17:112h 53mAvanti West CoastOn time
Edinburgh (Waverley) to Lancaster17:112h 8mAvanti West CoastOn time

Station Details

Address

Lancaster station, Meeting House Lane, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 5NW

Ticket Office opening hours:

Monday to Friday open from 05:15:00 until 19:45:00

Saturday open from 05:15:00 until 19:45:00

Sunday open from 09:30:00 until 20:00:00

Ticket Machine

Available

Facilities

Toilets

Toilets

Shops

Shops

Station Buffet

Station Buffet

ATM

ATM

Bicycle Facilities

Cycle storage

Cycle storage CCTV

Cycle storage notes

Services

Accessbility Facilities

Accessible Booking Office counter

Wheelchairs

Accessible ticket machines

Step-free access

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