The cheapest and fastest trains from Lancaster to Liverpool
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€13
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€27
Fastest journey on Sep 18
1 h 20 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
1 h 25 m
Trains on Sep 18
7
Distance
74 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lancaster to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lancaster to Liverpool will cost around €27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €13.
It's difficult to get from Lancaster to Liverpool without transferring at least once.
G89881 · G853597:51 AM1h52Lancaster station (LAN)9:43 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€131One-way1 transfer
G89882 · G891658:48 AM1h31Lancaster station (LAN)10:19 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€281One-way1 transfer
G89883 · G891719:50 AM1h30Lancaster station (LAN)11:20 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€281One-way1 transfer
W34028+
G853729:40 AM1h28Lancaster station (LAN)11:08 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€281One-way1 transfer
W33903+
G891719:58 AM1h22Lancaster station (LAN)11:20 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€281One-way1 transfer
W34265+
G891658:59 AM1h20Lancaster station (LAN)10:19 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€311One-way1 transfer
W33903+
G891719:58 AM1h22Lancaster station (LAN)11:20 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€281One-way1 transfer
W34181+
G853638:41 AM1h27Lancaster station (LAN)10:08 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€311One-way1 transfer
W34028+
G853729:40 AM1h28Lancaster station (LAN)11:08 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€281One-way1 transfer
G89883 · G891719:50 AM1h30Lancaster station (LAN)11:20 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€281One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Lancaster to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lancaster to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €19 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 €19, while a train costs an average of €22.
Distance: 74 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€22 Average price | €19 Average price Cheapest |
1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lancaster to Liverpool:
A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lancaster to Liverpool costing on average €22.
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 22m.
Live departures
Lancaster to Liverpool train times
The table below shows live departures for Lancaster to Liverpool trains for tomorrow, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G89881 · G85359 | 7:51 AM Lancaster station (LAN) | 1h52 | 9:43 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
G85363+ W34181 | 8:41 AM Lancaster station (LAN) | 1h27 | 10:08 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
G89882 · G89165 | 8:48 AM Lancaster station (LAN) | 1h31 | 10:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
G89165+ W34265 | 8:59 AM Lancaster station (LAN) | 1h20 | 10:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
G85372+ W34028 | 9:40 AM Lancaster station (LAN) | 1h28 | 11:08 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
G89883 · G89171 | 9:50 AM Lancaster station (LAN) | 1h30 | 11:20 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
G89171+ W33903 | 9:58 AM Lancaster station (LAN) | 1h22 | 11:20 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lancaster to Liverpool
Trains from Lancaster to Liverpool run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €10 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:13, the last at 22:27. The fastest train covers the 74 km distance in 1h 7m.
Distance 74 km |
Average train duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 7m |
First train 5:13 AM |
Last train 10:27 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast from Lancaster to Liverpool trainsNorthern Rail, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Lancaster and Liverpool from €10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Lancaster to Liverpool
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lancaster to Liverpool by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Liverpool, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Lancaster to Liverpool
Most Lancaster to Liverpool trains use the Lancaster to Liverpool Lime Street station pair, with some services arriving at Moorfields. Use this guide to compare Lancaster and Liverpool train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Lancaster station do trains to Liverpool leave from?
Getting to Lancaster from Lancaster city centre
Lancaster is 2 km from Lancaster city centre. Public transport options include:
Lancaster train station facilities and services
Lancaster has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Lancaster.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Lancaster. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lancaster: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Lancaster: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lancaster: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform Lifts to All Platforms, accessible via taking the right hand entrance to the over bridge from the ticket office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Liverpool Lime Street from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool Lime Street train station facilities and services
Liverpool Lime Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38, Sun: 07:15 - 23:05. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Lime Street: Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
Getting to Moorfields from Liverpool city centre
Moorfields train station facilities and services
Moorfields has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Moorfields.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Moorfields. ATMs are available at Moorfields.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Moorfields. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Moorfields: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Moorfields: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Moorfields: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” Platforms via Moorfields entrance are accessible via lifts. However the Old Hall Street entrance has no disabled access, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Liverpool Central from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool Central train station facilities and services
Liverpool Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool Central. ATMs are available at Liverpool Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool Central. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Central: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” All platforms can be accessed via lift, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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