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The cheapest and fastest trains from Lancaster to Liverpool
Showing times and prices for Dec 21
Cheapest price
€12
Average price
€23
Fastest journey
1 h 40 m
Average duration
1 h 56 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
74 km
Cheap tickets
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 €23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €12.
Fast trains
Of the 3 trains that leave Lancaster for Liverpool on Sun, Dec 21, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct trains cover the 74 km distance in an average of 1 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 2 h 24 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
08:45AM2h24
Lancaster11:09AMLiverpool
€121One-way
0 transfers
08:53PM1h40
Lancaster10:33PMLiverpool
€281One-way
0 transfers
10:44AM1h45
Lancaster12:29PMLiverpool
€281One-way
0 transfers
08:53PM1h40
Lancaster10:33PMLiverpool
€281One-way
0 transfers
10:44AM1h45
Lancaster12:29PMLiverpool
€281One-way
0 transfers
08:45AM2h24
Lancaster11:09AMLiverpool
€121One-way
0 transfers
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 train with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €7, and a bus costs an average of €18.
Distance: 74 km
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€18 Average price Cheapest | €20 Average price |
1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration 2h 12m 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.
Live departures
Lancaster to Liverpool train times
The table below shows live departures for Lancaster to Liverpool trains for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 3:33 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L02256+L08589 | On time 8:41 AM Lancaster station (LAN) | 1h27 | 10:08 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| L07197 · L06842 | On time 8:48 AM Lancaster station (LAN) | 1h31 | 10:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| W01977+L06842 | On time 8:59 AM Lancaster station (LAN) | 1h20 | 10:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| L02257+L08579 | On time 9:41 AM Lancaster station (LAN) | 1h27 | 11:08 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| L07193 · L08079 | On time 9:50 AM Lancaster station (LAN) | 1h30 | 11:20 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| W01976+L08079 | On time 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
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Lancaster to Liverpool run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:13, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 74 km distance in 1h 8m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 74 km |
Average train duration 1h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 8m |
First train 05:13 |
Last train 23:30 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast from Lancaster to Liverpool trainsNorthern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Lancaster and Liverpool from €7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 30m
Cheapest Price
€7
Northern Rail (3) frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
TransPennine Express
About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 13m
Cheapest Price
€13
TransPennine Express frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Avanti West Coast
About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 45m
Cheapest Price
€28
Avanti West Coast frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
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.
Cheap train tickets from Lancaster to Liverpool can start from as little as €7 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Lancaster to Liverpool is €12; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Lancaster to Liverpool is 1 h 8 min to travel the 73 km long trip, with around there are 8 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Lancaster to Liverpool leaves at 05: 13. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Lancaster to Liverpool leaves at 22: 20.
There are 8 trains a day from Lancaster to Liverpool which require at least one change with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express or Avanti West Coast. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
Take the Lancaster to Liverpool train with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express or Avanti West Coast. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the trip to Liverpool from Lancaster as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 22: 20.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Lancaster, which is located around 3.5 miles (5.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Liverpool Lime Street, located 0.4 miles (732 m) away from the city centre.
A day trip to Liverpool from Lancaster is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 8 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Lancaster to Liverpool by train is March.
You have options as you can travel from Lancaster to Liverpool 2 different ways: coach or train.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Lancaster to Liverpool
Lancaster
Liverpool
The major train station for departures in Lancaster is Lancaster. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Lancaster for your trip from Lancaster to Liverpool.
Lancaster
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 19:45 Saturday 05:15 - 19:45 Sunday 09:30 - 20:00
Distance to city center
2 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: News agent
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Yes, located platform 4/5 and platform 3
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 (south end)120 Stands Platform 3 (middle) 16 Platform 4 (North End), 12 Stands Platform 5, 40 Stands
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Lancaster
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop outside the station rear entrance adjacent to platform 3.
The major train station for arrivals in Liverpool is Liverpool Lime Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Liverpool Lime Street for your journey to Liverpool from Lancaster.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersShoppingParkingDining
ATM
TaxisAccessibilityWC
HotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
Wifi
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
Lockers
- 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.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Various retail establishments including Photo Booths to purchase items whilst in the station
Parking
- Car Park: Short stay car park located on Skelhorne Street & Long Stay Car Park located on Lord Nelson Street
Dining
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Starbucks
- JD Wetherspoon
Taxis
- Taxi: The station taxi rank is located at Skelhorne Street side of the station. There are two customer help points located for passengers requiring assistance.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis at Liverpool Lime Street station can be provided at the taxi rank. If you require a private accessible taxi please locate a member of the station staff and they will provide you with a local taxi firm company number.
Accessibility
- Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
WC
- Toilets Location: Male and Female toilets located on the station concourse by Lord Nelson street entrance
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key (RADAR) toilet is located next to the Male and Female toilets by the Lord Nelson Street entrance. If you do not have a key please locate a member of staff and they will provide you with one.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
Hotel
- Pembroke Studios
- Riley’s Rooms
- Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Located on main concourse
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alongside station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Located in the main concourse.
Public transit options for Liverpool Lime Street
- Suburban train lines: Wirral Line (green)
- Bus lines: 9, 10, 61, 82, 79, 86C, 500
- Train lines: Northern, West Midlands, TransPennine Express, East Midlands, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Northwestern
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.
Liverpool Central
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:25 - 00:16 Sunday 07:45 - 00:16 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Convenience store Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are located next to the public toilets on the Station Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Next to Mail entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- 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
Public transit options for Liverpool Central
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: 32 Great Charlotte Street, Liverpool 1
Liverpool, John Lennon Airport
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