4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Lancaster to London
Cheapest price on Oct 22
€53
Average ticket price on Oct 22
€112
Fastest journey on Oct 22
2 h 31 m
Average journey duration on Oct 22
2 h 32 m
Trains on Oct 22
22
Distance
338 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lancaster to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lancaster to London will cost around €112 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €53.
On Thu, Oct 22, we found 22 trains from Lancaster to London, including 11 direct services.
On Thu, Oct 22 the direct trains cover the 338 km distance in an average of 2 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 31 m .
On Thu, Oct 22 the slowest trains will take 2 h 33 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.
W341721:41 PM2h33Lancaster station (LAN)4:14 PMLondon Euston (EUS)€531One-way0 transfers- W3406012:57 PM3h43Lancaster station (LAN)4:40 PMLondon Euston (EUS)€531One-way0 transfers
- W3397312:39 PM2h33Lancaster station (LAN)3:12 PMLondon Euston (EUS)€561One-way0 transfers
- W34060 · W3419112:57 PM3h14Lancaster station (LAN)4:11 PMLondon Euston (EUS)€561One-way1 transfer
- W33933 · W3397510:58 AM3h11Lancaster station (LAN)2:09 PMLondon Euston (EUS)€561One-way1 transfer
- W341818:41 AM2h31Lancaster station (LAN)11:12 AMLondon Euston (EUS)€1131One-way0 transfers
- W340289:40 AM2h32Lancaster station (LAN)12:12 PMLondon Euston (EUS)€1131One-way0 transfers
- W3397312:39 PM2h33Lancaster station (LAN)3:12 PMLondon Euston (EUS)€561One-way0 transfers
- W341721:41 PM2h33Lancaster station (LAN)4:14 PMLondon Euston (EUS)€531One-way0 transfers
- W3403910:39 AM2h33Lancaster station (LAN)1:12 PMLondon Euston (EUS)€1131One-way0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Lancaster to London
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Lancaster to London run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €33 but you can travel from only €19 by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:39, the last at 23:08. The fastest train covers the 338 km distance in 2h 29m.
Distance 338 km |
Average train duration 2h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price €33 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 29m |
First train 12:39 AM |
Last train 11:08 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
Live departures
Lancaster to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Lancaster to London trains for today, Wednesday, October 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W34181 | On time 8:41 AM Lancaster station (LAN) | 2h31 | 11:12 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34265 | On time 8:59 AM Lancaster station (LAN) | 3h39 | 12:38 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34265+ C00579 | On time 8:59 AM Lancaster station (LAN) | 2h58 | 11:57 AM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
| W34028 | On time 9:40 AM Lancaster station (LAN) | 2h32 | 12:12 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33903 · W34182 | On time 9:58 AM Lancaster station (LAN) | 3h05 | 1:03 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
| W33903 | 9:58 AM Lancaster station (LAN) | 3h40 | 1:38 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33903 · W34095 | On time 9:58 AM Lancaster station (LAN) | 3h11 | 1:09 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
| W34039 | On time 10:39 AM Lancaster station (LAN) | 2h33 | 1:12 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33933 · W34094 | On time 10:58 AM Lancaster station (LAN) | 3h05 | 2:03 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
| W33933 · W33975 | On time 10:58 AM Lancaster station (LAN) | 3h11 | 2:09 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
| W33970 | On time 11:41 AM Lancaster station (LAN) | 2h31 | 2:12 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 G89885+C01362 · W33894 | On time 11:49 AM Lancaster station (LAN) | 3h14 | 3:03 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2 transfers | |
| C02211+W34060 · W33949 | On time 12:37 PM Bare Lane (BAR) | 3h28 | 4:05 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2 transfers | |
| C02211+W34060 · W34191 | On time 12:37 PM Bare Lane (BAR) | 3h34 | 4:11 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2 transfers | |
| C02211+W34172 | On time 12:37 PM Bare Lane (BAR) | 3h37 | 4:14 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
| W33973 | On time 12:39 PM Lancaster station (LAN) | 2h33 | 3:12 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34060 · W33949 | On time 12:57 PM Lancaster station (LAN) | 3h08 | 4:05 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
| W34060 | On time 12:57 PM Lancaster station (LAN) | 3h43 | 4:40 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34060 · W34191 | On time 12:57 PM Lancaster station (LAN) | 3h14 | 4:11 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
| W34172 | On time 1:41 PM Lancaster station (LAN) | 2h33 | 4:14 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G85791+W34160 · W34165 | On time 1:43 PM Bare Lane (BAR) | 3h21 | 5:04 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2 transfers | |
| W34160 · W34165 | On time 2:00 PM Lancaster station (LAN) | 3h04 | 5:04 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
| W34160 | 2:00 PM Lancaster station (LAN) | 3h40 | 5:40 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34160 · W34266 | On time 2:00 PM Lancaster station (LAN) | 3h09 | 5:09 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
| G85797+W34063 | On time 2:26 PM Bare Lane (BAR) | 2h46 | 5:12 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
| C02200 · G89889+Y14762 | On time 2:37 PM Bare Lane (BAR) | 3h23 | 6:00 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2 transfers | |
| W34063 | On time 2:40 PM Lancaster station (LAN) | 2h32 | 5:12 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34124+Y14762 | On time 2:58 PM Lancaster station (LAN) | 3h02 | 6:00 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
| W34124 · W34277 | On time 2:58 PM Lancaster station (LAN) | 3h12 | 6:10 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
| W34124 | 2:58 PM Lancaster station (LAN) | 3h41 | 6:39 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33889 | On time 3:40 PM Lancaster station (LAN) | 2h34 | 6:14 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C01365 · W34285 | On time 3:58 PM Lancaster station (LAN) | 3h11 | 7:09 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
| C01365 · W33877 | On time 3:58 PM Lancaster station (LAN) | 3h05 | 7:03 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
| C01365 | On time 3:58 PM Lancaster station (LAN) | 3h41 | 7:39 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34050 | On time 4:39 PM Lancaster station (LAN) | 2h33 | 7:12 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W00587 · C01296 | On time 4:59 PM Lancaster station (LAN) | 3h12 | 8:11 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
| W00587 · W33917 | On time 4:59 PM Lancaster station (LAN) | 3h04 | 8:03 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
| W00587 | On time 4:59 PM Lancaster station (LAN) | 3h55 | 8:54 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34020 | On time 5:39 PM Lancaster station (LAN) | 2h35 | 8:14 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89895+W33999 · W34121 | On time 5:51 PM Lancaster station (LAN) | 3h12 | 9:03 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2 transfers | |
| W34200 | 6:47 PM Lancaster station (LAN) | 2h33 | 9:20 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34268 | On time 6:59 PM Lancaster station (LAN) | 3h48 | 10:47 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34268 · W34161 | On time 6:59 PM Lancaster station (LAN) | 3h15 | 10:14 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
| W34268 · W34166 | On time 6:59 PM Lancaster station (LAN) | 3h06 | 10:05 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
| W34195 | On time 7:41 PM Lancaster station (LAN) | 2h46 | 10:27 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34259 | On time 8:40 PM Lancaster station (LAN) | 3h00 | 11:40 PM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33861 | On time 8:59 PM Lancaster station (LAN) | 4h20 | 1:19 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, October 22 | |||||
 W84878+W33939 | 6:28 AM Lancaster station (LAN) | 2h44 | 9:12 AM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
| W33939 | 6:38 AM Lancaster station (LAN) | 2h34 | 9:12 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34207 · W33878 | 7:00 AM Lancaster station (LAN) | 3h03 | 10:03 AM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
| W34207 | 7:00 AM Lancaster station (LAN) | 3h38 | 10:38 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34029 | 7:41 AM Lancaster station (LAN) | 2h33 | 10:14 AM London Euston (EUS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34271 · W34170 | 7:58 AM Lancaster station (LAN) | 3h05 | 11:03 AM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Lancaster to London
Trains from Lancaster to London run regularly from early morning on weekdays and Saturdays, and mid-morning on Sundays. The destination stations in London are Euston (mostly), Marylebone, Queens Park, Harrow & Wealdstone, King's Cross and St Pancras. Journeys take between 3 and 5 hours to complete.
Which train companies travel from Lancaster to London?
Trains are run by Virgin Trains, East Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways and LNER, though LNER only serve the route on a Sunday. Direct routes are available, usually served by Virgin trains, with others requiring 1 or 2 changes, depending on the time of day and the destination station.
How long is the train journey from Lancaster to London?
The train journey from from Lancaster to London is completed in about 2.5 to just over 5 hours. Trips vary with respect to the number of changes required - they include either no, 1 or 2 changes. The average journey between Lancaster and London takes 3 hours and 9 minutes . The fastest journey time is 2 hours 29 minutes. The Lancaster to London journey covers about 210 km.
How many trains are there from Lancaster to London?
On a weekday, the first train leaves in the early morning, and the last in the evening. During peak travel hours, at least two trains depart per hour. In off-peak times, at least one train departs for each hour. On an average weekday, there are 26 trains travelling from Lancaster to London.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Lancaster to London?
Departure train station: All trains leave from the Lancaster station, situated in the city centre, near the main shopping areas. The station is large and modern, with facilities from wi-fi to refreshment purchases to disabled access.Public transport to the station, as is a regular shuttle service to and from the Lancaster University campus.
Arrival train station: The destination stations in London are Euston (for all Virgin Train journeys), Marylebone, Queen's Park, Harrow & Wealdstone, King's Cross and St Pancras. Access to the London city centre is easy from all stations, by bus, tube, or cab. Distances to the London city centre via public transport vary from 10 minutes for Euston to 30 minutes for Queen's Park and an hour for Harrow & Wealdstone.
FAQs: Trains from Lancaster to London
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lancaster to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Lancaster to London
Most Lancaster to London trains use the Lancaster to London Euston station pair, with some services arriving at London Waterloo. Use this guide to compare Lancaster and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Lancaster station do trains to London 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 London Euston from London city centre
London Euston train station facilities and services
London Euston has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, 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: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Nando's, The Signal Box, Delice de France, Tortilla, Starbucks, AMT Coffee, Upper Crust, Camden Food Co., & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located in various points in the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00, Sat: 06:00 - 23:00, Sun: 07:00 - 00:00. Information desks are located near the center of the station's main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Euston: Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Euston: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Euston: Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hilton London Euston, The Wesley Euston Hotel, Travelodge London Central Euston.
Getting to London Waterloo from London city centre
London Waterloo is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Waterloo train station facilities and services
London Waterloo 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 London Waterloo.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at London Waterloo. ATMs are available at London Waterloo.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Waterloo. 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 London Waterloo: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Waterloo: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Waterloo: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Woolwich Dockyard from London city centre
Woolwich Dockyard is 12 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Woolwich Dockyard train station facilities and services
Woolwich Dockyard has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Woolwich Dockyard.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Woolwich Dockyard. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Woolwich Dockyard: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Woolwich Dockyard: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Woolwich Dockyard: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B3. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details -Step free access to platform for services away from London. There is no step free access to Platform 1.Step only access to platform 1 for services towards London. Only step access between platforms via station footbridge. No step free interchange between platforms, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: by entrance to platform 1, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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