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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Glasgow Central | Lancaster | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Glasgow Central | Lancaster | Fastest | ||||
 | Train | Glasgow Central | Lancaster | No tags | ||||
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Glasgow to Lancaster
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Lancaster. The journey takes about 3 hours and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Glasgow to Lancaster by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Glasgow to Lancaster?
The cheapest train tickets from Glasgow to Lancaster start from £16. The average price for this train route is around £40. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Glasgow to Lancaster?
The average train journey time from Glasgow to Lancaster is 2h 17m, covering a distance of 138 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 56m and is operated by Avanti West Coast.
Which train operators serve the Glasgow to Lancaster route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 10 trains available per day, including services from Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Glasgow to Lancaster?
The earliest train from Glasgow to Lancaster departs at 07:09. And the latest train departs at 18:34.
Which is the best train operator from Glasgow to Lancaster?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Avanti West Coast, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 42 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Glasgow to Lancaster?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transpennine Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Glasgow to Lancaster?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Transpennine Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Glasgow to Lancaster?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Transpennine Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Glasgow to Lancaster was searched and found on 3 Dec 2025 with a price of £15To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Glasgow to Lancaster as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £15 to £130 for a train ticket from Glasgow to Lancaster based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £20, which is on 2025-12-06.
