How much does a train ticket cost from Liverpool to Lancaster?

The cheapest train tickets from Liverpool to Lancaster start from £9. The average price for this train route is around £15. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Liverpool to Lancaster?

The average train journey time from Liverpool to Lancaster is 1h 3m, covering a distance of 45 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h and is operated by Transpennine Express .

Which train operators serve the Liverpool to Lancaster route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day, including services from Transpennine Express , Northern .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Liverpool to Lancaster?

The earliest train from Liverpool to Lancaster departs at 08:13. And the latest train departs at 18:12.

Which is the best train operator from Liverpool to Lancaster?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Northern , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 26 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Liverpool 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 Liverpool to Lancaster?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Northern , with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Liverpool to Lancaster?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Liverpool to Lancaster from £9

Next train departures

Next departures from Liverpool to Lancaster on 8 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:13	Liverpool Lime Street	1h	09:13	Lancaster	CheapestFastest
Train	08:13	Liverpool Lime Street	1h	09:13	Lancaster	No tags
Train	16:12	Liverpool Lime Street	1h 4m	17:16	Lancaster	No tags
Train	16:12	Liverpool Lime Street	1h 4m	17:16	Lancaster	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 21:23 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Liverpool to Lancaster

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Lancaster. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 10mAverage duration

45 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£14 - £18	Average duration5h 30m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£9 - £35	Average duration1h 3m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£11 - £11	Average duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Transpennine Express

3.5/522 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi5

Northern

4/526 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5

WiFi3.2

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Liverpool 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 Liverpool to Lancaster?
The cheapest train tickets from Liverpool to Lancaster start from £9. The average price for this train route is around £15. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Liverpool to Lancaster?
The average train journey time from Liverpool to Lancaster is 1h 3m, covering a distance of 45 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h and is operated by Transpennine Express.
Which train operators serve the Liverpool to Lancaster route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day, including services from Transpennine Express, Northern.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Liverpool to Lancaster?
The earliest train from Liverpool to Lancaster departs at 08:13. And the latest train departs at 18:12.
Which is the best train operator from Liverpool to Lancaster?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Northern, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 26 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Liverpool 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 Liverpool to Lancaster?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Northern, with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Liverpool to Lancaster?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01/12

£11

02/12

£12

Today

£12

04/12

£9

05/12

No data

06/12

£14

07/12

No data

08/12

£10

The cheapest trip from Liverpool to Lancaster was searched and found on 4 Dec 2025 with a price of £9

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Liverpool to Lancaster as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £9 to £33 for a train ticket from Liverpool to Lancaster based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £9, which is on 2025-12-04.