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

The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Lancaster start from £16. The average price for this train route is around £26. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Lancaster?

The average train journey time from Birmingham to Lancaster is 2h 1m, covering a distance of 115 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h and is operated by Avanti West Coast .

Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Lancaster route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 10 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Birmingham to Lancaster departs at 07:07. And the latest train departs at 19:07.

Train Birmingham to Lancaster from £16

Next train departures

Next departures from Birmingham to Lancaster on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:07	Birmingham New Street	2h 2m	18:09	Lancaster	Cheapest
Train	15:07	Birmingham New Street	2h	17:07	Lancaster	Fastest
Train	15:07	Birmingham New Street	2h	17:07	Lancaster	No tags
Train	16:07	Birmingham New Street	2h 2m	18:09	Lancaster	No tags
Train	17:07	Birmingham New Street	2h	19:07	Lancaster	No tags

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We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Lancaster. The journey takes about 2 hours 1 minute and with fares starting at just £16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10train per day

2h 1mAverage duration

115 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£15 - £53	Average duration4h	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£16 - £126	Average duration2h 1m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£14 - £14	Average duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Avanti West Coast

4/542 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi2.2

Based on 42 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Avanti West Coast ticket prices on this trip start at £16

Avanti West Coast Birmingham Lancaster recent customer reviews

I was not able to travel as was not well.

Eunice B.

27 May 2024

Very much satisfied

Edrisa S.

30 April 2022

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham 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 Birmingham to Lancaster?
The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Lancaster start from £16. The average price for this train route is around £26. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Lancaster?
The average train journey time from Birmingham to Lancaster is 2h 1m, covering a distance of 115 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h and is operated by Avanti West Coast.
Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Lancaster route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 10 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Lancaster?
The earliest train from Birmingham to Lancaster departs at 07:07. And the latest train departs at 19:07.

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

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The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Lancaster was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of £16

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

You can expect to pay from £16 to £120 for a train ticket from Birmingham to Lancaster based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £16, which is on 2025-12-16.