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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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Compare 3 ways to travel from Lancaster to Edinburgh
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Lancaster to Edinburgh 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 Lancaster to Edinburgh?
The cheapest train tickets from Lancaster to Edinburgh start from £21. The average price for this train route is around £55. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Lancaster to Edinburgh?
The average train journey time from Lancaster to Edinburgh is 2h 17m, covering a distance of 133 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 9m and is operated by Avanti West Coast.
Which train operators serve the Lancaster to Edinburgh route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 7 trains available per day, including services from Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Lancaster to Edinburgh?
The earliest train from Lancaster to Edinburgh departs at 07:20. And the latest train departs at 21:25.
Which is the best train operator from Lancaster to Edinburgh?
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 Lancaster to Edinburgh?
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 Lancaster to Edinburgh?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Avanti West Coast, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Lancaster to Edinburgh?
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 Lancaster to Edinburgh was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of £20To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Lancaster to Edinburgh as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £20 to £153 for a train ticket from Lancaster to Edinburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £20, which is on 2025-12-15.
