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

The cheapest train tickets from Lancaster to Preston start from £4. The average price for this train route is around £10. 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 Preston?

The average train journey time from Lancaster to Preston is 18m, covering a distance of 21 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 16m and is operated by Avanti West Coast .

Which train operators serve the Lancaster to Preston route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 15 trains available per day, including services from Avanti West Coast , Transpennine Express , Northern .

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

The earliest train from Lancaster to Preston departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:26.

Which is the best train operator from Lancaster to Preston?

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 Lancaster to Preston?

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 Preston?

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 Lancaster to Preston?

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 Lancaster to Preston from £4

Next train departures

Next departures from Lancaster to Preston on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:48	Lancaster	18m	16:06	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	Cheapest
Train	15:57	Lancaster	17m	16:14	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	Fastest
Train	15:57	Lancaster	17m	16:14	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	No tags
Train	16:29	Lancaster	17m	16:46	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	No tags
Train	16:29	Lancaster	17m	16:46	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	No tags

Next departures from Lancaster to Preston on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:48	Lancaster	18m	16:06	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	Cheapest
Train	07:00	Lancaster	16m	07:16	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	Fastest
Train	07:00	Lancaster	16m	07:16	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	No tags
Train	07:25	Lancaster	17m	07:42	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	No tags
Train	07:51	Lancaster	18m	08:09	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	No tags

Next departures from Lancaster to Preston on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:48	Lancaster	18m	16:06	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	Cheapest
Train	07:00	Lancaster	16m	07:16	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	Fastest
Train	07:00	Lancaster	16m	07:16	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	No tags
Train	07:25	Lancaster	17m	07:42	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	No tags
Train	07:51	Lancaster	18m	08:09	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	No tags

Next departures from Lancaster to Preston on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:48	Lancaster	18m	16:06	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	Cheapest
Train	07:00	Lancaster	16m	07:16	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	Fastest
Train	07:00	Lancaster	16m	07:16	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	No tags
Train	07:25	Lancaster	17m	07:42	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	No tags
Train	07:51	Lancaster	18m	08:09	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	No tags

Next departures from Lancaster to Preston on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:51	Lancaster	18m	08:09	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	Cheapest
Train	07:00	Lancaster	16m	07:16	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	Fastest
Train	07:00	Lancaster	16m	07:16	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	No tags
Train	07:25	Lancaster	17m	07:42	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	No tags
Train	15:48	Lancaster	18m	16:06	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	No tags

Next departures from Lancaster to Preston on 20 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:51	Lancaster	18m	08:09	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	Cheapest
Train	07:23	Lancaster	17m	07:40	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	Fastest
Train	07:23	Lancaster	17m	07:40	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	No tags
Train	07:41	Lancaster	17m	07:58	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	No tags
Train	15:50	Lancaster	18m	16:08	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	No tags

Next departures from Lancaster to Preston on 22 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:51	Lancaster	18m	08:09	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	Cheapest
Train	07:00	Lancaster	16m	07:16	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	Fastest
Train	07:24	Lancaster	18m	07:42	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	No tags
Train	07:41	Lancaster	17m	07:58	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	No tags
Train	15:48	Lancaster	18m	16:06	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 23:36 GMT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Lancaster to Preston

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Preston. The journey takes about 18 minutes and with fares starting at just £4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15train per day

18mAverage duration

21 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£6 - £16	Average duration40m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£4 - £16	Average duration18m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Avanti West Coast

4/542 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi2.2

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, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Lancaster to Preston 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 Preston?
The cheapest train tickets from Lancaster to Preston start from £4. The average price for this train route is around £10. 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 Preston?
The average train journey time from Lancaster to Preston is 18m, covering a distance of 21 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 16m and is operated by Avanti West Coast.
Which train operators serve the Lancaster to Preston route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 15 trains available per day, including services from Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Northern.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Lancaster to Preston?
The earliest train from Lancaster to Preston departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:26.
Which is the best train operator from Lancaster to Preston?
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 Lancaster to Preston?
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 Preston?
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 Lancaster to Preston?
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

13/12

£5

14/12

£10

Today

£6

16/12

£6

17/12

£6

18/12

£6

19/12

£8

20/12

£6

The cheapest trip from Lancaster to Preston was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of £5

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

You can expect to pay from £5 to £15 for a train ticket from Lancaster to Preston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £6, which is on 2025-12-16.

Usually Transpennine Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.