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

The cheapest train tickets from Preston to Lancaster start from €3. The average price for this train route is around €12. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Preston to Lancaster?

The average train journey time from Preston to Lancaster is 15m, covering a distance of 34 km. The fastest train gets you there in 14m and is operated by Avanti West Coast .

Which train operators serve the Preston to Lancaster route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 14 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 Preston to Lancaster?

The earliest train from Preston to Lancaster departs at 07:04. And the latest train departs at 23:10.

Which is the best train operator from Preston 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 27 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Preston 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 Preston 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 Preston 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 Preston to Lancaster from €3

Next train departures

Next departures from Preston to Lancaster on 24 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:42	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	17m	08:59	Lancaster	Cheapest
Train	07:54	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	14m	08:08	Lancaster	Fastest
Train	07:04	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	15m	07:19	Lancaster	No tags
Train	07:54	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	14m	08:08	Lancaster	No tags
Train	15:33	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	17m	15:50	Lancaster	No tags

Next departures from Preston to Lancaster on 25 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:30	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	17m	10:47	Lancaster	Cheapest
Train	10:19	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	15m	10:34	Lancaster	Fastest
Train	10:19	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	15m	10:34	Lancaster	No tags
Train	10:39	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	17m	10:56	Lancaster	No tags
Train	11:00	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	15m	11:15	Lancaster	No tags

Next departures from Preston to Lancaster on 26 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:33	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	19m	16:52	Lancaster	Cheapest
Train	07:54	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	14m	08:08	Lancaster	Fastest
Train	07:04	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	15m	07:19	Lancaster	No tags
Train	07:54	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	14m	08:08	Lancaster	No tags
Train	08:35	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	17m	08:52	Lancaster	No tags

Next departures from Preston to Lancaster on 27 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:35	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	17m	08:52	Lancaster	Cheapest
Train	07:54	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	14m	08:08	Lancaster	Fastest
Train	07:04	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	15m	07:19	Lancaster	No tags
Train	07:54	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	14m	08:08	Lancaster	No tags
Train	15:33	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	17m	15:50	Lancaster	No tags

Next departures from Preston to Lancaster on 28 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:35	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	17m	08:52	Lancaster	Cheapest
Train	07:54	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	14m	08:08	Lancaster	Fastest
Train	07:04	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	15m	07:19	Lancaster	No tags
Train	07:54	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	14m	08:08	Lancaster	No tags
Train	15:33	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	17m	15:50	Lancaster	No tags

Next departures from Preston to Lancaster on 29 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:03	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	15m	15:18	Lancaster	Cheapest
Train	07:54	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	14m	08:08	Lancaster	Fastest
Train	07:04	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	15m	07:19	Lancaster	No tags
Train	07:54	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	14m	08:08	Lancaster	No tags
Train	08:35	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	17m	08:52	Lancaster	No tags

Next departures from Preston to Lancaster on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:35	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	17m	08:52	Lancaster	Cheapest
Train	07:54	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	14m	08:08	Lancaster	Fastest
Train	07:04	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	15m	07:19	Lancaster	No tags
Train	07:54	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	14m	08:08	Lancaster	No tags
Train	15:33	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	17m	15:50	Lancaster	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 00:37 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Preston 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 30 minutes and with fares starting at just €5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 30mAverage duration

33 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price€7 - €13	Average duration40m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price€3 - €21	Average duration15m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price€5 - €5	Average duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Avanti West Coast

4/542 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi2.2

Transpennine Express

3.5/523 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi5

Northern

4/527 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness5

WiFi3.4

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Preston 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 Preston to Lancaster?
The cheapest train tickets from Preston to Lancaster start from €3. The average price for this train route is around €12. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Preston to Lancaster?
The average train journey time from Preston to Lancaster is 15m, covering a distance of 34 km. The fastest train gets you there in 14m and is operated by Avanti West Coast.
Which train operators serve the Preston to Lancaster route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 14 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 Preston to Lancaster?
The earliest train from Preston to Lancaster departs at 07:04. And the latest train departs at 23:10.
Which is the best train operator from Preston 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 27 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Preston 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 Preston 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 Preston 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

21/01

€10

22/01

€7

Today

€10

24/01

€6

25/01

€7

26/01

€7

27/01

€10

28/01

€10

The cheapest trip from Preston to Lancaster was searched and found on 24 Jan 2026 with a price of €6

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

You can expect to pay from €6 to €17 for a train ticket from Preston to Lancaster based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €6, which is on 2026-01-24.

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.