Trains tickets from Lancaster to Preston

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TodayMay 1
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Lancaster
    Departure location: Lancaster
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Preston
    Destination location: Preston (Lancs), Rail Station
    Operated by: NorthernNorthern
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Lancaster
    Departure location: Lancaster
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Preston
    Destination location: Preston (Lancs), Rail Station
    Operated by: Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Lancaster
    Departure location: Lancaster
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Preston
    Destination location: Preston (Lancs), Rail Station
    Operated by: Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Lancaster
    Departure location: Lancaster
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Preston
    Destination location: Preston (Lancs), Rail Station
    Operated by: Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Lancaster
    Departure location: Lancaster
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Preston
    Destination location: Preston (Lancs), Rail Station
    Operated by: NorthernNorthern
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Lancaster to Preston.

Average Price$7 - $20Average Duration35m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average Price$4 - $23Average Duration18m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
Carpool
Average Price$8 - $8Average Duration40m
1kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Lancaster to Preston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the 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.

20train per day
18mAverage Duration
$4Cheapest ticket
1kgCO₂ emissions

Train Lancaster to Preston: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$14
Average train trip duration18m
Number of daily trains20
Earliest train departure6:58am
Distance21 miles (33 km)
Latest train departure11:26pm

Lancaster to Preston Train

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

Best price found
04/29
$7
04/30
$4
Today
$7
05/02
$8
05/03
$7
05/04
$12
05/05
$8
05/06
$11
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Lancaster to Preston was searched and found on Apr 30, 2025 with a price of $4

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 $4 to $20 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 $7 which is on 2025-05-03.

Usually RDG_FIRST_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.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Lancaster to Preston is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Preston, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Lancaster and Preston, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Lancaster to Preston, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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