Trains tickets from Preston to Lancaster

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TodayApr 27
from $12
TomorrowApr 28
from $11
TueApr 29
from $8
WedApr 30
ThuMay 1
FriMay 2
from $8
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Preston
    Departure location: Preston (Lancs), Rail Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Lancaster
    Destination location: Lancaster
    Operated by: NorthernNorthern
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Preston
    Departure location: Preston (Lancs), Rail Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Lancaster
    Destination location: Lancaster
    Operated by: Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Preston
    Departure location: Preston (Lancs), Rail Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Lancaster
    Destination location: Lancaster
    Operated by: Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Preston
    Departure location: Preston (Lancs), Rail Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Lancaster
    Destination location: Lancaster
    Operated by: Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Preston
    Departure location: Preston (Lancs), Rail Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Lancaster
    Destination location: Lancaster
    Operated by: NorthernNorthern
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Preston to Lancaster.

Average Price$8 - $21Average Duration35m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average Price$4 - $23Average Duration15m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
Carpool
Average Price$6 - $6Average Duration40m
1kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Preston to Lancaster

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Lancaster. The journey takes about 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22train per day
15mAverage Duration
$4Cheapest ticket
1kgCO₂ emissions

Train Preston to Lancaster: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$14
Average train trip duration15m
Number of daily trains22
Earliest train departure7:04am
Distance21 miles (33 km)
Latest train departure11:10pm

Preston to Lancaster Train

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

Best price found
04/25
$12
04/26
$8
Today
$12
04/28
$11
04/29
$8
04/30
No data
05/01
No data
05/02
$8
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Preston to Lancaster was searched and found on Apr 26, 2025 with a price of $8

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 $8 to $20 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 $8 which is on 2025-04-29.

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

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Preston and Lancaster is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Lancaster.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Lancaster, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

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

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

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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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