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

The average train ticket price from Lancaster to Preston is $13. The best way to find train tickets from Lancaster to Preston is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Lancaster to Preston?

A train trip between Lancaster and Preston is around 18m, although the fastest train will take about 16m. This is the time it takes to travel the 20 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Lancaster and Preston?

The number of trains from Lancaster to Preston can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 14. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Lancaster to Preston by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Lancaster to Preston?

When taking the train from Lancaster to Preston, you can travel comfortably and safely with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Northern.

Train Lancaster to Preston from $6

Next departures

Next departures for Lancaster to Preston on October 4
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:50am	Lancaster	17m	9:07am	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	Cheapest
8:41am	Lancaster	17m	8:58am	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	Fastest
8:27am	Lancaster	18m	8:45am	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	No tags
8:41am	Lancaster	17m	8:58am	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	No tags
3:50pm	Lancaster	18m	4:08pm	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	No tags

Next departures for Lancaster to Preston on October 6
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:48pm	Lancaster	18m	4:06pm	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	Cheapest
7:00am	Lancaster	16m	7:16am	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	Fastest
7:00am	Lancaster	16m	7:16am	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	No tags
7:24am	Lancaster	18m	7:42am	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	No tags
7:51am	Lancaster	18m	8:09am	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	No tags

Next departures for Lancaster to Preston on October 7
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:48pm	Lancaster	18m	4:06pm	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	Cheapest
7:00am	Lancaster	16m	7:16am	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	Fastest
7:00am	Lancaster	16m	7:16am	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	No tags
7:24am	Lancaster	18m	7:42am	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	No tags
7:51am	Lancaster	18m	8:09am	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	No tags

Next departures for Lancaster to Preston on October 8
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:48pm	Lancaster	18m	4:06pm	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	Cheapest
7:00am	Lancaster	16m	7:16am	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	Fastest
7:00am	Lancaster	16m	7:16am	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	No tags
7:24am	Lancaster	18m	7:42am	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	No tags
7:51am	Lancaster	18m	8:09am	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	No tags

Next departures for Lancaster to Preston on October 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:48pm	Lancaster	18m	4:06pm	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	Cheapest
7:00am	Lancaster	16m	7:16am	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	Fastest
7:00am	Lancaster	16m	7:16am	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	No tags
7:24am	Lancaster	18m	7:42am	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	No tags
7:51am	Lancaster	18m	8:09am	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	No tags

Next departures for Lancaster to Preston on October 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:51am	Lancaster	18m	8:09am	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	Cheapest
7:00am	Lancaster	16m	7:16am	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	Fastest
7:00am	Lancaster	16m	7:16am	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	No tags
7:24am	Lancaster	18m	7:42am	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	No tags
3:48pm	Lancaster	18m	4:06pm	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	No tags

Next departures for Lancaster to Preston on October 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:51am	Lancaster	18m	8:09am	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	Cheapest
7:23am	Lancaster	17m	7:40am	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	Fastest
7:23am	Lancaster	17m	7:40am	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	No tags
7:41am	Lancaster	17m	7:58am	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	No tags
3:50pm	Lancaster	18m	4:08pm	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Lancaster to Preston.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$8 - $18	Average Duration40m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$4 - $21	Average Duration18m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest
Carpool	Average Price$8 - $8	Average Duration40m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars

Busbud 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.

14train 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$13

Average train trip duration18m

Number of daily trains14

Earliest train departure7:00am

Distance21 miles (33 km)

Latest train departure11:26pm

Train Companies

Avanti West Coast

4/542 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi2.2

Transpennine Express

3.5/519 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi5

Northern

4/526 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5

Wifi3.2

Train and bus companies in GB:RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Northern, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway

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

10/02

$6

10/03

$11

Today

$11

10/05

No data

10/06

$8

10/07

$8

10/08

$8

10/09

$8

The cheapest trip from Lancaster to Preston was searched and found on Oct 2, 2025 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 Lancaster to Preston, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $6 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 $8 which is on 2025-10-07.

Usually Avanti West Coast, 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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