4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Lancaster to Leeds
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
1 h 52 m
Average duration
2 h 27 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
89 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lancaster to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lancaster to Leeds will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $19.
Of the 3 trains that leave Lancaster for Leeds every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 89 km distance in an average of 2 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 52 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Lancaster to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lancaster to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $3, and a coach costs an average of $22.
Distance: 89 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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$23 Average Price Cheapest | $25 Average Price |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Lancaster to Leeds train times
The table below shows live departures for Lancaster to Leeds trains for tomorrow, Monday, 17 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:50 am Lancaster | 2h52 | 7:42 am Leeds | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:41 am Lancaster | 1h52 | 10:33 am Leeds | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lancaster to Leeds
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Lancaster to Leeds run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $3 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:01, the last at 23:26. The fastest train covers the 89 km distance in 1h 52m.
Distance 89 km |
Average train duration 2h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $3 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 52m |
First train 02:01 |
Last train 23:26 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express from Lancaster to Leeds trainsNorthern Rail (3), TransPennine Express trains will get you between Lancaster and Leeds from $3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
TransPennine Express
FAQs: Lancaster to Leeds train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lancaster to Leeds by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leeds, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Lancaster, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Leeds, located away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lancaster and Leeds
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 19:45 Saturday 05:15 - 19:45 Sunday 09:30 - 20:00
- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform Lifts to All Platforms, accessible via taking the right hand entrance to the over bridge from the ticket office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Yes, located platform 4/5 and platform 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 (south end)120 Stands Platform 3 (middle) 16 Platform 4 (North End), 12 Stands Platform 5, 40 Stands
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop outside the station rear entrance adjacent to platform 3.
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Persons in wheelchairs can gain easy access onto both platforms. However to get onto the Harrogate bound platform you have to go a long way round it will take approx 5-7 minutes.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Cards Only - No Cash Accepted
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Bus stops located 5 mins away from station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up / drop off on Ashville Road adjacent to the station entrance towards Harrogate, opposite the station entrance towards Leeds.
- Metro: 0113 245 7676
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Bagel Factory
- Caffè Nero
- KFC
- Leon
- McDonald's
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Pret a Manger
- JD Wetherspoon
- Delice de France
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
- There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- Toilets Location: Baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet on platform 12 on the South Concourse
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center
- The Queens Hotel
- Leeds Marriott Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 0 / 1 Platform 6 / 8 behind the lift Platform 12 / 15 Short stay car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Bus lines: 1, 16, 201, 229, 34, 5, 60, A1
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express
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