What is the best way to travel from Durham to Lancaster?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains to Lancaster from Durham. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 4 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Lancaster from Durham?
You can reach Lancaster with just £73 by taking a Train from Northern, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Northern2h 58m006:41DurhamCentral Station09:39LancasterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 31/01/2026 06:41:00 to Central Station, Lancaster (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/01/2026 09:39:00. 50 Economy ticket for £73 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 58m
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Northern2h 54m007:32DurhamCentral Station10:26LancasterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 31/01/2026 07:32:00 to Central Station, Lancaster (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/01/2026 10:26:00. 50 Economy ticket for £73 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 54m
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CrossCountry3h 11m006:53DurhamCentral Station10:04LancasterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 31/01/2026 06:53:00 to Central Station, Lancaster (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/01/2026 10:04:00. 50 Economy ticket for £73 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 11m
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CrossCountry3h 12m008:54DurhamCentral Station12:06LancasterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 31/01/2026 08:54:00 to Central Station, Lancaster (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/01/2026 12:06:00. 50 Economy ticket for £73 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 12m
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London North Eastern Railway (LNER)3h 8m007:48DurhamCentral Station10:56LancasterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from London North Eastern Railway (LNER) goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 31/01/2026 07:48:00 to Central Station, Lancaster (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/01/2026 10:56:00. 50 Economy ticket for £73 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 8m
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What are the fastest trips from Durham to Lancaster?
You can get to Lancaster from Durham in just 2h 54m with a Train from Northern. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Northern2h 54m007:32DurhamCentral Station10:26LancasterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 31/01/2026 07:32:00 to Central Station, Lancaster (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/01/2026 10:26:00. 50 Economy ticket for £73 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 54m
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Northern2h 58m006:41DurhamCentral Station09:39LancasterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 31/01/2026 06:41:00 to Central Station, Lancaster (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/01/2026 09:39:00. 50 Economy ticket for £73 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 58m
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London North Eastern Railway (LNER)3h 8m007:48DurhamCentral Station10:56LancasterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from London North Eastern Railway (LNER) goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 31/01/2026 07:48:00 to Central Station, Lancaster (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/01/2026 10:56:00. 50 Economy ticket for £73 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 8m
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CrossCountry3h 11m006:53DurhamCentral Station10:04LancasterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 31/01/2026 06:53:00 to Central Station, Lancaster (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/01/2026 10:04:00. 50 Economy ticket for £73 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 11m
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CrossCountry3h 12m008:54DurhamCentral Station12:06LancasterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 31/01/2026 08:54:00 to Central Station, Lancaster (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/01/2026 12:06:00. 50 Economy ticket for £73 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 12m
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Bus from Durham to Lancaster
What are the most popular stations in Durham and Lancaster?
In Durham, you will usually depart from Central Station, University Palatine Centre or Central Bus Station, while in Lancaster you will be arriving at Central Station, Wennington Train Station or University, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Lancaster from Durham? With 5 connections between 4 Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Durham and Lancaster, you can pay as low as £73 with a Train from Northern.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Northern: you will get to Lancaster in just 2h 54m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Durham and Lancaster are Northern, CrossCountry and London North Eastern Railway (LNER), but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Durham and Lancaster is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Langley Park or to Morecambe, and look at flights from Durham Tees Valley Airport, and landing at Blackpool Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Durham to Lancaster?
The most popular companies between Durham and Lancaster, are Northern, CrossCountry and London North Eastern Railway (LNER). Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Train companies: Northern, CrossCountry and London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
All you need to know when you travel from Durham to Lancaster
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Durham to Lancaster. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Durham to Lancaster
How can I reach Lancaster from Durham?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Train, with which you can get to Lancaster from Durham.
How far is Lancaster from Durham?
The distance between Durham and Lancaster is 113.4 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Durham and Lancaster?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 3 kgs of CO2, a train 4 kgs, a car 19 kgs, and a flight 28 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Durham to Lancaster?
You can get to Lancaster with just £73 by taking a Train from Northern.
What is the fastest way to get from Durham to Lancaster?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Lancaster in just 2h 54m with a Train from Northern.
More routes to Durham and to Lancaster
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Durham and to Lancaster. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
