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Trip Summary
There is usually just one train option from Liverpool to Lancaster per day. The average train journey from Liverpool to Lancaster takes one hour and one minute, though some trains might be a few minutes slower or faster.
| Distance | 45 mi (72 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 1m |
| Lowest price | $12.85 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | TransPennine Express |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Liverpool to Lancaster?
TransPennine Express is the one and only train line which connects Liverpool to Lancaster. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| TransPennine Express | 1 | 1h 1m | $12.85 |
TransPennine Express train tickets from Liverpool to Lancaster start from $13, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 TransPennine Express schedules to Lancaster. TransPennine Express in Liverpool leaves from Liverpool Lime Street Station . And in Lancaster trains arrive at Lancaster Train Station .
From Liverpool to Lancaster train travel on TransPennine Express takes 1 hours and 1 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Friday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Liverpool to Lancaster. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Friday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Friday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Liverpool at 8:00am and arrives in Lancaster about an hour later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Lancaster with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Lancaster to Liverpool.
City Information
Liverpool
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Although Liverpool is only England's 10th largest city, its fame ballooned as the birthplace of the world's biggest rock band: The Beatles. Visiting Liverpool would not be complete without a trip to the iconic Beatles Statue, located near the port, followed by a visit to The Beatles Story museum, where visitors can immerse themselves in the band's rise to fame.
To explore some of Liverpool's older history, the Merseyside Maritime Museum provides fascinating exhibits on the city's great port-town past, including exhibitions on the Titanic as well as the Battle of the Atlantic. Football fanatics should check out the world-famous Anfield Stadium, where regular tours help visitors revel in the history and glory of this iconic football club.
Traveling to Liverpool is easy thanks to several rail providers, which facilitate travel around the Liverpool City Region and beyond. Liverpool also has two significant bus terminals for access via coach and an international airport for those traveling from further afield.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Liverpool?
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Main departure station: Liverpool Lime Street Station
Liverpool's main rail terminus, Lime Street Station, was opened in 1836, making it the oldest operating mainline rail station in the world. It receives regular services from London via TransPennine Express. Local Merseyrail services arrive and depart from under the main station concourse. Here you'll find several stores and restaurants, as well as coffee shops such as Starbucks, restrooms, and luggage lockers. Long-distance National Express and Megabus coaches depart from the bus station at Liverpool One shopping mall, a six-minute walk away.
All train stations in Liverpool:
Liverpool Lime Street Station
Where is the train station in Lancaster?
Main arrival station: Lancaster Train Station
Lancaster has one train station.
Train stations in Lancaster:
Lancaster Train Station
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