Explore St Bees to Lancaster by rail

Getting ready for a trip from St Bees to Lancaster aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Cost of a train ticket between St Bees and Lancaster

The cheapest ticket price along this route is £25.74. Fares naturally increase as the travel date approaches. A month out, expect prices run around , and a week out, fares can hit around on average. Tickets for this journey can be purchased 5 months in advance.

What’s included in the price of a European train ticket

When booking with Rail Europe, you will be prompted to choose the class of service before checking out. We will automatically select the most affordable option. Choosing a more elevated class will increase the cost, but also often includes a number of other perks like elaborate dining menus and extra space. It's good to know that many train operators do include luggage, Wi-Fi and other basic amenities at no extra cost. Seat reservations and meals often do incur a further cost. You can review the terms of service of each type of ticket at checkout.

St Bees to Lancaster departure frequency and train timetable

With 7 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 45 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:41 and the last one is at 16:35. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 08:34, with the last one at 16:39.

Average train travel time and distance from St Bees to Lancaster

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 2 hours and 11 minutes, spanning 71 kilometres in total.

Booking St Bees to Lancaster trains in advance

Booking your St Bees to Lancaster tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 5 months before departure.

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Additional information on train travel from St Bees to Lancaster

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Lancaster city guide to start planning your getaway.

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from St Bees to Lancaster by train?

The trip from St Bees to Lancaster covers a distance of 71 kilometres.

What is the St Bees to Lancaster train ticket price?

The cheapest ticket on this route runs £25.74. When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost . If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around .

How far in advance can I book my St Bees to Lancaster train tickets?

Tickets for this route go on sale 5 months in advance of the departure date.

What’s the travel time from St Bees to Lancaster by train?

The fastest journey time is 2 hours and 11 minutes.