Bradford to Lancaster by train

  • First train
    00:04
  • Last train
    21:32
  • Avg changes
    1
  • Fastest journey
    1hr 42m
  • Distance
    75 kilometres
  • Trains per day
    10
  • Avg. journey time
    2hr 6m
  • Train operators
Prices explained

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The cheapest price is the lowest fare we've ever found for this journey. These prices can usually be found by searching when booking opens but they vary due to availability, which depends on factors like the day of the week or time of year.

More popular journeys include 30 days in advance and 7 days in advance prices. These are updated every two weeks using prices we've found by searching exactly 7 or 30 days from the most recent Thursday (we picked Thursday because this is when average prices are usually found).

30 day and 7 day prices fluctuate based on demand and availability at the time of search. For example, the 7-day price in summer is likely to be more expensive than the same journey in winter.

Prices are sourced in GBP and converted to other currencies using the daily market exchange rate.

We're always seeking to improve how price-checking works, and we welcome feedback on how we can make it better.

Explore Bradford to Lancaster by rail

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

Train cost from Bradford to Lancaster

Ready to book tickets from Bradford to Lancaster? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Bradford and Lancaster typically run US$15.87.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 5 and a half months in advance.

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Bradford to Lancaster departure frequency and train timetable

With 10 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 1 hour and 23 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 06:16 and the last one is at 21:28. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 00:04, with the last one at 21:32.

Average train travel time from Bradford to Lancaster

The quickest time by train is 1 hour and 42 minutes, travelling a total distance of 75 kilometres.

Booking time frame: Bradford to Lancaster trains

Tickets for travel to Lancaster along this route are available for purchase 5 and a half months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Making the most of your trip to Lancaster

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Lancaster.

FAQs about the train journey from Bradford to Lancaster

Want to know more about your journey from Bradford to Lancaster? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What’s the distance between Bradford and Lancaster by train?

The train journey from Bradford to Lancaster covers 75 kilometres in total.

How much does the train from Bradford to Lancaster cost?

The lowest fare on this route is US$15.87. If booked 30 days in advance, tickets are priced around . When booked 7 days before travel, expect to pay around .

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

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

How long does it take to get from Bradford to Lancaster?

The quickest journey is 1 hour and 42 minutes.

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