Shipley to Lancaster by train

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Overview: trains from Shipley to Lancaster

Find the key information for travelling by train from Shipley to Lancaster, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 07:33 View journey
Last train 19:32 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 1hr 32m View journey
Distance (km) 72
Trains / day 12 View all
Cheapest journey US$18.50 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 38m
Train operators 2

From Shipley to Lancaster by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Shipley to Lancaster by train. With 12 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Cost of train tickets between Shipley and Lancaster

The cheapest train tickets from Shipley to Lancaster start at US$18.50. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Shipley to Lancaster is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 5 and a half months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Train schedule for travel between Shipley and Lancaster

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 12 trains make this journey of 72 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Shipley is at 07:33 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 19:32.

During the weekend, 07:33 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 17:44 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 1 hour and 7 minutes.

Shipley to Lancaster train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 72 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 1 hour and 32 minutes.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Shipley and Lancaster?

You can secure tickets for travel between Shipley and Lancaster up to 5 and a half months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Maximising your travels to Lancaster

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Lancaster.

FAQs about the train journey from Shipley to Lancaster

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

The train route from Shipley to Lancaster covers 72 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.