How much is a train ticket from Derby to Lancaster?

The lowest price on this route is €47.18. Tickets booked 30 days in advance cost around , while those booked 7 days in advance are around .

How far in advance can I book my Derby to Lancaster train travel?

Tickets for travel along this route go on sale 4 and a half months in advance.

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

The fastest journey is 2 hours and 1 minute.

Derby to Lancaster by train

Q: How far is it from Derby to Lancaster by train?

The train journey between Derby and Lancaster covers 154 kilometres.

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Overview: trains from Derby to Lancaster

Find the key information for travelling by train from Derby 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 00:32 View journey

Last train 23:54 View journey

Avg changes 1

Fastest journey 2hr 1m View journey

Distance (km) 154

Trains / day 22 View all

Cheapest journey €47.18 View journey

Avg journey time 3hr 25m

Train operators 7

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Train cost from Derby to Lancaster

Ready to book tickets from Derby 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 Derby and Lancaster typically run €47.18.
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 4 and a half months in advance.

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Train times for travel from Derby to Lancaster

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 06:40 and the last departure is 21:46. On weekends, the first train departs at 00:32 and the last train leaves at 23:54. On average, a total of 22 trains make this journey each day.

Average train travel time from Derby to Lancaster

The quickest time by train is 2 hours and 1 minute, travelling a total distance of 154 kilometres.

Booking Derby to Lancaster trains in advance

Booking your Derby to Lancaster tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 4 and a half months before departure.

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Maximising your travels to Lancaster

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FAQs about the train journey from Derby to Lancaster

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