Lancaster to Nottingham by train

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Overview: trains from Lancaster to Nottingham

Find the key information for travelling by train from Lancaster to Nottingham, 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 05:13 View journey
Last train 22:27 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 55m View journey
Distance (km) 165
Trains / day 44 View all
Cheapest journey €54.06 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 53m
Train operators 10

Explore Lancaster to Nottingham by rail

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

Train ticket cost for journeys between Lancaster and Nottingham

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically €54.06, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Lancaster to Nottingham daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Nottingham on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 44 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 05:13: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 22:27: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 06:29: departure of first train on weekends

  • 22:19: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 10 minutes: frequency of train departures

Train travel time and distance from Lancaster to Nottingham

Trains can complete this route in as little as 2 hours and 55 minutes. The total distance travelled is 165 kilometres.

Booking time frame: Lancaster to Nottingham trains

Tickets for travel to Nottingham 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.

Additional information on train travel from Lancaster to Nottingham

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 Nottingham city guide to start planning your getaway.

FAQs about the train journey from Lancaster to Nottingham

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

The train journey from Lancaster to Nottingham covers 165 kilometres in total.

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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.