Northampton to Lancaster by train

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Overview: trains from Northampton to Lancaster

Find the key information for travelling by train from Northampton 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 05:20 View journey
Last train 23:35 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 13m View journey
Distance (km) 238
Trains / day 24 View all
Cheapest journey €54.66 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 33m
Train operators 4

Northampton to Lancaster by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Northampton to Lancaster? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 238 kilometres.

Cost of train travel from Northampton to Lancaster

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Northampton to Lancaster:

  • Cheapest ticket: €54.66

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Northampton to Lancaster departure timetable

On this route, 24 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Northampton at 05:20 and the last leaving at 23:35 during the week.

For weekend travel to Lancaster, the earliest departure is at 05:41 and the last one is at 23:00. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 33 minutes.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Northampton to Lancaster?

On this route spanning 238 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 2 hours and 13 minutes.

Booking Northampton to Lancaster trains in advance

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

Get notified of when tickets open for travel between Northampton and Lancaster by setting up a booking alert. We will send you an email as soon as your tickets are available for purchase.

Learn even more about travelling from Northampton to Lancaster by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Lancaster.

FAQs about the train journey from Northampton to Lancaster

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

The total distance between Northampton and Lancaster by train is 238 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.