Peterborough to Lancaster by train

Travelling from Peterborough to Lancaster by train

Considering a train trip from Peterborough to Lancaster? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train cost between Peterborough to Lancaster

Getting from Peterborough to Lancaster by rail typically costs €66.06, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

Finding cheap train tickets with Rail Europe

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Peterborough to Lancaster departure frequency and train timetable

With 27 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 35 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 06:10 and the last one is at 22:49. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:10, with the last one at 23:07.

Train duration for trips from Peterborough to Lancaster

The swiftest journey time on this route is 3 hours and 15 minutes, crossing a total distance of 236 kilometres.

How far in advance Peterborough and Lancaster tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Peterborough and Lancaster are available 5 and a half months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Additional information on train travel from Peterborough to Lancaster

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 Lancaster city guide to start planning your getaway.