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Outbound fromLancaster to Nottingham by train
It takes an average of 4h 52m to travel from Lancaster to Nottingham by train, over a distance of around 102 miles (165 km). There are normally 81 trains per day travelling from Lancaster to Nottingham and tickets for this journey start from £16.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:06 | |
| Departure station | Lancaster | |
| Arrival station | Nottingham | |
| Journey time | From 2h 49m | |
| Distance | 102 miles (165 km) | |
| Frequency | 81 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £16.50 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast |
Taking the train from Lancaster to Nottingham in 2 hours 49 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Lancaster to Nottingham? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 4 hours 52 minutes to travel the 102 miles (165 km) from Lancaster to Nottingham by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 49 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 81 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway or TransPennine Express to Nottingham. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Lancaster to Nottingham in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £16.50. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Nottingham by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Lancaster to Nottingham
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Lancaster to Nottingham is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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