How to travel from Prestbury to Lancaster by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Prestbury to Lancaster? Look no further.
You'll usually find 9 trains per day running between Prestbury and Lancaster, which usually take 2 hours 40 minutes to complete the 59 miles (95 km) journey. It can take as little as 1 hour 53 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Lancaster by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. Both Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express trains operate on this route, offering modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage as standard.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices – we'll show you how much you can save on train tickets from Prestbury to Lancaster if you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Lancaster? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
FAQs about the train journey from Prestbury to Lancaster
Want to know more about your journey from Prestbury to Lancaster? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
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Cheap train tickets from Prestbury to Lancaster
Book in advance
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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 Prestbury to Lancaster 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.
Split your tickets
Download our app to find split tickets — courtesy of SplitSave, our handy feature which 'splits' your train tickets where possible to find you a better deal. Learn more about the clever tech behind split tickets, and how to spot SplitSave discounts in our app.
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.