Trains from Preston to Lancaster

Preston to Lancaster train information

Preston Lancaster train map

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Arrival Lancaster, England
Departure Preston, England
Distance 21 Miles

There are a lot of rail operators across the United Kingdom & Europe. By searching for your ticket on gopili, you are able to see the trains between Preston in England to Lancaster in England as well as the rail company for this route.

There are 21 miles from Preston to Lancaster. Travelling by train is normally the quickest solution to go to Lancaster from Preston, and it’s also more environmentally friendly than taking your car or using the plane.

Depending how far in advance you purchase your ticket and the travel date, the price of the ticket can vary.

Best prices for Preston to Lancaster train tickets

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Best prices for Preston to Lancaster trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Preston and Lancaster by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Lancaster to Preston and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

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National Railcards can save you a lot if you're using the train. Depending on your age as well as your situation, you are able to get one of the 5 different railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can enable you to pay less for your Preston Lancaster train ticket.

Why should I buy a railcard?

In order to understand the benefits of a railcard, you can estimate the number of journeys you need to break even. You will see that usually only a few trips are needed.

For your assessment, you have to include the cost of your railcard, i.e £30, your savings on each journey (i.e.: 34%) as well as the cost of your ticket. The average price of a Preston Lancaster ticket is £50.00 (1).

Divide the cost of your railcard by the discount: £30/34%= £88. Then divide £88 by £50.00: £88/£50.00 = 1.76. You will need to make about 2 trips from Lancaster to Preston (one way trip) with your railcard to break even.

What is the cost of a railcard?

The cost to purchase a Disabled persons railcard is £20 while it will cost you £30 to get a 16-25, Two together, Family and Friends or the Senior railcard. All of them enable you to get a third off most train fares for a complete year.

(1)Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey

Train Journey Average price without railcard(1) With a railcard 34% off(2) Saving based on a one-way trip Number of return trips to pay off the cost
Preston to Lancaster train £50.00 £33.33 £16.67 1.76

(1)Average price observed over the last 6 months for one way

(2)Price calculated with an average reduction of 34% on train tickets fare

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