Trains to Lancaster Castle
It's easy to reach Lancaster Castle by rail. Hop on a train to Lancaster station, which is served by Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express and Northern services from Manchester, London and Edinburgh. From Lancaster it's just a 6-minute walk to Lancaster Castle. Simply exit the station, take the stairs and turn left onto Meeting House Lane. Walk east, turning right when you hit Castle Hill. Head up Castle Hill and you'll find Lancaster Castle!
A visit to Lancaster Castle will transport you back in time - it's a great way to spend a day with the family. Wander into the grounds or simply admire the imposing walls from afar.
For more information about opening times, visit Lancaster Castle’s website.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Weekdays | 05:15 - 19:45 |
| Saturday | 05:15 - 19:45 |
| Sunday | 09:30 - 20:00 |
| Ticket Machine | Available |
|---|---|
| Staff help | Unavailable |
| Staffing level | Full time |
| Oyster Prepay | Unavailable |
| Oyster topup | Unavailable |
| Oyster validator | Unavailable |
| Pre-purchase collection | Available |
Luggage
| Left Luggage | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Lost Property | Available |
Facilities
| Shops | Available |
|---|---|
| Shops note | News agent |
| Postbox | Unavailable |
| Telephones | Available |
| Telephone types | Coins and cards |
| Station Buffet | Available |
| ATM | Available |
| ATM notes | Located on concourse Located by the ticket office |
| Bureau de Change | Unavailable |
| Tourist Information Office | Unavailable |
Toilets
| Toilets | Available |
|---|---|
| Showers | Unavailable |
| Baby change | Available |
WiFi
| WiFi | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Web kiosk | Unavailable |
Staffing and customer service
| Customer Service notes | There are two Customer Information points, one situated on platform 3 and the other situated on platform 4, however customers are encouraged to approach any member of station staff for information. |
|---|---|
| Customer help points | Unavailable |
| CCTV | Available |
Parking
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Everyday | Open 24 hours |
| Carpark name | Station Car Park | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpark operator | Virgin Trains | ||||||||
| Car parking spaces | 147 | ||||||||
| Carpark charges |
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Bicycle Facilities
| Cycle storage | Available |
|---|---|
| Cycle storage spaces | 94 |
| Sheltered cycle storage | Available |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Available |
| Cycle storage notes | all platforms |
Accessibility
| Step-free access | Whole station |
|---|---|
| Step-free access notes | lifts to platforms |
| Ramps for train access | Available |
| Wheelchairs | Available |
| Induction Loop | Available |
| Accessible ticket machines | Available |
| Accessible Booking Office counter | Available |
First Class Lounge
Departures and arrivals from Lancaster
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Manchester Airport | Northern | 09:52 | 4 | Late |
| to Glasgow Central | Avanti West Coast | 09:56 | 3 | On time |
| to Windermere | Northern | 10:03 | 3 | On time |
| to Edinburgh (Waverley) | Avanti West Coast | 10:08 | 3 | On time |
| to Carlisle | Northern | 10:13 | 5 | On time |
| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Barrow-in-Furness | Northern | 09:50 | 4 | Late |
| from Morecambe | Northern | 09:51 | 2 | On time |
| from London Euston | Avanti West Coast | 09:56 | 3 | On time |
| from Manchester Airport | Northern | 10:02 | 3 | On time |
| from Leeds | Northern | 10:06 | 4 | On time |