Trains from Lancaster
to London Waterloo
From £69.00
Lancaster to London Waterlooby train on average takes 3 hrs 23 mins
Lancaster to London Waterloo one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £69.00
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 41 minutes
- First train leaves Lancaster at 05:13
- Last train leaves Lancaster at 20:58
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Lancaster to London Waterloo train times
| Last updated: 02:00:59
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
05:13 Lancaster On Time | 08:35 London Waterloo On Time | Anytime Single, Avanti West Coast | 3h 22m, 1 change | ||
06:40 Lancaster On Time | 09:47 London Waterloo On Time | Anytime Single, Avanti West Coast | 3h 7m, 1 change | ||
07:00 Lancaster On Time | 10:38 London Waterloo On Time | Anytime Single, Avanti West Coast | 3h 38m, 2 changes | ||
07:41 Lancaster On Time | 10:47 London Waterloo On Time | Off-Peak Single, Avanti West Coast | 3h 6m, 1 change | ||
07:58 Lancaster On Time | 11:38 London Waterloo On Time | Off-Peak Single, Avanti West Coast | 3h 40m, 2 changes |
Lancaster facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for VT
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomYes
Yes, located platform 4/5 and platform 3
- TrolleysYes
- Station BuffetYes
- ToiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
Toilets are open while the station is open.
- Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
- Baby ChangeYes
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- Atm MachineNo
Located on concourse Located by the ticket office
- ShopsYes
News agent
- Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop outside the station rear entrance adjacent to platform 3.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
Toilets are open while the station is open.
- Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- AvailableYes
- Operator Name
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from information point
Yes - from ticket office - Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay visit the Avanti West Coast website.
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/LA1 5NW - Operator NameAvanti West Coast
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces165
- ChargesDaily: £12.50
Monthly: £166.00
Three Monthly: £374.00
Annual: £1,200.00
Saturday: £4.50
Sunday: £4.50
Note:For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay visit the Avanti West Coast Website.
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
- Number Accessible Spaces6
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentNo
- CctvYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces188
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
Platform 1 (south end)120 Stands
Platform 3 (middle) 16
Platform 4 (North End), 12 Stands
Platform 5, 40 Stands
- Annotation
120 stands by platform 1 (120 spaces) 8 hoops on platfrom 3 (2 x cycles per hoop = 16 spaces) 6 hoops on platform 4 (2 x cycles per hoop = 12 spaces) 20 hoops on platform 5 (2 x cycles per hoop = 40 spaces)
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
08000 158 123 (08000 158 124 Textphone)
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Staff Help Available
Passenger Assist meeting point is opposite the ticket office. Staff assistance is available at all times during the stations opening hours for boarding and alighting. Turn up and go is available although booking recommended.
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 04:50 to 23:30
Sun 08:00 to 22:45 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
- Step Free Access
Category A - This station has step-free access to all platforms
Lifts to All Platforms, accessible via taking the right hand entrance to the over bridge from the ticket office.
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
Station Message
Planned improvement works are taking place on the passenger lift at Exit 2 until 5th April 2025. Station staff will be available to direct passengers requiring access to the London Underground to an alternative lift near Wasabi. Improvement works are also ongoing on two escalators between the Sidings and the London Underground level, with completion expected by early April 2025. Please note, there is no interchange for SWR services via the Peak Hours Subway from the Sidings.
Please speak with station staff if you require further assistance.
London Waterloo facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Oystercard TopupYes
- Oyster Comments
Only Oyster pay as you go top-ups are available from self-service ticket machine(s)
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
London Waterloo ticket office can issue new smartcards and sell tickets to smartcards including Flexi Seasons.
- TravelcardZone 1
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for NR
- Luggage
- Contact Detailshttps://www.left-baggage.co.uk/index/locations
- AvailableYes
- Operator NameExcess Baggage Company
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomYes
All platforms are partially or fully covered with a canopy.
- Station BuffetYes
Station concourse
- ToiletsYes
The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
- Accessible toiletsYes
The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
- Baby ChangeYes
- TelephonesNo
- Wi FiYes
Free public Wi-Fi is available at the station
- Post BoxYes
Located on the concourse
- Atm MachineYes
Located on concourse
- ShopsYes
A wide range of shops including convenience store, supermarket, pharmacy, newsagent, bookseller, clothing, gifts, travel accessories and passport photobooth.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
- Accessible toiletsYes
The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
- Wifi
- Annotation
Free public Wi-Fi is available at the station
- AvailableYes
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.southwesternrailway.com/contact-and-help/lost-property0207 401 7861 - Operator NameSouth Western Railway
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from information point
Yes - from ticket office - Information Services Open
Please be aware that the station is closed to the public overnight with no waiting facilities available.
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
Passengers travelling on journeys from London Waterloo who require information or assistance are advised to approach a member of staff or visit the information point in the centre of the main concourse.
Staffed information points are located on the main concourse until 21:00 daily.
A map of Waterloo station is available from South Western Railway Assisted Travel team (0800 52 82 100)
- Ticket gatesYes
- Parking
- Contact Details
Email Address: contact-us@apcoa.co.uk
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/0345 165 2030 - Operator NameAPCOA Parking (UK) Limited
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces27
- Number Accessible Spaces2
- Accessible Spaces Note
Parking is free for disabled passengers parking in disabled spaces displaying a valid International Blue Badge
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces573
- ShelteredNo
- CctvYes
- Location
Cycle storage is located outside exit 3 on Station Approach / Cab Road.
Also available:
- on platforms 9 and 10
- on platforms 11 and 12
- Annotation
Please return to your bike within 2 weeks. Abandoned cycles are regularly removed from the racks and those that remain unclaimed are sent for disposal or donated to charitable schemes.
- TypeStands
Racks
- Accessibility
- Helpline
If you wish to book assistance but are not sure which train operator you are travelling with, you can call 0800 022 3720. On calling, you will be referred to the appropriate train operator.
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Staff Help Available
Please visit the information point in the centre of the concourse for information and assistance.
Disability assistance can be arranged in advance by contacting South Western Railway on 0800 52 82 100 between 06:00 and 22:00 or by emailing assistedtravel@swrailway.com
It is preferred if assistance is arranged 24 hours in advance.
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 04:45 to 01:05
Sat 04:45 to 01:50
Sun 05:45 to 01:05 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users.
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
Two lowered ticket office counters can be found at windows 1 & 14 in the ticket office.
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible Taxis
Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach
- Accessible toiletsYes
The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
- Step Free Access
There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities.
Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank.
- Ticket GatesYes
- There are ticket gates to all platforms.
- All platforms can be accessed by wide ticket gates.
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
Accessible bays are available near the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach . For any assistance contact reception located next to drop off point on arrival. Passengers may also book assistance in advance by contacting South Western Railway Customer Services Centre on 0845 6000650. (Open 6am-10pm)
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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