Trains to Highest Point Festival

Those looking for some early summer fun will love the Highest Point Festival. The festival is a great way to enjoy some culture in the sun. Plus, it's got plenty of tantalising food and drinks.

The Highest Point Festival is packed full of musical acts, art events, and family-friendly entertainment. Set right in the centre of Lancaster, Highest Point Festival is also easy to travel to.

Simply climb aboard an Avanti West Coast train. To help get you there, we've answered some of your most-asked questions, below.

How to get to Highest Point Festival by train

The Highest Point Festival takes place in the centre of Lancaster, meaning it's easy to access by various modes of transport.

Coaches regularly run from northern towns and cities such as Bradford, Burnley, Sheffield and Manchester. Bus routes to and from the city centre stop right outside the festival site. Parking will also be available onsite and are reached by exiting at junction 36 of the M6.

Alternatively, you can leave all the hassle and fuss behind by taking an Avanti West Coast train to the Highest Point Festival.

Whether you’re boarding from Glasgow Central or London Euston, you can travel right to the centre of it all at Lancaster station. Once there, take a taxi from right outside the station and enjoy the 10-minute ride or soak up all the atmosphere on a 30-minute walk to the festival site.

What to do at Highest Point Festival

2023’s Highest Point Festival will take place from 11 - 14 May. Although the full line-up is yet to be announced, headliners Anne-Marie and Bastille will take to the stage in Lancaster. They’ll be joined by the unique DJ and orchestra hybrid act Haçienda Classical.

There are more than 100 acts playing across six stages over the weekend. That means there will be something to suit everyone's musical tastes.

There's plenty of creative entertainment for those who want to let their hair down. This includes, but isn't limited to, drag acts, dance-offs, and immersive bingo. Plus, Sunday’s Big Family Day means children of all ages can get involved in the fun too. Explore the mini zoo, enjoy music storytelling, recycled rubbish instrument workshops, and more.

To fuel all this fun, there are a range of regional street food stalls and drinks options on-site, including craft beer and cocktails. The average alcoholic drink costs £5.50, and an average meal costs between £7 and £10. There are organic, vegan and vegetarian options too, available for visitors of all dietary requirements to enjoy.

Getting to Highest Point Festival

Hop on the train with family or friends and get to Lancaster ready for the Highest Point Festival. Once the festival is over, there are also many things you can do in Lancaster as it's a great day out.

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London Euston at a glance

  • Accessible Taxis

    The route to the main taxi pick up point has steps, so anyone with mobility problems can use the disabled taxi pick up point reached via the lifts.

    You can request assistance to and from the taxi rank can using the telephones at the top of the stairs and at the taxi set down point. Or by telephoning Mobility Assistance at London Euston on 0207 922 6482.

    The main taxi rank is beneath the station and is reached via the lifts next to the main ticket office or the stairs by the entrance to the Underground.

  • Accessible Ticket Machines

    Mobility Assistance will help passengers buying tickets if required.

  • Customer Help Points

    A dedicated Mobility Assistance Reception is located on the main concourse adjacent to the ticket office.

    Monday-Saturday 07:00-23:00Sunday 08:00-23:00

  • Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter

    Avanti West Coast have a height adjusted ticket counter which can be found in the ticket office on the left hand side of the Main Concourse when entering the station.

  • Impaired Mobility Set Down

    Assistance is available to and from platforms, the car park and the taxi rank. You can request this from the Mobility Assistance Lounge Reception that can be found on the left hand side of the main entrance or from any member of staff. It is advised to use the Mobility assistance number at London Euston Station on 02079226482 if being booked on the day. It is preferred if assistance is booked 24 hour in advance using the following numbers of the train company you are travelling with.

  • Induction Loop
    Yes
  • National Key Toilets

    These are located adjacent to the main public toilets, by the entrance to platforms 1-3.

  • Ramp For Train Access
    Yes
  • Staff Help Available

    Monday – 04:30 to 01:30
    Tuesday – 04:30 to 01:30
    Wednesday – 04:30 to 01:30
    Thursday – 04:30 to 01:30
    Friday – 04:30 to 02:00
    Saturday – 04:30 to 02:00
    Sunday – 05:15 to 01:30

    Help is available from the Mobility Assistance Reception (if closed please use number on the reception door) or see any member of station staff. Mobility Assistance Reception is open 07:00-23:00 Monday to Saturday and 08:00-23:00 on Sunday. 

    Disabled assistance is available to and from platforms, the car park and the taxi rank & drop off area. You can request this from the Mobility Assistance Reception that can be found on the main concourse between Boots & the ticket office or from any member of staff. It is preferred if assistance is booked 24 hour in advance using the following numbers of the train company you are travelling with:

  • Step Free Access

    Suitable for disabled passengers. Level access to all platforms via ramps. Lifts provided between concourse, taxi & car park and London Underground ticket hall.

    Lift access is available to the Underground ticket hall, however the Underground station itself has only escalators & stairs. Nearby Euston Square station has step-free access Westbound only to the Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan Lines.

    For more information on the accessibility on London Transport click here.

  • Wheelchairs Available
    Yes
  • This station does not offer

    Accessible Public Telephones

  • Buying / collecting tickets
  • Getting to / from the station
  • Station Facilities