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London to Lancaster by train
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First train05:30
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Last train19:30
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey2hr 24m
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Distance335 kilometres
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Trains per day25
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Avg. journey time2hr 56m
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Train operators
Travelling from London to Lancaster by train
Fast trains from London to Lancaster take around 2 hours and 24 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 335 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between London and Lancaster.
1. Are there direct trains from London to Lancaster?
Direct trains from London to Lancaster have been found.
We usually find around 27 direct trains on the route from London to Lancaster every weekday.
There are typically fewer departures at weekends, when we found around 22 departures.
2. How long is the train journey from London to Lancaster?
The London to Lancaster train travel time is normally about 2 hours and 24 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the London to Lancaster train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest direct train to Lancaster is usually scheduled to depart London around 05:30 and the last train is around 19:30. At weekends the first train of the day leaves London around 06:05, and the last at 19:28.

What's the London to Lancaster train price?
The earlier you book the better, and the cheapest tickets we've found for trains from London to Lancaster are $32.47.
Trains departing 30 days in advance will cost around $42 while booking 7 days in advance the price is around $63. Booking on the day of travel is likely to be more expensive, so it is worth booking in advance if you can to save money.
When to book London to Lancaster train tickets?
Trains in the UK usually open for booking around 3 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from London to Lancaster by train.
Which train companies operate between London and Lancaster?
More than one train company operates on the route from London to Lancaster, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:
- Avanti West Coast
- Virgin Trains
You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.
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