Heathrow to Lancaster by train

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Overview: trains from Heathrow to Lancaster

Find the key information for travelling by train from Heathrow to Lancaster, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:13 View journey
Last train 18:32 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 22m View journey
Distance (km) 329
Trains / day 32 View all
Cheapest journey CA$78.65 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 54m
Train operators 7

Heathrow to Lancaster train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Heathrow to Lancaster by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Heathrow to Lancaster take around 3 hours and 22 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 329 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Heathrow is scheduled to depart at around  00:13. The last departure is usually at around 18:32 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Heathrow at around 06:17, with the last train leaving at around 18:18. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 32 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 21 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from CA$78.65.

We think any time is a great time to visit Lancaster, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Lancaster.

Is there a direct train from Heathrow to Lancaster?

The journey between Heathrow and Lancaster usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Heathrow to Lancaster every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Heathrow to Lancaster?

The Heathrow to Lancaster train travel takes about 3 hours and 22 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Heathrow to Lancaster train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Lancaster leaving Heathrow at around 00:13 and the last train leaving at around 18:32 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Heathrow at around 06:17, with the final departure at 18:18.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.