The average train between Aberystwyth and Lancaster takes 4h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Aberystwyth to Lancaster. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Aberystwyth and Lancaster. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberystwyth is at 7:27 PM which arrives into Lancaster at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth station and arriving at Lancaster station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
Aberystwyth to Lancaster train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
Aberystwyth to Lancaster train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Lancaster station.
Book your Aberystwyth to Lancaster train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Lancaster is 200.5 km. The road distance is 297 km.
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Lancaster via Shrewsbury and Crewe in around 4h 49m.