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The average train between Bath and Lancaster takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Bath 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.

5h 7m
Duration
224 mi
Distance
£101
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bath to Lancaster train times

Trains run hourly between Bath and Lancaster. The earliest departure is at 1:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Bath is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Lancaster at 8:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast10h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast9h 4m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 57m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast9h 4m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 57m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast9h 4m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 57m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast9h 4m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 57m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast9h 4m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 59m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast12h 4m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 59m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 36m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 1m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bath to Lancaster? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Bath to Lancaster.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 224.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Bath, England and Lancaster, Lancashire, England?

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Lancaster via Bristol Temple Meads and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 48m.

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