The average train between Bath and Lancaster takes 5h 4m 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.
Trains run every 2 hours 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 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from Bath to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Bath station and arriving at Lancaster station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
Bath to Lancaster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bath to Lancaster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Lancaster station.
Book your Bath to Lancaster train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Bath and Lancaster is 298.5 km. The road distance is 361 km.
You can take a train from Bath Spa to Lancaster via Bristol Temple Meads and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 48m.