The average train between Birmingham and Lancashire takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham to Lancashire. 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 Birmingham and Lancashire. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 7:07 PM which arrives into Lancashire at 10:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Birmingham to Lancashire? 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 Birmingham to Lancashire. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Lancashire station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Birmingham to Lancashire train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Lancashire train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Birmingham to Lancashire train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Birmingham and Lancashire is 155.6 km. The road distance is 193 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 45m.