Bournemouth to Lancaster Trains

Bournemouth to Lancaster trains

Travel from

Search accommodation with Expedia

Trip Overview

The average train between Bournemouth and Lancaster takes 6h 3m and the fastest train takes 5h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Bournemouth 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.

6h 3m
Duration: 297 mi
Distance: £165
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

best

Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Lancastertrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...

£135–207

Bournemouth to Lancaster train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Bournemouth and Lancaster. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Lancaster at 8:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

7:45 PM → 11:08 AM
Arrives next day
15h 23m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

9:40 AM → 3:08 PM
5h 28m • 1 change
10:40 AM → 4:08 PM
5h 28m • 1 change
11:40 AM → 5:10 PM
5h 30m • 1 change
12:40 PM → 6:08 PM
5h 28m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

6:30 AM → 12:07 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 1:08 PM
5h 38m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 2:08 PM
5h 28m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 3:08 PM
5h 23m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

6:30 AM → 12:07 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 1:08 PM
5h 38m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 2:08 PM
5h 28m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 3:08 PM
5h 23m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

6:30 AM → 12:07 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 1:08 PM
5h 38m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 2:08 PM
5h 28m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 3:08 PM
5h 23m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

6:30 AM → 12:07 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 1:08 PM
5h 38m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 2:08 PM
5h 28m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 3:08 PM
5h 23m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bournemouth 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.