The average train between Bristol Temple Meads and Lancaster takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Bristol Temple Meads 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 Bristol Temple Meads and Lancaster. The earliest departure is at 7:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol Temple Meads is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Lancaster at 8:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bristol Temple Meads to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads station and arriving at Lancaster station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Bristol Temple Meads to Lancaster train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol Temple Meads to Lancaster train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Lancaster station.
Book your Bristol Temple Meads to Lancaster train tickets online with Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Bristol Temple Meads and Lancaster is 289.2 km. The road distance is 343 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Lancaster via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 10m.