Cambridge to Lancaster Trains

Cambridge to Lancaster trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cambridge and Lancaster takes 4h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Cambridge 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.

4h 3m

Duration

285 mi

Distance

£133

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Cambridge to Lancaster train times

Trains run hourly between Cambridge and Lancaster. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Lancaster at 8:51 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross and take an average of 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

11:51 PM → 8:28 AM
Arrives next day
8h 37m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

6:12 AM → 9:55 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 10:55 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 11:55 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
9:12 AM → 12:55 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

6:12 AM → 9:55 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 10:55 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 11:55 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
9:12 AM → 12:55 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

6:12 AM → 9:55 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 10:55 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 11:55 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
9:12 AM → 12:55 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

6:12 AM → 9:55 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 10:55 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 11:55 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
9:12 AM → 12:55 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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