The average train between Canterbury and Lancaster takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury 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 hourly between Canterbury and Lancaster. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Lancaster at 8:51 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Lancaster station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
Canterbury to Lancaster train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Lancaster train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Lancaster station.
Book your Canterbury to Lancaster train tickets online with Southeastern and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Canterbury and Lancaster is 403.8 km. The road distance is 481 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Lancaster via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 3h 59m.