Cardiff to Lancaster Trains

Cardiff to Lancaster trains

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The average train between Cardiff and Lancaster takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff 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 38m
Duration: 210 mi
Distance: £84
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
Take the train from Crewe to Lancastertrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...

4h 17m

£71–114

Cardiff to Lancaster train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Lancaster. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Lancaster at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

6:46 AM → 11:08 AM
4h 22m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 12:07 PM
4h 14m • 1 change
8:55 AM → 1:08 PM
4h 13m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 2:08 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

4:35 AM → 8:51 AM
4h 16m • 1 change
5:49 AM → 9:55 AM
4h 6m • 1 change
6:43 AM → 10:55 AM
4h 12m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:55 AM
4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:44 AM → 12:39 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 1:54 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
10:44 AM → 2:53 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
11:40 AM → 3:56 PM
4h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:07 AM
4h 34m • 1 change
5:48 AM → 10:07 AM
4h 19m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 11:08 AM
4h 22m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 12:07 PM
4h 14m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff 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.

Cardiff to Lancaster trains

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Cardiff to Lancaster train times

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

6:46 AM → 11:08 AM

7:53 AM → 12:07 PM

8:55 AM → 1:08 PM

9:53 AM → 2:08 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

4:35 AM → 8:51 AM

5:49 AM → 9:55 AM

6:43 AM → 10:55 AM

7:53 AM → 11:55 AM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:44 AM → 12:39 PM

9:45 AM → 1:54 PM

10:44 AM → 2:53 PM

11:40 AM → 3:56 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:07 AM

5:48 AM → 10:07 AM

6:46 AM → 11:08 AM

7:53 AM → 12:07 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Lancaster, Lancashire, England?

Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe

Cardiff to Lancaster trains

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Trip Overview

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Cardiff to Lancaster train times

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

6:46 AM → 11:08 AM

7:53 AM → 12:07 PM

8:55 AM → 1:08 PM

9:53 AM → 2:08 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

4:35 AM → 8:51 AM

5:49 AM → 9:55 AM

6:43 AM → 10:55 AM

7:53 AM → 11:55 AM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:44 AM → 12:39 PM

9:45 AM → 1:54 PM

10:44 AM → 2:53 PM

11:40 AM → 3:56 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:07 AM

5:48 AM → 10:07 AM

6:46 AM → 11:08 AM

7:53 AM → 12:07 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Lancaster, Lancashire, England?

Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe

Train trips from Cardiff

Train trips to Lancaster

Alternative transport options