The average train between Chester and Lancaster takes 1h 36m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. There is an hourly train service from Chester 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 Chester and Lancaster. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Lancaster at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Lancaster station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
Chester to Lancaster train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Lancaster train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Lancaster station.
Book your Chester to Lancaster train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Chester and Lancaster is 95.4 km. The road distance is 105 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Lancaster via Warrington Bank Quay in around 1h 32m.
