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Trip Overview

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.

1h 36m
Duration
65 mi
Distance
£26
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Chester to Lancaster train times

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 11:22 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.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 36m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast1h 14m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast1h 15m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast1h 35m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast1h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast1h 14m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast1h 15m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast1h 35m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast1h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast1h 15m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast1h 30m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast1h 15m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast1h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast1h 29m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast1h 19m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast1h 20m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast1h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast1h 15m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast1h 15m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast1h 35m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast1h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast1h 15m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast1h 15m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast1h 35m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast1h 15m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester 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.

Map of how to get from Chester to Lancaster.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 65.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 36m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Lancaster, Lancashire, England?

You can take a train from Chester to Lancaster via Warrington Bank Quay in around 1h 32m.

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