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Trip Overview

The average train between Croydon and Lancaster takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Croydon 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.

3h 11m
Duration
242 mi
Distance
£99
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Croydon to Lancaster train times

Trains run hourly between Croydon and Lancaster. The earliest departure is at 1:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Croydon is at 6:53 PM which arrives into Lancaster at 9:56 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 48m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 3m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 1m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 48m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 3m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 1m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 48m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 3m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 1m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 41m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 3m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 3m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast10h 46m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 47m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 46m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 48m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 3m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 1m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 48m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 3m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 1m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 3m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Croydon 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 Croydon to Lancaster.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 242.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 11m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Lancaster hourly. Tickets cost £75–120 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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