Derby to Lancaster Trains

Derby to Lancaster trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Derby and Lancaster takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby 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: 122 mi
Distance: £56
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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3h 4m

£47–72

Derby to Lancaster train times

Trains run hourly between Derby and Lancaster. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Lancaster at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:26 PM → 8:09 PM
2h 43m • 1 change
9:47 PM → 11:08 AM
Arrives next day
13h 21m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

2:43 PM → 5:10 PM
2h 27m • 1 change
3:43 PM → 6:08 PM
2h 25m • 1 change
4:43 PM → 7:07 PM
2h 24m • 1 change
5:43 PM → 8:09 PM
2h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:24 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 46m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 11:08 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
9:26 AM → 12:07 PM
2h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:24 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 46m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 11:08 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
9:26 AM → 12:07 PM
2h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:24 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 46m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 11:08 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
9:26 AM → 12:07 PM
2h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:24 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 46m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 11:08 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
9:26 AM → 12:07 PM
2h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

6:24 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 46m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 11:08 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
9:26 AM → 12:07 PM
2h 41m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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