Durham to Lancaster Trains

Durham to Lancaster trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Durham and Lancaster takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham 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 38m
Duration: 143 mi
Distance: £63
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
Take the train from Carlisle to Lancastertrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...

3h 6m

£49–100

Durham to Lancaster train times

Trains run hourly between Durham and Lancaster. The earliest departure is at 1:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Lancaster at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

8:26 PM → 6:36 AM
Arrives next day
10h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

1:16 AM → 8:26 AM
7h 10m • 2 changes
6:41 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 10:25 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
7:48 AM → 10:56 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

1:06 AM → 8:26 AM
7h 19m • 2 changes
6:41 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 10:25 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
7:48 AM → 10:56 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

1:06 AM → 8:26 AM
7h 19m • 2 changes
6:41 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 10:25 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
7:48 AM → 10:56 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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