Exeter to Lancaster Trains

Exeter to Lancaster trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Lancaster takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter 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.

5h 24m
Duration: 288 mi
Distance: £159
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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5h 22m

£131–200

Exeter to Lancaster train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Exeter and Lancaster. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Lancaster at 8:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:08 AM
4h 43m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 12:07 PM
4h 47m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 1:08 PM
4h 41m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 2:08 PM
4h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:08 AM
4h 43m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 12:07 PM
4h 47m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 1:08 PM
4h 41m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 2:08 PM
4h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:08 AM
4h 43m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 12:07 PM
4h 47m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 1:08 PM
4h 41m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 2:08 PM
4h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

6:27 AM → 11:08 AM
4h 41m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 12:07 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 1:07 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 2:08 PM
4h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

10:27 AM → 3:08 PM
4h 41m • 1 change
11:27 AM → 4:08 PM
4h 41m • 1 change
12:27 PM → 5:10 PM
4h 43m • 1 change
1:27 PM → 6:08 PM
4h 41m • 1 change
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