The average train between Hemel Hempstead and Lancaster takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Hemel Hempstead 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.
Trains run hourly between Hemel Hempstead and Lancaster. The earliest departure is at 2:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Hemel Hempstead is at 9:55 PM which arrives into Lancaster at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Central and take an average of 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hemel Hempstead to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Hemel Hempstead station and arriving at Lancaster station via Milton Keynes Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
Hemel Hempstead to Lancaster train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Hemel Hempstead station.
Hemel Hempstead to Lancaster train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Lancaster station.
Book your Hemel Hempstead to Lancaster train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast and Lumo.
The distance between Hemel Hempstead and Lancaster is 299.7 km. The road distance is 329 km.
You can take a train from Hemel Hempstead to Lancaster via Milton Keynes Central and Crewe in around 3h 42m.