The average train between Kirkby and Lancaster takes 1h 5m and the fastest train takes 57 min. There is a train service every few hours from Kirkby 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 every 2 hours between Kirkby and Lancaster. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kirkby is at 7:48 PM which arrives into Lancaster at 8:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 1h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kirkby to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Kirkby station and arriving at Lancaster station via Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
Kirkby to Lancaster train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane station.
Kirkby to Lancaster train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Lancaster station.
Book your Kirkby to Lancaster train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Kirkby and Lancaster is 63.1 km. The road distance is 76 km.
You can take a train from Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane to Lancaster via Wigan Wallgate and Wigan North Western in around 1h 16m.