The average train between Lancaster and Cannock takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Lancaster to Cannock. 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 Lancaster and Cannock. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lancaster is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Cannock at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lancaster to Cannock. However, there are services departing from Lancaster station and arriving at Cannock station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Lancaster to Cannock train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Lancaster station.
Lancaster to Cannock train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Rugeley Trent Valley station.
Book your Lancaster to Cannock train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Lancaster and Cannock is 159.2 km. The road distance is 181 km.
You can take a train from Lancaster to Cannock via Crewe and Rugeley Trent Valley in around 2h 50m.