The average train between Lancaster and Eccles takes 1h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Lancaster to Eccles. 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 Eccles. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lancaster is at 10:29 PM which arrives into Eccles at 6:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lancaster to Eccles. However, there are services departing from Lancaster station and arriving at Eccles station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
Lancaster to Eccles train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Lancaster station.
Lancaster to Eccles train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Book your Lancaster to Eccles train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Lancaster and Eccles is 69.7 km. The road distance is 89 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Lancaster to Manchester Oxford Road hourly. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 53 min. Northern Trains Limited also services this route hourly.