Lancaster to Nelson Trains

Lancaster to Nelson trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lancaster and Nelson takes 1h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Lancaster to Nelson. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 49m
Duration: 47 mi
Distance: £21
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Lancaster to Nelson train times

Trains run hourly between Lancaster and Nelson. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lancaster is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Nelson at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

4:59 PM → 6:28 PM
1h 29m • 1 change
5:51 PM → 7:27 PM
1h 35m • 1 change
6:58 PM → 8:28 PM
1h 30m • 1 change
7:40 PM → 9:27 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

10:48 AM → 1:04 PM
2h 16m • 1 change
1:29 PM → 3:04 PM
1h 35m • 1 change
3:29 PM → 5:04 PM
1h 35m • 1 change
5:29 PM → 7:08 PM
1h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

5:51 AM → 7:27 AM
1h 35m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 8:28 AM
1h 28m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 9:27 AM
1h 29m • 1 change
8:59 AM → 10:28 AM
1h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 25, 2026

5:51 AM → 7:27 AM
1h 35m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 8:28 AM
1h 28m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 9:27 AM
1h 29m • 1 change
8:59 AM → 10:28 AM
1h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 26, 2026

5:51 AM → 7:27 AM
1h 35m • 1 change

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