The average train between Lancaster and Sowerby Bridge takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Lancaster to Sowerby Bridge. 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 Sowerby Bridge. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lancaster is at 9:27 PM which arrives into Sowerby Bridge at 12:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lancaster to Sowerby Bridge. However, there are services departing from Lancaster station and arriving at Sowerby Bridge station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
Lancaster to Sowerby Bridge train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Lancaster station.
Lancaster to Sowerby Bridge train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Hebden Bridge station.
Book your Lancaster to Sowerby Bridge train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Lancaster and Sowerby Bridge is 69.4 km. The road distance is 98 km.
You can take a train from Lancaster to Sowerby Bridge via Preston and Hebden Bridge in around 2h 17m.