Lancaster to Swindon Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Lancaster and Swindon takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Lancaster to Swindon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 52m
Duration: 224 mi
Distance: £98
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Lancaster to Birmingham New Streettrain
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindontrain

6h 5m

£83–135

Lancaster to Swindon train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Lancaster and Swindon. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lancaster is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Swindon at 11:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:59 PM → 11:13 PM
4h 14m • 2 changes
8:59 PM → 7:53 AM
Arrives next day
10h 54m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:00 AM → 11:02 AM
4h 2m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 4m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 2:03 PM
4h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:00 AM → 11:02 AM
4h 2m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 4m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 2:03 PM
4h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:00 AM → 11:02 AM
4h 2m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 4m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 2:03 PM
4h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:00 AM → 11:02 AM
4h 2m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 4m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 2:03 PM
4h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:58 AM → 11:04 AM
4h 6m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 4m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

11:57 AM → 3:59 PM
4h 2m • 2 changes
12:59 PM → 4:59 PM
4h • 2 changes
1:58 PM → 6:01 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
2:58 PM → 7:01 PM
4h 2m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lancaster to Swindon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.