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Leicester to Lancaster trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Lancaster takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester to Lancaster. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 48m
Duration
159 mi
Distance
£86
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Sheffield

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  1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain train
  2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
  3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lancastertrain train
3h 39m
£67–124

Leicester to Lancaster train times

Trains run hourly between Leicester and Lancaster. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Lancaster at 6:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Leicester to Lancaster.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 159.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Lancaster, Lancashire, England?

You can take a train from Leicester to Lancaster via Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 39m.

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