The average train between Loughborough and Lancaster takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Loughborough 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Loughborough and Lancaster. The earliest departure is at 12:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Loughborough is at 8:51 PM which arrives into Lancaster at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Derby and take an average of 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Loughborough to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Loughborough station and arriving at Lancaster station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
Loughborough to Lancaster train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Loughborough to Lancaster train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Lancaster station.
Book your Loughborough to Lancaster train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Loughborough and Lancaster is 177.5 km. The road distance is 223 km.
You can take a train from Loughborough (Leics) to Lancaster via Derby and Crewe in around 4h 13m.