The average train between Newbury and Lancaster takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Newbury 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 Newbury and Lancaster. The earliest departure is at 12:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Newbury is at 8:18 PM which arrives into Lancaster at 8:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Newbury to Lancaster? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Newbury to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Newbury station and arriving at Lancaster station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Newbury to Lancaster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Newbury to Lancaster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Lancaster station.
Book your Newbury to Lancaster train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Newbury and Lancaster is 310.4 km. The road distance is 384 km.
You can take a train from Newbury to Lancaster via Reading and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 25m.