The average train between Newport and Lancaster takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Newport 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 hourly between Newport and Lancaster. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Newport is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Lancaster at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Newport to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Newport station and arriving at Lancaster station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
Newport to Lancaster train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Newport (S Wales) station.
Newport to Lancaster train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Lancaster station.
Book your Newport to Lancaster train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Newport and Lancaster is 273.7 km. The road distance is 319 km.
You can take a train from Newport (S Wales) to Lancaster via Crewe in around 4h 3m.