The average train between Paignton and Lancaster takes 6h 45m and the fastest train takes 5h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Paignton 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 Paignton and Lancaster. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Lancaster at 8:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 6h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Paignton station and arriving at Lancaster station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
Paignton to Lancaster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Paignton to Lancaster train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Lancaster station.
Book your Paignton to Lancaster train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Paignton and Lancaster is 404.9 km. The road distance is 509 km.
You can take a train from Paignton to Lancaster via Newton Abbot and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 38m.