Plymouth to Lancaster Trains

Plymouth to Lancaster trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Plymouth and Lancaster takes 6h 22m and the fastest train takes 5h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Plymouth 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.

6h 22m
Duration: 340 mi
Distance: £198
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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6h 21m

£163–239

Plymouth to Lancaster train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Plymouth and Lancaster. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Lancaster at 8:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

1:28 PM → 7:07 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
2:27 PM → 8:09 PM
5h 42m • 1 change
6:27 PM → 11:08 AM
Arrives next day
16h 41m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

9:27 AM → 3:08 PM
5h 41m • 1 change
10:27 AM → 4:08 PM
5h 41m • 1 change
11:27 AM → 5:10 PM
5h 43m • 1 change
12:27 PM → 6:08 PM
5h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

5:25 AM → 11:08 AM
5h 43m • 1 change
6:20 AM → 12:07 PM
5h 47m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 1:08 PM
5h 41m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 2:08 PM
5h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 25, 2026

5:25 AM → 11:08 AM
5h 43m • 1 change
6:20 AM → 12:07 PM
5h 47m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 1:08 PM
5h 41m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 2:08 PM
5h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 26, 2026

5:25 AM → 11:08 AM
5h 43m • 1 change
6:20 AM → 12:07 PM
5h 47m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 1:08 PM
5h 41m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 2:08 PM
5h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 27, 2026

5:25 AM → 11:08 AM
5h 43m • 1 change
6:20 AM → 12:07 PM
5h 47m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 1:08 PM
5h 41m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 2:08 PM
5h 41m • 1 change

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