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The average train between Poole and Lancaster takes 6h 42m and the fastest train takes 5h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Poole 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 42m
Duration
303 mi
Distance
£142
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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7h 9m
£117–184

Poole to Lancaster train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Poole and Lancaster. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 6:07 PM which arrives into Lancaster at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Bournemouth and take an average of 6h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast12h 51m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 14m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 59m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 59m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast6h • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 14m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 59m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 59m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast6h • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 14m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 59m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 59m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast6h • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 42m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 7m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 2m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast6h • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 13m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 13m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 15m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 14m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 59m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 59m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast6h • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Poole 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.

Map of how to get from Poole to Lancaster.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 302.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Poole, England and Lancaster, Lancashire, England?

You can take a train from Poole to Lancaster via Bournemouth and Wolverhampton in around 7h 9m.

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