The average train between Shrewsbury and Lancaster takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury and Lancaster. The earliest departure is at 12:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 7:28 PM which arrives into Lancaster at 9:09 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Lancaster station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
Shrewsbury to Lancaster train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Lancaster train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Lancaster station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Lancaster train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Lancaster is 148.6 km. The road distance is 167 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Lancaster via Crewe in around 2h 34m.