Southampton to Lancaster Trains

Southampton to Lancaster trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Lancaster takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton 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.

5h 24m
Duration: 268 mi
Distance: £151
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Lancastertrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...

5h 30m

£125–186

Southampton to Lancaster train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Southampton and Lancaster. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Lancaster at 8:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

1:15 PM → 6:08 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
2:15 PM → 7:06 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
3:15 PM → 8:09 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
4:15 PM → 9:09 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:07 AM
4h 52m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 11:08 AM
4h 52m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 12:07 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 1:08 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:07 AM
4h 52m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 11:08 AM
4h 52m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 12:07 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 1:08 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:07 AM
4h 52m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 11:08 AM
4h 52m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 12:07 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 1:08 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:07 AM
4h 52m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 11:08 AM
4h 52m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 12:07 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 1:07 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
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