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Trip Overview

The average train between Swindon and Lancaster takes 5h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Swindon 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 39m
Duration
212 mi
Distance
£94
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Swindon to Lancaster train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Swindon and Lancaster. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swindon is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Lancaster at 10:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Cheltenham Spa and take an average of 5h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 36m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 12m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 38m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 36m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 12m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 38m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 36m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 12m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 38m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 37m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 37m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 38m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 46m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 51m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 44m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 36m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 12m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 38m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 36m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 12m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 38m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 37m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swindon 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 Swindon to Lancaster.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 211.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Lancaster via Cheltenham Spa and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 49m.

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