Swindon to Lancaster Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Swindon and Lancaster takes 5h 46m 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 46m
Duration: 212 mi
Distance: £94
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Lancastertrain

4h 49m

£77–126

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 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

2:30 PM → 7:06 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
3:30 PM → 8:09 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes
4:30 PM → 9:09 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes
9:32 PM → 8:07 AM
Arrives next day
10h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:32 AM → 11:08 AM
4h 36m • 2 changes
7:54 AM → 12:07 PM
4h 12m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 1:08 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 2:08 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:32 AM → 11:08 AM
4h 36m • 2 changes
7:54 AM → 12:07 PM
4h 12m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 1:08 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 2:08 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:32 AM → 11:08 AM
4h 36m • 2 changes
7:54 AM → 12:07 PM
4h 12m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 1:08 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 2:08 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:32 AM → 11:08 AM
4h 36m • 2 changes
7:54 AM → 12:07 PM
4h 12m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 1:08 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 2:08 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:30 AM → 12:07 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 1:07 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 2:08 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
10:31 AM → 3:07 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:21 AM → 2:07 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
10:17 AM → 3:08 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
11:24 AM → 4:08 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
12:18 PM → 5:10 PM
4h 52m • 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.