The average train between Wellingborough and Lancaster takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Wellingborough 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 Wellingborough and Lancaster. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Wellingborough is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Lancaster at 8:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Kettering and take an average of 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Wellingborough to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Wellingborough station and arriving at Lancaster station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
Wellingborough to Lancaster train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Wellingborough to Lancaster train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Lancaster station.
Book your Wellingborough to Lancaster train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Wellingborough and Lancaster is 239.3 km. The road distance is 297 km.
You can take a train from Wellingborough to Lancaster via Kettering, Leicester, Nuneaton, and Crewe in around 4h 59m.