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Trains from Peterborough (PBO) to Lancaster (LAN)

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42

train journeys
per day

146

miles (236 kms)

3hrs 33 mins

fastest journey

03:23 / 01:14

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

9

operators run

11

routes

Trains from Peterborough (PBO) to Lancaster (LAN)

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On a typical weekday there are 42 scheduled rail journeys between Peterborough and Lancaster , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 42 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Peterborough to Lancaster is approximately 146 miles (236 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 23 mins.

First TransPennine Express, Northern Rail, Thameslink, West Midlands Trains, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Peterborough and Lancaster.

There are 11 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Peterborough to Lancaster. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 33 mins.

Journeys from Peterborough to Lancaster Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    03:23
    5 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    08:28
    Peterborough
    Lancaster
    Peterborough to Lancaster
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:24
    4 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    09:55
    Peterborough
    Lancaster
    Peterborough to Lancaster
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:10
    3 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    10:08
    Peterborough
    Lancaster
    Peterborough to Lancaster
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:00
    3 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    10:55
    Peterborough
    Lancaster
    Peterborough to Lancaster
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:26
    3 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    11:14
    Peterborough
    Lancaster
    Peterborough to Lancaster
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:49
    4 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    11:55
    Peterborough
    Lancaster
    Peterborough to Lancaster
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:18
    3 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    12:05
    Peterborough
    Lancaster
    Peterborough to Lancaster
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:46
    4 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    12:55
    Peterborough
    Lancaster
    Peterborough to Lancaster
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:51
    4 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    13:03
    Peterborough
    Lancaster
    Peterborough to Lancaster
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:54
    4 hrs 14 mins 1 change
    13:08
    Peterborough
    Lancaster
    Peterborough to Lancaster
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:18
    3 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    13:14
    Peterborough
    Lancaster
    Peterborough to Lancaster
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:50
    4 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    13:55
    Peterborough
    Lancaster
    Peterborough to Lancaster
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:53
    4 hrs 10 mins 2 changes
    14:03
    Peterborough
    Lancaster
    Peterborough to Lancaster
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:54
    4 hrs 14 mins 1 change
    14:08
    Peterborough
    Lancaster
    Peterborough to Lancaster
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:18
    3 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    14:11
    Peterborough
    Lancaster
    Peterborough to Lancaster
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:50
    4 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    14:55
    Peterborough
    Lancaster
    Peterborough to Lancaster
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:46
    3 hrs 32 mins 2 changes
    15:18
    Peterborough
    Lancaster
    Peterborough to Lancaster
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:50
    4 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    15:55
    Peterborough
    Lancaster
    Peterborough to Lancaster
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:54
    4 hrs 13 mins 1 change
    16:07
    Peterborough
    Lancaster
    Peterborough to Lancaster
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:18
    3 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    16:10
    Peterborough
    Lancaster
    Peterborough to Lancaster

About Peterborough Station

Station name Peterborough (PBO)
Address Peterborough station, Station Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1QL
Managed by GR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 20:00
Saturday 06:00 - 20:00
Sunday 08:00 - 20:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

About Lancaster Station

Station name Lancaster (LAN)
Address Lancaster station, Meeting House Lane, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 5NW
Managed by VT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:15 - 19:45
Saturday 05:15 - 19:45
Sunday 09:30 - 20:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Peterborough and Lancaster

The travel time between Peterborough and Lancaster by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 23 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 33 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Peterborough and Lancaster vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 42 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 03:23, and the last train of the day leaves at 01:14.

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Amenities on trains between Peterborough and Lancaster can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Peterborough & Lancaster. owever, there are 42 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, Northern Rail, Thameslink, West Midlands Trains, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Peterborough and Lancaster.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Peterborough and Lancaster, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.