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Trains from Watford Junction to Lancaster (LAN)

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28

train journeys
per day

193

miles (311 kms)

3hrs 2 mins

fastest journey

00:03 / 00:12

first / last train

7

direct trains

4

operators run

8

routes

Trains from Watford Junction to Lancaster (LAN)

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On a typical weekday there are 28 scheduled rail journeys between Watford Junction and Lancaster , with 7 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 21 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Watford Junction to Lancaster is approximately 193 miles (311 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 18 mins.

Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Watford Junction and Lancaster.

There are 8 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Watford Junction to Lancaster. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 2 mins.

Journeys from Watford Junction to Lancaster Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    00:03
    8 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    08:08
    Watford Junction
    Lancaster
    Watford Junction to Lancaster
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:48
    2 hrs 40 mins Direct
    08:28
    Watford Junction
    Lancaster
    Watford Junction to Lancaster
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:31
    3 hrs 37 mins Direct
    10:08
    Watford Junction
    Lancaster
    Watford Junction to Lancaster
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:54
    3 hrs 1 min 1 change
    09:55
    Watford Junction
    Lancaster
    Watford Junction to Lancaster
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:01
    3 hrs 20 mins 1 change
    10:21
    Watford Junction
    Lancaster
    Watford Junction to Lancaster
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:48
    3 hrs 7 mins 1 change
    10:55
    Watford Junction
    Lancaster
    Watford Junction to Lancaster
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:46
    3 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    11:55
    Watford Junction
    Lancaster
    Watford Junction to Lancaster
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:31
    3 hrs 37 mins Direct
    13:08
    Watford Junction
    Lancaster
    Watford Junction to Lancaster
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:46
    3 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    12:55
    Watford Junction
    Lancaster
    Watford Junction to Lancaster
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:31
    3 hrs 37 mins Direct
    14:08
    Watford Junction
    Lancaster
    Watford Junction to Lancaster
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:45
    3 hrs 10 mins 1 change
    13:55
    Watford Junction
    Lancaster
    Watford Junction to Lancaster
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:45
    3 hrs 10 mins 1 change
    14:55
    Watford Junction
    Lancaster
    Watford Junction to Lancaster
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:31
    3 hrs 36 mins Direct
    16:07
    Watford Junction
    Lancaster
    Watford Junction to Lancaster
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:45
    3 hrs 10 mins 1 change
    15:55
    Watford Junction
    Lancaster
    Watford Junction to Lancaster
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:31
    3 hrs 36 mins Direct
    17:07
    Watford Junction
    Lancaster
    Watford Junction to Lancaster
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:45
    3 hrs 11 mins 1 change
    16:56
    Watford Junction
    Lancaster
    Watford Junction to Lancaster
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:31
    3 hrs 37 mins Direct
    18:08
    Watford Junction
    Lancaster
    Watford Junction to Lancaster
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:45
    3 hrs 11 mins 1 change
    17:56
    Watford Junction
    Lancaster
    Watford Junction to Lancaster
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:45
    3 hrs 10 mins 1 change
    18:55
    Watford Junction
    Lancaster
    Watford Junction to Lancaster
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:45
    3 hrs 11 mins 1 change
    19:56
    Watford Junction
    Lancaster
    Watford Junction to Lancaster

About Watford Junction Station

Station name Watford Junction (WFJ)
Address Watford Junction station, Station Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 1EU
Managed by LN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:30 - 23:00
Saturday 05:30 - 23:00
Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
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 Watford Junction and Lancaster

The travel time between Watford Junction and Lancaster by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 18 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 2 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Watford Junction and Lancaster vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 28 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:03, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:12.

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

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Yes! There are usually around 7 direct services per day from Watford Junction to Lancaster

Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Watford Junction and Lancaster.

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