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Trip Summary
10 trains operate daily from Watford to Lancaster. The train trip from Watford to Lancaster is usually about 3 hours and 14 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Avanti West Coast train can get you there in as little as 2 hours and 40 minutes.
| Distance | 193 mi (311 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 40m |
| Lowest price | $42.14 |
| Trains per day | 4 |
| Most frequent service | West Midlands Railway |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Watford to Lancaster?
2 train services operate from Watford to Lancaster. West Midlands Railway usually has more trains scheduled, with 6 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti West Coast | 4 | 3h 23m | $59.64 |
| West Midlands Railway | 6 | 3h 9m | $55.50 |
Avanti West Coast is one of the primary rail links between London and Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. On any given day, Avanti West Coast operates almost 300 routes and departs hourly from select destinations.
West Midlands Railway train tickets from Watford to Lancaster start from $45, and on average cost . Daily there are 6 West Midlands Railway schedules to Lancaster. West Midlands Railway in Watford leaves from Watford Junction . And in Lancaster trains arrive at Lancaster Train Station .
From Watford to Lancaster train travel on West Midlands Railway takes 3 hours and 9 minutes. If you are looking to get to Lancaster faster, West Midlands Railway offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 40 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Thursday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Watford to Lancaster. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Thursday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Thursday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Watford at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 4:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 10 scheduled trains on most days. 4 of these are direct connections to Lancaster. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Lancaster to Watford.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Watford?
Main departure station: Watford Junction
There is one train station in Watford.
All train stations in Watford:
Watford Junction
Where is the train station in Lancaster?
Main arrival station: Lancaster Train Station
Lancaster has one train station.
All train stations in Lancaster:
Lancaster Train Station
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