The average train between London and Ancaster takes 1h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from London to Ancaster. 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 4 times a day between London and Ancaster. The earliest departure is at 7:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 7:08 PM which arrives into Ancaster at 8:48 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from London to Ancaster. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Ancaster station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
London to Ancaster train services, operated by Hull Trains, depart from King's Cross station.
London to Ancaster train services, operated by Hull Trains, arrive at Ancaster station.
Book your London to Ancaster train tickets online with Hull Trains, East Midlands Railways and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between London and Ancaster is 166.7 km. The road distance is 187 km.
You can take a train from King's Cross to Ancaster via Grantham in around 2h 21m.