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Science and Industry Museum
Major museum on Manchester’s industrial heritage, science, engineering, and transport, set on the historic Liverpool Road site.

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Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
53m
Average duration
1h 4m
Trains per day
13
Distance
73 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lancaster to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $6.
Distance: 47 miles (76 km)
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$21 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest |
1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lancaster to Manchester:
A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lancaster to Manchester costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 38m.
The table below shows live departures for Lancaster to Manchester trains for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W84897 | On time 8:28 AM Lancaster station (LAN) | 0h54 | 9:22 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84897+ G89831 | On time 8:28 AM Lancaster station (LAN) | 1h11 | 9:39 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1 transfer | |
G89882 | On time 8:48 AM Lancaster station (LAN) | 1h03 | 9:51 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84898 | On time 9:29 AM Lancaster station (LAN) | 0h53 | 10:22 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84914+ P28808 | On time 3:28 PM Lancaster station (LAN) | 1h23 | 4:51 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
G89893 | On time 3:50 PM Lancaster station (LAN) | 1h02 | 4:52 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84919 | On time 4:29 PM Lancaster station (LAN) | 0h53 | 5:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89873 | On time 4:49 PM Lancaster station (LAN) | 1h03 | 5:52 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84921 | On time 5:28 PM Lancaster station (LAN) | 0h54 | 6:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89895 | On time 5:51 PM Lancaster station (LAN) | 1h01 | 6:52 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84925 | On time 6:27 PM Lancaster station (LAN) | 0h55 | 7:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84889+ G89834 | On time 6:36 PM Lancaster station (LAN) | 1h33 | 8:09 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 1 transfer | |
W33654+ G89834 | On time 6:58 PM Lancaster station (LAN) | 1h11 | 8:09 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Lancaster to Manchester run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:22, the last at 23:26. The fastest train covers the 47 miles (76 km) distance in 52m.
Distance 47 miles (76 km) |
Average train duration 1h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 52m |
First train 4:22 AM |
Last train 11:26 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
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Best time to book 21 days |
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Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester -> St Peter's Square, Manchester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lancaster to Manchester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lancaster to Manchester trains use the Lancaster to Manchester Airport station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Piccadilly. Use this guide to compare Lancaster and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Lancaster is 2 km from Lancaster city centre. Public transport options include:
Lancaster has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Lancaster.
Ticket office support is available at Lancaster. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lancaster: Parking, WC.
Available at Lancaster: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lancaster: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform Lifts to All Platforms, accessible via taking the right hand entrance to the over bridge from the ticket office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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