Lancaster to Manchester train

Cheap train tickets from Lancaster to Manchester

Showing times and prices for Mar 26

Cheapest

10

Average

11

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lancaster to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest
09:45AMLancaster1h02 10:47AMManchester Oxford Road
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101One-way
Cheapest
12:47PMLancaster1h03 01:50PMManchester Oxford Road
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101One-way
10:51AMLancaster0h59 11:50AMManchester Oxford Road
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111One-way
11:51AMLancaster0h59 12:50PMManchester Oxford Road
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111One-way
12:28PMLancaster0h53 01:21PMManchester Oxford Road
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171One-way

Train schedule from Lancaster to Manchester

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday, March 26
09:45AMLancaster1h02 10:47AMManchester Oxford Road
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10:47AMLancaster0h52 11:39AMManchester Oxford Road
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10:51AMLancaster0h59 11:50AMManchester Oxford Road
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11:51AMLancaster0h59 12:50PMManchester Oxford Road
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12:28PMLancaster0h53 01:21PMManchester Oxford Road
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12:47PMLancaster1h03 01:50PMManchester Oxford Road
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Fastest train times from Lancaster to Manchester

Showing times and prices for Mar 26

Fastest Journey

52 m

Average

57 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

76 km

Of the 5 trains that leave Lancaster for Manchester every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
10:47AMLancaster0h52 11:39AMManchester Oxford Road
0 transfers
181One-way
12:28PMLancaster0h53 01:21PMManchester Oxford Road
0 transfers
171One-way
10:51AMLancaster0h59 11:50AMManchester Oxford Road
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111One-way
11:51AMLancaster0h59 12:50PMManchester Oxford Road
0 transfers
111One-way
09:45AMLancaster1h02 10:47AMManchester Oxford Road
0 transfers
101One-way

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Overview: Train from Lancaster to Manchester

distanceDistance47 miles (75 km)
changesDirect trainYes
carriersTrain providersNorthern Rail, Transpennine Express or Avanti West Coast

Trains from Lancaster to Manchester cover the 47 miles (75 km) long route with our travel partners like Northern Rail, Transpennine Express or Avanti West Coast. There are direct train services available. Travelers depart most frequently from Lancaster and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly.

Train providers: Northern Rail (3) from Lancaster to Manchester trains

Travel between Lancaster and Manchester on Northern Rail (3) trains with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

Northern Rail (3)

Northern Trains is one of many publicly owned train operating companies in the United Kingdom. The rail network in the UK has been run by over 20 train companies, but they work together as National Rail with coordinated fares and ticketing. Headquartered in York, Northern operates local and commuter trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day tickets can be purchased for Northern train journeys from Lancaster to Manchester. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.

    Travel Tips: Trains from Lancaster to Manchester

    Travel Tips: Travel by train to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lancaster to Manchester.
    FAQs
    When traveling this route you should expect the distance from Lancaster to Manchester by train to be approximately 47 miles (75 km).

    Omio customers traveling this route depart most frequently from Lancaster   and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly.

    Passengers booking this route most frequently board their trains from Lancaster and need to travel around 3.5 miles (5.6 km) from the city center to get to this train station.

    Passengers arriving in Manchester most often arrive at Manchester Piccadilly and need to travel around 0.6 miles (954 m) from this train station to the city center.

    For the journey from Lancaster to Manchester you can take a train with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express or Avanti West Coast. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services between Lancaster and Manchester on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
    Yes, there are direct trains from Lancaster to Manchester, and you can find a direct train for this route with Northern Rail or Transpennine Express  on Omio. It's worth paying attention to when you buy your train ticket as direct services tend to offer more convenience and save you time getting to your destination.

    Important Stations and Airports for this connection

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    The major railway station for departures from Lancaster is Lancaster. Read all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Lancaster for your journey between Lancaster and Manchester.
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    Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop outside the station rear entrance adjacent to platform 3.
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