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Compare bus and train for Birmingham to Lancaster
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Lancaster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $22, and a bus costs an average of $37.
Distance: 116 miles (187 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$33 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Birmingham to Lancaster:
A train is $14 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Birmingham to Lancaster costing on average $47 (€38).
Other travel options to Lancaster take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 8m.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Lancaster
How to get from Birmingham to Lancaster by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Lancaster is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- W3321711:07 AM2h01Birmingham New Street (BHM)1:08 PMLancaster station (LAN)$241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- W3321711:07 AM2h01Birmingham New Street (BHM)1:08 PMLancaster station (LAN)$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- W3321711:07 AM2h01Birmingham New Street (BHM)1:08 PMLancaster station (LAN)$241One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W333579:07 AM2h02Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:09 AMLancaster station (LAN)$241One-way0 transfers
- W3318610:07 AM2h02Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:09 PMLancaster station (LAN)$331One-way0 transfers
- W33134+
C317218:45 AM2h11Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:56 AMLancaster station (LAN)$801One-way1 transfer
NX18111:00 PM4h00Birmingham, Coach Station3:00 AMLancaster, Bus Station (Damside Street)$441One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Lancaster:
A train is $14 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Birmingham to Lancaster costing on average $47 (€38).
Other travel options to Lancaster take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 8m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Lancaster as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Lancaster, Bus Station (Damside Street).
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Lancaster station (LAN).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Lancaster by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry to go to Lancaster by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
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