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Compare train and bus 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 an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $43, while a bus costs an average of $45.
Distance: 116 miles (187 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$43 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price |
2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Birmingham to Lancaster, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Lancaster:
A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Birmingham to Lancaster costing on average $45.
Other travel options to Lancaster take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 31m.
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:00 PM 4h00 Birmingham 2:00 AM Lancaster $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:00 PM 4h00 Birmingham 2:00 AM Lancaster $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
10:00 PM 4h00 Birmingham 2:00 AM Lancaster $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
11:00 PM 4h00 Birmingham 3:00 AM Lancaster $51 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Lancaster:
A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Birmingham to Lancaster costing on average $45.
Other travel options to Lancaster take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 31m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Lancaster as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Lancaster station (LAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Lancaster, Bus Station (Damside Street).
- Ferries mostly depart from Isle of Man (Steam Packet Company) and arrive in Douglas.
- 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.
- 6 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
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