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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 $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 50m. 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 $24, while a bus costs an average of $49.
Distance: 116 miles (187 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$24 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price |
2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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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 bus is $6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Lancaster costing on average $48.
Other travel options to Lancaster take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 38m.
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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.
NX18111:00 PM4h00Birmingham, Coach Station3:00 AMLancaster, Bus Station (Damside Street)$401One-way0 transfers
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NX18111:00 PM4h00Birmingham, Coach Station3:00 AMLancaster, Bus Station (Damside Street)$401One-way0 transfers
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NX18111:00 PM4h00Birmingham, Coach Station3:00 AMLancaster, Bus Station (Damside Street)$401One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Lancaster:
A train is $24 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Birmingham to Lancaster costing on average $49.
Other travel options to Lancaster take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
- Around 6 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 Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry to go to Lancaster by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Lancaster by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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