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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 prices starting from €13. 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 €13, and a bus costs an average of €18.
Distance: 116 miles (187 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€33 Average price Cheapest | €37 Average price |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration 4h 7m 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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How to get from Birmingham to Lancaster by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Birmingham to Lancaster is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Lancaster:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Birmingham to Lancaster costing on average $23 (€18).
Other travel options to Lancaster take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 0m.
- 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.
- 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 Megabus, FlixBus, National Express to go to Lancaster by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry to go to Lancaster by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express.
- 2 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
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