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Compare bus and train for Bristol to Lancaster
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Lancaster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $57 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $57, while a train costs an average of $140.
Distance: 180 miles (291 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$140 Average price | $57 Average price Cheapest |
3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 29m Average total duration 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bristol to Lancaster
Compare the available ways to get from Bristol to Lancaster, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Lancaster:
A bus is $84 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Lancaster costing on average $140.
Other travel options to Lancaster take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 29m.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Lancaster
How to get from Bristol to Lancaster by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Lancaster is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

6:45 PM 7h15 Bristol 2:00 AM Lancaster $64 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

6:45 PM 7h15 Bristol 2:00 AM Lancaster $64 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

6:45 PM 7h15 Bristol 2:00 AM Lancaster $64 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

7:45 PM 7h15 Bristol 3:00 AM Lancaster $67 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Lancaster:
A bus is $84 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Lancaster costing on average $140.
Other travel options to Lancaster take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 29m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Lancaster as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bristol Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Lancaster station (LAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Lancaster, Bus Station (Damside Street).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales to go to Lancaster by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Lancaster by bus.
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