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Compare bus, train, and flight for Glasgow to Lancaster
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Lancaster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 136 miles (220 km)
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$47 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Lancaster:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Lancaster costing on average $47 (€39).
A bus is $216 (€177) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Lancaster costing on average $257 (€210).
Other travel options to Lancaster take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 38m.
Flight takes on average 5h 45m.
Travel optionsfrom Glasgow to Lancaster
How to get from Glasgow to Lancaster by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Lancaster is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:00 PM3h45Glasgow1:45 AMLancaster$391One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
10:00 PM3h45Glasgow1:45 AMLancaster$391One-way0 transfers
Fastest
10:00 PM3h45Glasgow1:45 AMLancaster$391One-way0 transfers
Other options
11:00 PM3h45Glasgow2:45 AMLancaster$431One-way0 transfers
10:35 AM4h17Glasgow2:52 PMLancaster$651One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Lancaster:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Lancaster costing on average $47 (€39).
A bus is $216 (€177) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Lancaster costing on average $257 (€210).
Other travel options to Lancaster take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 38m.
Flight takes on average 5h 45m.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Lancaster as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Lancaster station (LAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Lancaster, Bus Station (Damside Street).
- Ferries mostly depart from Larne Port and arrive in Douglas.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Lancaster by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express to go to Lancaster by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
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