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How to travel from Lancaster to Birmingham

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Travel Information between Lancaster and Birmingham

distanceDistance115 miles (186 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus or train
priceTicket price range$14 - $17
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $14 (€12) • 2 h 6 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $14 (€12) • 2 h 6 min
carriersPopular travel companiesMegabus or Avanti West Coast

Travel 115 miles (186 km) by bus or train to Birmingham from Lancaster. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Megabus or Avanti West Coast among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Lancaster to Birmingham.

Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Lancaster to Birmingham

Train
Bus
Cheapest price 12Cheapest 15
Average price 38 37Cheapest
Average duration2h 6m3h 45m
Direct Options
First departure1:58 AM1:40 AM
Last departure9:07 PM11:00 PM
No. of daily departures51
Companies
  • Avanti West Coast
  • Cross Country
  • Megabus
  • FlixBus
  • National Express

Travel options
from Lancaster to Birmingham

How to get from Lancaster to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

The best way to travel from Lancaster to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
01:40PM4h20
Lancaster
06:00PMBirmingham
$231One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
01:40PM4h20
Lancaster
06:00PMBirmingham
$231One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
National Express
02:40AM3h45
Lancaster
06:25AMBirmingham
$471One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Megabus
02:25PM4h10
Lancaster
06:35PMBirmingham
$281One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
05:20PM11h25
Lancaster
04:45AMBirmingham
$621One-way
0 transfers

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Travel from Lancaster to Birmingham on National Express and FlixBus travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

National Express is the leading travel company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 travel a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express travel are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most travel are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Lancaster - Birmingham travel: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

    FAQs: Travel from Lancaster to Birmingham

    FAQs: Travel to Birmingham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lancaster to Birmingham.
    FAQs

    There are 2 ways to get from Lancaster to Birmingham: bus or train.

    The cheapest way to travel between Lancaster and Birmingham is a train with an average price of $14 (€12).

    This is compared to other travel options from Lancaster to Birmingham:

    Taking a train costs $3 (€3) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $17 (€15).

    The fastest way to get to Birmingham from Lancaster is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 6 min.

    Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:

    Bus takes 3 h 45 min on average.

    The Lancaster to Birmingham distance is around 115 miles (186 km).

    The average frequency per day from Lancaster to Birmingham is:

    • 1 bus a day.
    • 5 trains per day.

    However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Birmingham from Lancaster as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

    These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Lancaster to Birmingham:

    • Most travelers board their bus from Lancaster, Bus Station (Damside Street) and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
    • Most travelers board their train from Lancaster and arrive in Birmingham New Street.

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Lancaster to Birmingham:

    • You can travel by bus to Birmingham from Lancaster with Megabus, FlixBus or National Express, and you can find FlixBus Lancaster to Birmingham tickets for $17 (€15) on Omio.
    • You can travel to Birmingham from Lancaster by train with Avanti West Coast or CrossCountry. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $14 (€12) with Avanti West Coast from Lancaster to Birmingham.

    Yes, there are direct routes from Lancaster to Birmingham with the following travel companies:

    • You can find 1 direct bus per day to take to Birmingham with.
    • You can find 3 direct trains per day to Birmingham with.

    Direct services to Birmingham tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

    Looking to extend your trip from Lancaster to Birmingham? Many Omio customers who go from Lancaster to Birmingham usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Manchester, Paris, Edinburgh or Liverpool. If you're looking to explore London, Manchester, Paris, Edinburgh or Liverpool from Birmingham, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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