What are the departure and arrival points in Manchester and in Lancaster?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Lancaster: Buses from Manchester to Lancaster most often leave from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Lancaster, Bus Station (Damside Street). Trains most often depart from Manchester at Manchester Piccadilly and arrive in Lancaster at Lancaster.

What companies run services between Manchester and Lancaster?

The following travel companies offer services from Manchester to Lancaster: National Express, FlixBus or Megabus can get you to Lancaster by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Manchester to Lancaster for $9 (€8) on Omio. Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express or Avanti West Coast can take you to Lancaster by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Northern Rail (3) from Manchester to Lancaster for $7 (€6).

Is it possible to travel directly from Manchester to Lancaster?

Yes, there are direct routes from Manchester to Lancaster with the following travel companies: You can check for a direct bus to Lancaster with Megabus with 1 direct bus per day. You can check for a direct train to Lancaster with Northern Rail (3) or TransPennine Express with 5 direct trains per day. Direct services to Lancaster 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 trip.

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Travel Information from Manchester to Lancaster

Distance	47 miles (75 km)
Available travel modes	Bus or train
Ticket price range	$7 - $9
Cheapest mode	Train • $7 (€6) • 49 min
Fastest mode	Train • $7 (€6) • 49 min
Popular travel companies	National Express or Northern Rail (3)

Take a bus or train to travel 47 miles (75 km) to Lancaster from Manchester. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are National Express or Northern Rail (3) among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Manchester to Lancaster.

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from Manchester to Lancaster

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

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

Y02356

08:56AM1h06

Deansgate (DGT)

10:02AMLancaster station (LAN)

$201One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

NX181

01:35AM1h25

Manchester, Coach Station

03:00AMLancaster, Damside Street

$161One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

C26820

08:24AM0h54

Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)

09:18AMLancaster station (LAN)

$261One-way

0 transfers

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Y02151 · Y05743

09:39AM1h11

Deansgate (DGT)

10:50AMLancaster station (LAN)

$201One-way

1 transfer

C27294

09:24AM0h57

Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)

10:21AMLancaster station (LAN)

$261One-way

0 transfers

Y04134 · Y05743

09:43AM1h07

Manchester Victoria (MCV)

10:50AMLancaster station (LAN)

$401One-way

1 transfer

01:50PM1h50

Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

03:40PMLancaster, University

$161One-way

0 transfers

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All travel companies: Bus from Manchester to Lancaster

Travel on National Express, FlixBus and Northern Rail (3) travel to Lancaster from Manchester at great prices. Omio finds you travel times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance travel company operating over 550 travel per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates travel services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express travel have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most travel come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your travel from Manchester to Lancaster, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Northern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom operating trains from Manchester to Lancaster. It operates a wide range of services, from express trains to local services, and offers a variety of ticket types. Express trains are the fastest services, with journey times of up to two hours. Local services are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Northern Rail also offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and a range of refreshments. The most popular routes for Northern Rail are between major cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.

FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Lancaster

FAQs: Travel to Lancaster 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 Manchester to Lancaster.

There are 2 travel options from Manchester to Lancaster. You can take a bus or train.

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Lancaster is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $7 (€6) compared to other travel options to Lancaster:

A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this journey with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Lancaster costing on average $9 (€8).

The fastest way to get to Lancaster from Manchester is by train with an average travel time of 49 min.

Other travel options to Lancaster take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 1 h 25 min of travel time.

Lancaster is approximately 47 miles (75 km) away from Manchester.

The average frequency per day from Manchester to Lancaster is:

1 bus per day.
7 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and 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 from Manchester to Lancaster:

Buses from Manchester to Lancaster most often leave from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Lancaster, Bus Station (Damside Street).
Trains most often depart from Manchester at Manchester Piccadilly and arrive in Lancaster at Lancaster.

The following travel companies offer services from Manchester to Lancaster:

National Express, FlixBus or Megabus can get you to Lancaster by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Manchester to Lancaster for $9 (€8) on Omio.
Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express or Avanti West Coast can take you to Lancaster by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Northern Rail (3) from Manchester to Lancaster for $7 (€6).

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

You can check for a direct bus to Lancaster with Megabus with 1 direct bus per day.
You can check for a direct train to Lancaster with Northern Rail (3) or TransPennine Express with 5 direct trains per day.

Direct services to Lancaster 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 trip.

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

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