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Compare bus and train for Manchester to Lancaster
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Lancaster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $5.
Distance: 47 miles (76 km)
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$16 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest |
1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Lancaster
How to get from Manchester to Lancaster by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Lancaster is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
L108979:56 AM0h54Deansgate (DGT)10:50 AMLancaster station (LAN)$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
NX1811:35 AM1h25Manchester, Coach Station3:00 AMLancaster, Bus Station (Damside Street)$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
C7408410:24 AM0h50Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)11:14 AMLancaster station (LAN)$251One-way0 transfers
Other options
L083938:56 AM1h06Deansgate (DGT)10:02 AMLancaster station (LAN)$161One-way0 transfers
C740799:24 AM0h57Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)10:21 AMLancaster station (LAN)$251One-way0 transfers
C740778:24 AM0h54Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)9:18 AMLancaster station (LAN)$251One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Lancaster
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Lancaster:
A bus is $0.36 (€0.29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Lancaster costing on average $16 (€12).
Other travel options to Lancaster take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 41m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Lancaster as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) and arrive in Lancaster station (LAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Airport and arrive in Lancaster, Bus Station (Damside Street).
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus to go to Lancaster by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast to go to Lancaster by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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