How to travel from Manchester to Lancaster

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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 €8. 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 €8, and a train costs an average of €2.

Distance: 47 miles (76 km)

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€14

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€13

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1h 29m

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30m

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2h 14m

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1h 44m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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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.

Northern Rail (3)L10897
09:56AM0h54
Deansgate (DGT)
10:50AMLancaster station (LAN)
$171One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National ExpressNX181
01:35AM1h25
Manchester, Coach Station
03:00AMLancaster, Bus Station (Damside Street)
$161One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

TransPennine ExpressC74084
10:24AM0h50
Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
11:14AMLancaster station (LAN)
$241One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Northern Rail (3)L08393
08:56AM1h06
Deansgate (DGT)
10:02AMLancaster station (LAN)
$171One-way
0 transfers
Northern Rail (3)L07639
11:56AM1h07
Deansgate (DGT)
01:03PMLancaster station (LAN)
$191One-way
0 transfers
TransPennine ExpressC74087
11:24AM0h54
Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
12:18PMLancaster station (LAN)
$241One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Lancaster

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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Manchester and Lancaster including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Lancaster is a train with an average price of $3 (€2).

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

A train is $8 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Lancaster costing on average $11 (€8).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Lancaster is by train with an average journey time of 50m.

Other travel options to Lancaster take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 25m.

The distance from Manchester to Lancaster is approximately 47 miles (76 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Lancaster is:
  • Around 8 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Lancaster:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Lancaster, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), Avanti West Coast to go to Lancaster by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus to go to Lancaster by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Manchester to Lancaster with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct trains per day with TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3).
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Lancaster often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Glasgow, Preston. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lancaster and these popular destinations at a great price.
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