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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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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€14 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest |
1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
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NX181Fastest
C74084Other options
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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.

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).
Other travel options to Lancaster take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 25m.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 5 direct trains per day with TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3).
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus.
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