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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Lytham St Annes
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Lytham St Annes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 12m. 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 $6, and a train costs an average of $6.
Distance: 37 miles (60 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$8 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 51m Average total duration 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Lytham St Annes:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Lytham St Annes costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Lytham St Annes take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 21m.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Lytham St Annes
How to get from Manchester to Lytham St Annes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Lytham St Annes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus4:00 PM1h25Manchester, Shudehill Interchange5:25 PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station$71One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus4:00 PM1h25Manchester, Shudehill Interchange5:25 PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station$71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G89045 · P247449:56 AM1h16Deansgate (DGT)11:12 AMAnsdell & Fairhaven (AFV)$351One-way1 transfer
Other options
G89045 · P247449:53 AM1h22Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)11:15 AMSt Annes-on-the-Sea (SAS)$151One-way1 transfer
G89047 · P2474910:53 AM1h22Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)12:15 PMSt Annes-on-the-Sea (SAS)$171One-way1 transfer
G89062 · P247408:53 AM1h22Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)10:15 AMSt Annes-on-the-Sea (SAS)$281One-way1 transfer
NX1217:00 AM1h20Manchester, Coach Station8:20 AMBlackpool, Central Coach Station$101One-way0 transfers
NX1218:30 PM1h20Manchester, Coach Station9:50 PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station$101One-way0 transfers
NX1215:20 PM1h20Manchester, Coach Station6:40 PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station$101One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Lytham St Annes:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Lytham St Annes costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Lytham St Annes take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 21m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Lytham St Annes as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Deansgate (DGT) and arrive in St Annes-on-the-Sea (SAS).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Blackpool, Central Coach Station.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Northern Trains Limited to go to Lytham St Annes by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Lytham St Annes by bus.
- 6 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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