What is the best way to travel from Lancaster to Manchester?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Trains to Manchester from Lancaster. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 4 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Manchester from Lancaster?
You can reach Manchester with just £6 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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FlixBus1h 50m013:40LancasterUniversity15:30ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from University, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 13:40:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
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National Express1h 20m002:40LancasterCentral Coach Station04:00ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 02:40:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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TransPennine Express0h 59m007:24LancasterCentral Station08:23ManchesterOxford Road Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 07:24:00 to Oxford Road Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 08:23:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 59m
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TransPennine Express0h 54m006:28LancasterCentral Station07:22ManchesterOxford Road Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 06:28:00 to Oxford Road Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 07:22:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 54m
Cheapest Buses Friday
Cheapest Trains Friday
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FlixBus1h 50m013:40LancasterUniversity15:30ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from University, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 13:40:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
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National Express1h 20m002:40LancasterCentral Coach Station04:00ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 02:40:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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TransPennine Express0h 57m006:28LancasterCentral Station07:25ManchesterOxford Road Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 06:28:00 to Oxford Road Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 07:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 57m
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TransPennine Express1h 0m007:23LancasterCentral Station08:23ManchesterOxford Road Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 07:23:00 to Oxford Road Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 08:23:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
Cheapest Trains Saturday
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National Express1h 20m002:40LancasterCable St04:00ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Cable St, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 02:40:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
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FlixBus1h 50m013:40LancasterUniversity15:30ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from University, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 24/02/2025 13:40:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/02/2025 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
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National Express1h 20m002:40LancasterCentral Coach Station04:00ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 24/02/2025 02:40:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/02/2025 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
Cheapest Buses Monday
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National Express1h 20m002:40LancasterCable St04:00ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Cable St, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 02:40:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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TransPennine Express0h 59m007:24LancasterCentral Station08:23ManchesterOxford Road Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 26/02/2025 07:24:00 to Oxford Road Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/02/2025 08:23:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 59m
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TransPennine Express0h 54m006:28LancasterCentral Station07:22ManchesterOxford Road Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 26/02/2025 06:28:00 to Oxford Road Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/02/2025 07:22:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 54m
Cheapest Trains Wednesday
What are the fastest trips from Lancaster to Manchester?
You can get to Manchester from Lancaster in just 0h 54m with a Train from TransPennine Express. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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TransPennine Express0h 54m006:28LancasterCentral Station07:22ManchesterOxford Road Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 06:28:00 to Oxford Road Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 07:22:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 54m
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TransPennine Express0h 59m007:24LancasterCentral Station08:23ManchesterOxford Road Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 07:24:00 to Oxford Road Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 08:23:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 59m
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National Express1h 20m002:40LancasterCentral Coach Station04:00ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 02:40:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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FlixBus1h 50m013:40LancasterUniversity15:30ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from University, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 13:40:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Fastest Trains Friday
Fastest Buses Friday
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TransPennine Express0h 57m006:28LancasterCentral Station07:25ManchesterOxford Road Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 06:28:00 to Oxford Road Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 07:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 57m
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TransPennine Express1h 0m007:23LancasterCentral Station08:23ManchesterOxford Road Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 07:23:00 to Oxford Road Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 08:23:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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National Express1h 20m002:40LancasterCentral Coach Station04:00ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 02:40:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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FlixBus1h 50m013:40LancasterUniversity15:30ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from University, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 13:40:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Fastest Trains Saturday
Fastest Buses Saturday
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National Express1h 20m002:40LancasterCable St04:00ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Cable St, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 02:40:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
Fastest Buses Sunday
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National Express1h 20m002:40LancasterCentral Coach Station04:00ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central Coach Station, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 24/02/2025 02:40:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/02/2025 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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FlixBus1h 50m013:40LancasterUniversity15:30ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from University, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 24/02/2025 13:40:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/02/2025 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Fastest Buses Monday
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National Express1h 20m002:40LancasterCable St04:00ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Cable St, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 02:40:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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TransPennine Express0h 54m006:28LancasterCentral Station07:22ManchesterOxford Road Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 26/02/2025 06:28:00 to Oxford Road Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/02/2025 07:22:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 54m
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TransPennine Express0h 59m007:24LancasterCentral Station08:23ManchesterOxford Road Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Lancaster (United Kingdom) at 26/02/2025 07:24:00 to Oxford Road Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/02/2025 08:23:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 59m
Fastest Trains Wednesday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Lancaster to Manchester
What are the most popular stations in Lancaster and Manchester?
In Lancaster, you will usually depart from University, Central Station or Wennington Train Station, while in Manchester you will be arriving at Piccadilly Train Station, Victoria Station or Shudehill Interchange, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Manchester from Lancaster? With 2 connections between 4 Bus and Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Lancaster and Manchester, you can pay as low as £6 with a Bus from FlixBus.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from TransPennine Express: you will get to Manchester in just 0h 54m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Lancaster and Manchester are TransPennine Express, National Express and FlixBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Lancaster and Manchester is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Morecambe or to Salford, and look at flights from Blackpool Airport, and landing at Liverpool Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Lancaster to Manchester?
The most popular companies between Lancaster and Manchester, are TransPennine Express, National Express and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: National Express and FlixBus
Train companies: TransPennine Express
All you need to know when you travel from Lancaster to Manchester
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Lancaster to Manchester. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Lancaster to Manchester
How can I reach Manchester from Lancaster?
Every day, there are on average 2 connections between Bus and Train, with which you can get to Manchester from Lancaster.
How far is Manchester from Lancaster?
The distance between Lancaster and Manchester is 72.8 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Lancaster and Manchester?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 2 kgs of CO2, a train 3 kgs, a car 12 kgs, and a flight 18 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Lancaster to Manchester?
You can get to Manchester with just £6 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Lancaster to Manchester?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Manchester in just 0h 54m with a Train from TransPennine Express.
More routes to Lancaster and to Manchester
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Lancaster and to Manchester. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
- Trips to Lancaster
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- Hamilton to Lancaster
- Leeds to Lancaster
- Leicester to Lancaster
- Liverpool to Lancaster
- London to Lancaster
- Manchester to Lancaster
- Milton Keynes to Lancaster
- Newcastle upon Tyne to Lancaster
- Northampton to Lancaster
- Nottingham to Lancaster
- Preston to Lancaster
- Stirling to Lancaster
- Wigan to Lancaster
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- Bath to Manchester
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- London Heathrow Airport to Manchester
- London Stansted Airport to Manchester
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- Oxford to Manchester
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- Sheffield to Manchester
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- Warrington to Manchester
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