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Trip Summary
16 trains operate daily from Lancaster to Manchester. The train trip from Lancaster to Manchester is usually about one hour and 12 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest TransPennine Express train can get you there in as little as 54 minutes.
Distance | 45 mi (73 km) |
Fastest train | 0h 54m |
Lowest price | £9.11 |
Trains per day | 20 |
Most frequent service | Northern Rail |
Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Lancaster to Manchester
- Avanti West Coast tickets: £25 one-way
- Northern Rail tickets: £9 one-way
- TransPennine Express tickets: £14 one-way
Which train should you take from Lancaster to Manchester?
There are 3 train lines with service from Lancaster to Manchester. Northern Rail is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 11 trains each day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Avanti West Coast | 1 | 1h 30m | £25.14 |
Northern Rail | 11 | 1h 17m | £14.96 |
TransPennine Express | 4 | 0h 58m | £14.47 |
Avanti West Coast is one of the primary rail links between London and Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. On any given day, Avanti West Coast operates almost 300 routes and departs hourly from select destinations.
Northern Rail, branded simply as 'Northern' on its trains, travels to cities such as Manchester, Blackpool, Windermere, Newcastle, and York. Complimentary WiFi is usually available in first- and standard-class carriages, plus an onboard restroom. The newer trains boast extra legroom, and all services have space for luggage at the end of carriages.
TransPennine Express train tickets from Lancaster to Manchester start from £13, and on average cost . Daily there are 4 TransPennine Express schedules to Manchester. TransPennine Express in Lancaster leaves from Lancaster Train Station . And in Manchester trains arrive at Manchester Oxford Rd Station and one other train station.
From Lancaster to Manchester train travel on TransPennine Express takes 0 hours and 58 minutes. If you are looking to get to Manchester faster, TransPennine Express offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 0 hours and 54 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Lancaster to Manchester tend to have the most passengers on Wednesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Wednesday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Wednesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Lancaster at 05:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 15:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 16 scheduled trains on most days. 20 of these are direct connections to Manchester. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Manchester to Lancaster.
City Information
Manchester
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Most recognizable for its world-famous football team, Manchester is a modern, vibrant city with a diverse range of attractions that will appeal to explorers of all kinds. Often referred to as "The Capital of the North," Manchester is also known for being the birthplace of the industrial revolution. Visitors can relive this booming era by taking a trip to the Science and Industry Museum to see how this previously small town changed the world's ideas of industry and manufacturing forever. These days, Manchester is famous for its music and art scene, with it being the birthplace of bands like The Smiths and Oasis.
Art and music-lovers may want to visit Afflecks, a vast and eclectic emporium of all things indie and grunge, to purchase records, artwork, and memorabilia, among many other things. Manchester is also home to 15 parks and gardens, with Fletcher Moss Park and Botanical Gardens among the most popular. This park provides a beautiful setting for picnics and scenic walks, perfect for when you need an escape from the bustling city.
And if you really are only here for Man U, both Old Trafford and Etihad Stadium are stops on our itinerary to visit every premier league stadium in England.
With three large train stations—Piccadilly, Oxford Road, and Victoria—Manchester is easily accessible via rail. National Express and Megabus coaches also allow access from all over the country. In addition, Manchester Airport houses three large terminals, which provide global entry to the city.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Lancaster?
Main departure station: Lancaster Train Station
There is one train station in Lancaster.
All train stations in Lancaster:
Lancaster Train Station
Where is the train station in Manchester?
Main arrival station: Manchester Oxford Rd Station
There are more train stations and stops in Manchester than most cities. Most trains from Lancaster will stop at one (or more) of the 5 following stations in Manchester:
Train stations in Manchester:
Manchester Oxford Rd Station
Manchester Piccadilly Station
Manchester Victoria
Burnage
Mauldeth Rd
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