What is the travel distance from Lancaster to Manchester?

It's about 74 km (46 miles) from Lancaster to Manchester.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Lancaster to Manchester?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Lancaster University Bus Stop, in Lancaster, and end it at Shudehill, in Manchester.

Bus Lancaster to Manchester from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Lancaster to Manchester on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:30pm	Lancaster University Bus Stop	1h 50m	3:20pm	Shudehill	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Lancaster to Manchester on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:40am	Lancaster Bus Station (Night Stand)	1h 20m	4:00am	Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:40am	Lancaster Bus Station (Night Stand)	1h 20m	4:00am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Lancaster University Bus Stop	1h 50m	3:20pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	2:40am	Lancaster Bus Station (Night Stand)	1h 50m	4:30am	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	No tags
Bus	2:40am	Lancaster Bus Station (Night Stand)	1h 50m	4:30am	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	No tags

Next departures for Lancaster to Manchester on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:40am	Lancaster Bus Station (Night Stand)	1h 20m	4:00am	Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:40am	Lancaster Bus Station (Night Stand)	1h 20m	4:00am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Lancaster University Bus Stop	1h 50m	3:20pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	2:40am	Lancaster Bus Station (Night Stand)	1h 50m	4:30am	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	No tags
Bus	2:40am	Lancaster Bus Station (Night Stand)	1h 50m	4:30am	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Lancaster to Manchester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 1 hour, and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1hAverage Duration

73 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$14 - $66	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$10 - $89	Average Duration1h 4m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$14 - $14	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

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Where are the popular stops in Lancaster and Manchester?

Stops in Lancaster

A - Lancaster University Bus Stop

Stops in Manchester

A - Shudehill

B - Coach Station

C - Manchester Airport

D - 56 Great Bridgewater St

E - City of Manchester Stadium

F - Manchester Coach Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Lancaster to Manchester by bus

What is the travel distance from Lancaster to Manchester?
It's about 74 km (46 miles) from Lancaster to Manchester.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Lancaster to Manchester?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Lancaster University Bus Stop, in Lancaster, and end it at Shudehill, in Manchester.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-16

$16

11-17

$15

Today

$14

11-19

$14

11-20

$14

11-21

$13

11-22

$13

11-23

$15

The cheapest trip from Lancaster to Manchester was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $13

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Lancaster to Manchester, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $13 to $26 for a bus ticket from Lancaster to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $13 which is on 2025-11-21.