Bus Tickets from Manchester to Lancaster

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Next departures for Manchester to Lancaster on October 11
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
National Express
Coach Station
Lancaster Bus Station (Night Stand)CheapestFastest
National Express
Coach Station
Lancaster Bus Station (Night Stand)No tags
Flixbus
Shudehill
Lancaster University Bus StopNo tags
National Express
Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)
Lancaster Bus Station (Night Stand)No tags
National Express
Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)
Lancaster Bus Station (Night Stand)No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Manchester to Lancaster

Bus
Average PriceUS$10 - US$28Average Duration1h 45m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$7 - US$62Average Duration1h 1m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
Carpool
Average PriceUS$16 - US$16Average Duration2h 10m
3kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Manchester to Lancaster

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Lancaster. The journey takes about 1 hour 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
1h 45mAverage Duration
US$10Cheapest ticket
2kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Manchester to Lancaster: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$14
Average Bus Trip Duration1h 45m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure12:45am
Distance84 km
Latest bus departure10:25pm

Manchester to Lancaster Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Manchester to Lancaster. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

Bus service from Manchester to Lancaster will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Lancaster from Manchester, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Manchester - Lancaster

  1. How far is Manchester from Lancaster?

    The distance between Manchester and Lancaster is approximately 74 km (46 miles).

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

    Buses departing from Shudehill in Manchester will take you to Lancaster University Bus Stop in Lancaster.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
10-08
US$8
10-09
US$11
Today
US$11
10-11
US$10
10-12
US$11
10-13
US$10
10-14
US$6
10-15
US$6
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Manchester to Lancaster was searched and found on Oct 14, 2025 with a price of US$6

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

You can expect to pay from US$6 to US$33 for a bus ticket from Manchester to Lancaster based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$6 which is on 2025-10-14.

Usually FlixBus, National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Manchester and Lancaster!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Manchester to Lancaster, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Manchester to Lancaster.

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Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

What's the cheapest way to go from Manchester to Lancaster?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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