How far is Lancaster from Birmingham by coach?

The journey from Birmingham to Lancaster by coach covers an approximate distance of 115 miles (185 km).

Is there a way to reach Lancaster from Birmingham without a car?

You can reach Lancaster from Birmingham by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Birmingham to Lancaster from £13 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Birmingham to Lancaster on 15 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	23:00	Coach Station	4h	03:00	Lancaster Bus Station (Night Stand)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	23:00	Coach Station	4h	03:00	Lancaster Bus Station (Night Stand)	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Lancaster on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:40	Great Charles Street Queensway	4h 15m	17:55	Lancaster University Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	23:00	Coach Station	4h	03:00	Lancaster Bus Station (Night Stand)	Fastest
Bus	23:00	Coach Station	4h	03:00	Lancaster Bus Station (Night Stand)	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Lancaster on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:40	Great Charles Street Queensway	4h 15m	17:55	Lancaster University Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	23:00	Coach Station	4h	03:00	Lancaster Bus Station (Night Stand)	Fastest
Bus	23:00	Coach Station	4h	03:00	Lancaster Bus Station (Night Stand)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 19:14 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Birmingham to Lancaster

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Lancaster. The journey takes about 2 hours 1 minute and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10train per day

2h 1mAverage duration

115 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£16 - £43	Average duration4h 15m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£17 - £168	Average duration2h 1m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£14 - £14	Average duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,314 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

National Express

4/529,711 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Megabus UK

3.5/54,270 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

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Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Lancaster?

Stops in Birmingham

A - Coach Station

B - Birmingham Airport

C - Bearwood

D - 67 Colmore Row

E - A457

F - Aston University

Stops in Lancaster

A - Lancaster University Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Birmingham to Lancaster

How far is Lancaster from Birmingham by coach?
The journey from Birmingham to Lancaster by coach covers an approximate distance of 115 miles (185 km).
Is there a way to reach Lancaster from Birmingham without a car?
You can reach Lancaster from Birmingham by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

13/11

£16

14/11

£36

Today

£36

16/11

£29

17/11

£23

18/11

£14

19/11

£13

20/11

No data

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Lancaster was searched and found on 19 Nov 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 Birmingham to Lancaster as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £13 to £38 for a bus ticket from Birmingham to Lancaster based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £13, which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually 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.