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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Lancaster | Deansgate | Cheapest | ||||
 | Train | Lancaster | Manchester Oxford Road | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Lancaster | Manchester Oxford Road | No tags | ||||
| Train | Lancaster | Deansgate | No tags | ||||
| Train | Lancaster | Manchester Oxford Road | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Lancaster to Manchester
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 £8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Lancaster to Manchester by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Lancaster to Manchester?
The cheapest train tickets from Lancaster to Manchester start from £5. The average price for this train route is around £18. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Lancaster to Manchester?
The average train journey time from Lancaster to Manchester is 1h 4m, covering a distance of 52 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 50m and is operated by Transpennine Express.
Which train operators serve the Lancaster to Manchester route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 35 trains available per day, including services from Northern, Transpennine Express.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Lancaster to Manchester?
The earliest train from Lancaster to Manchester departs at 07:23. And the latest train departs at 23:06.
Which is the best train operator from Lancaster to Manchester?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Northern, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 26 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Lancaster to Manchester?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transpennine Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Lancaster to Manchester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Northern, with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Lancaster to Manchester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Lancaster to Manchester was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of £5To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Lancaster to Manchester as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £5 to £45 for a train ticket from Lancaster to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £5, which is on 2025-12-17.
Usually Transpennine 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.
