There are 7 ways to get from Lancaster University to Trafford Centre by bus, train, tram, taxi or car
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Recommended option
Bus, line 100 bus • 2 h 38 min
$22 - $30
Cheapest option
Line 41 bus, line 125 bus, line 2 bus • 4 h 23 min
$14 - $21
5 alternative options
Bus, train, line 2 tram, line 250 bus • 2 h 59 min
$29 - $73
Bus, train • 3 h
$25 - $60
Train, line 132 bus • 3 h 14 min
$22 - $55
Taxi • 51 min
$180 - $230
Drive • 51 min
$10 - $16
What companies run services between Lancaster University, England and Trafford Centre, England?
You can take a bus from Lancaster University to Trafford Centre via Lancaster University, University Underpass (LANCASTER University Underpass) and Shudehill Interchange in around 2 h 38 min.

- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@firstgroup.com
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Lancaster to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $23 - $35
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
- Advance Single
- $11 - $17
- Off-Peak Day Single
- $19 - $29
- Anytime Day Single
- $23 - $35
Train from Lancaster to Wigan North Western
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16 - $23
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
- Advance Single
- $9 - $13
- Off-Peak Day Single
- $15 - $23
- Anytime Day Single
- $16 - $23

- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Lancaster to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 4 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19 - $28
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Lancaster to Wigan North Western
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $13 - $20
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Wigan North Western to Bolton
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4 - $6
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk

- Phone
- 0344 556 5650
- Website
- virgintrains.co.uk
Train from Lancaster to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 6 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35 - $60
- Website
- virgintrains.co.uk
- Advanced Single
- $23 - $35
- Anytime Day Single
- $35 - $60
Train from Lancaster to Wigan North Western
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26 - $45
- Website
- virgintrains.co.uk
- Advanced Single
- $17 - $26
- Anytime Day Single
- $26 - $45

- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- customerservices@metrolink.co.uk
- Website
- metrolink.co.uk
Tram from Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) to Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink)
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3 - $5
- Schedules at
- metrolink.co.uk

- Phone
- 0871 266 3333
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Lancaster University, University Underpass (LANCASTER University Underpass) to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19 - $26
- Book at
- uk.megabus.com

- Phone
- +44 (0)1224 650100
- Website
- firstgroup.com
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to intu Trafford Centre Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3 - $4
- Schedules at
- First
Bus from Farnworth, Market St/Farnworth Town Ctr (Off License) to intu Trafford Centre Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3 - $4
- Schedules at
- First

- customer.services@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Lancaster University, University Underpass (LANCASTER University Underpass) to Lancaster City Centre, Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2 - $4
- Schedules at
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Lancaster University, Sports Centre to Preston City Centre, Bus Station (PRESTON Bus Station Stand 40)
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 8 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4 - $6
- Schedules at
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Preston City Centre, Bus Station (PRESTON Bus Station Stand 69) to Black Horse St/Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4 - $7
- Schedules at
- stagecoachbus.com

- Phone
- 0161 273 3377
- manchester.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Trafford Bar, Chester Road/Trafford Bar to intu Trafford Centre Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Schedules at
- stagecoachbus.com

- Phone
- 0121 322 2222
- comments@diamondbuses.com
- Website
- diamondbuses.com
Bus from Wigan, King St/Wallgate (Waverleys) to intu Trafford Centre Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 5 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7
- Schedules at
- diamondbuses.com
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $180 - $230
New City Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1772 824000
- Website
- newcityviptaxis.com
Ace Ringway Taxis Ltd
- Phone
- +44 1772 200200
- Website
- ace-ringwaytaxis.co.uk
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Lancaster University to Trafford Centre?
The distance between Lancaster University and Trafford Centre is 67 km. The road distance is 79 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Lancaster University to Trafford Centre?
The cheapest way to get from Lancaster University to Trafford Centre is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 51 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Lancaster University to Trafford Centre?
The quickest way to get from Lancaster University to Trafford Centre is to taxi which takes 51 min and costs £130 - £160.
Is there a direct bus between Lancaster University and Trafford Centre?
No, there is no direct bus from Lancaster University to Trafford Centre. However, there are services departing from Lancaster University, University Underpass (LANCASTER University Underpass) and arriving at intu Trafford Centre Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 h 38 min.
How long does it take to get from Lancaster University to Trafford Centre?
It takes approximately 2 h 38 min to get from Lancaster University to Trafford Centre, including transfers.