There are 3 ways to get from Manchester to Lancaster University by train, bus, or car
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Manchester to Lancaster University by train, foot, and bus
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The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Lancaster University is to bus which costs £6 - £10 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Lancaster University is to drive which takes 59 min and costs £12 - £18.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Underpass. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Lancaster University. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Lancaster via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
The distance between Manchester and Lancaster University is 56 miles. The road distance is 50.8 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Lancaster University without a car is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs £18 - £35.
It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Manchester to Lancaster University, including transfers.
Manchester to Lancaster University bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Lancaster University train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Lancaster University is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs £18 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £10 and takes 1h 48m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Lancaster University, England?
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Lancaster hourly. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 57 min. TransPennine Express also services this route hourly. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Underpass 5 times a day. Tickets cost £6–10 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Underpass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Manchester to Lancaster University bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Underpass station.
Manchester to Lancaster University train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Lancaster station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Lancaster University is 51 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Manchester to Lancaster University.
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