- Distance: 51 mi
- Duration: 56 min
The average train between Lancaster and Manchester takes 56 min and the fastest train takes 50 min. There is an hourly train service from Lancaster to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Lancaster and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lancaster is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Manchester at 11:21 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 56 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lancaster station and arriving at Manchester station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 56 min.
Lancaster to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Lancaster station.
Lancaster to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Deansgate station.
Book your Lancaster to Manchester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Lancaster and Manchester is 72.9 km. The road distance is 82 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Lancaster to Deansgate hourly. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 59 min. TransPennine Express also services this route hourly.
