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How to get fromGreater Manchester to Lancashireby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Lancashire by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Boltontrain train Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Langhotrain train Manchester Victoria - Clitheroe / ...
    2h 10m
    £12–24

  2. Line 41 bus, bus, line 280 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Grandale Street to Victoria Rail Stationbus bus 41
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wheatley Farmbus bus 280
    3h 22m
    £8–12

  3. Line 37 bus, line 1 bus

    1. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Bolton Interchangebus bus 37 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Arrival Standbus bus 1
    3h 16m

  4. Drive 36.4 mi

    1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Lancashirecar car 36.4 mi
    58 min
    £9–13

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Greater Manchester to Lancashiretaxi taxi 36.4 mi
    58 min
    £80–95

  6. Line 41 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Grandale Street to Victoria Rail Stationbus bus 41
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Langhotrain train Manchester Victoria - Clitheroe / ...
    2h 19m
    £13–23

Greater Manchester to Lancashire by bus and train

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration2h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 31.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Lancashire, England?

You can take a bus from Parkside Road to Langho via Chester Street, Manchester Oxford Road, and Bolton in around 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Horton Road to Railway Station via Piccadilly Gardens, Bolton Interchange, Arrival Stand, and Bus Station in around 3h 16m.

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